Engaged by plaintiff counsel to opine on suitability, coverage availability, and premium range of Employment Practices Liability for a home services company. Dispute involved former CEO who failed to procure coverage, then sued her employer after termination for cause. House Ninja v. Burkholder, Case No.: 1:2023cv01079 United States District Court ... Read More
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Nov2025
Engaged by policyholder counsel to review and opine on Insurance Bad Faith claims handling for a Homeowners policy wind/hail loss. Carrier’s inspection report created contradictions in stating “No storm damage” but attached pictures citing “Storm damage caused by Hail”. Case required analyzing hail data to determine the probable date of ... Read More
November 3, 2025burld
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Nov2025
Engaged by policyholder counsel to analyze Insurance Bad Faith claims handling for a hailstorm loss under a Homeowners policy. Dispute involved carrier reticence to understand when resulting water damage had occurred. Olson v. Esurance, Civil Action No. 2024-CV-30899 In Adams County District Court State of Colorado. Attorney Johnny Williams, Morgan ... Read More
November 3, 2025burld
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Jul2025
Learn what is an insurance expert witness and their critical role in litigation. Discover how insurance expert witnesses provide specialized testimony on coverage disputes, bad faith claims, and industry standards.
July 31, 2025burld
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Sep2024
Engaged by plaintiff’s counsel to review allegations of bad faith claims handling for a total loss collision. The insurance carrier agreed to pay the loss then changed positions. Attorney Eric Bensamochan, The Bensamochan Law Firm Inc. (818) 574-5740, Steel v. Essentia, Case No. 22STCV03754 Superior Court of the State of ... Read More
September 1, 2024burld
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Jul2024
Engaged by plaintiff’s counsel to evaluate carrier’s investigation and claims handling conduct following a building collapse loss. Case included issues of potential vacancy and severely underinsured building values despite agent’s inspection, Replacement Cost calculations, and notice from the underwriter of valuation concerns. Attorney Jordyn Cartmell, Mansell & Engel (405) 876-4150. ... Read More
July 3, 2024burld
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Jul2024
Engaged by plaintiff counsel to review and analyze Insurance Bad Faith allegations regarding an automobile accident that resulted in major bodily injuries. Insurance carrier was insurer for both parties involved in the accident. Settlement offer for plaintiff was deemed woefully inadequate and untimely. Clark Seegmiller, Richard Harris Law Firm (702)444-4444, ... Read More
July 1, 2024burld
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Jul2024
Engaged by plaintiff’s counsel as a consulting expert to review case documents and render a rebuttal report regarding a building collapse that was the result of sources hidden from view and unknown to plaintiff. Defendant denied claim causing the dispute at hand. Attorney Jordyn Cartmell, Mansell & Engel (405) 232-4100. ... Read More
July 1, 2024burld
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Jun2024
Engaged by defense counsel of three carriers to evaluate allegations of bad faith claims handling under a large property coverage tower. Coverage provided by the three carriers would not attach until hail damage to Lubbock public schools exceeded $50,000,000. The sheer size of the hailstorm required a great deal of ... Read More
June 3, 2024burld
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Jun2024
Engaged by policyholder counsel to provide analysis of water loss versus flood perils after a fire hydrant was damaged during snow removal, causing extensive water damage to two houses. Dispute resulted after carrier erroneously denied the water damage claims citing the flood exclusion. Attorneys Tom Brennan (775) 247-1998 and Sean ... Read More
June 2, 2024burld