Insurance
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Relatives/occupants of home owned by named insured are not members of insured's "household" under homeowner's insurance policy.
In State Farm Fire and Cas. Co. v. Martinez, 2008 WL 3189608 (Ill.App. 1 Dist.), the Illinois Appellate Court held that the occupants of a home, and owners of a dog which bit a child, were not … more
Alert Category: Illinois
Alert Type: Insurance
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“Known Loss” Not Covered By Policy, Even If Insurer’s Error In Producing Copy Of Policy Was Treated As Modifying Endorsement’s Effective Date:
In a case successfully presented to the United States Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit by Bullaro & Carton, P.C. on behalf of Erie Insurance Exchange, the 7th Circuit upheld the rule that an … more
Alert Category: Federal (Seventh Circuit)
Alert Type: Insurance
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Insurer Prejudice Is Not Required To Assert Late Notice Defense:
In the recent decision of Country Mutual Insurance Company v. Livorsi Marine, Inc., 222 Ill.2d 303 (2006), the Illinois Supreme Court held that an insurer is not required to show that it was … more
Alert Category: Illinois
Alert Type: Insurance
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Self-insured employers have a duty to inform:
The Indiana Supreme Court recently held that a self-insured employer who furnishes its vehicle for use by an employee has a duty to inform its employee of the limits of the employer’s statutory … more
Alert Category: Indiana
Alert Type: Insurance