Engaged by plaintiff counsel to review and analyze Insurance Bad Faith denial of Crime Insurance claims involving credit card theft by several contract employees acting on behalf of plaintiff’s client. Client requested restitution from plaintiff who in turn requested payment from the insurance carrier. Attorneys Alex Sugzda (212) 584-1812, Keith McKenna (212) 584-1830, Cohn Ziffer Frenchman & McKenna, TTEC Holdings, Inc. v. Great American Insurance Company, Case No. 1:23-cv-01454 District Court, Arapahoe County Colorado.
Category: Insurance Bad Faith
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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 California for the County of Los Angeles
September 1, 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, O’Bringer v Progressive, No.: 2:23-cv-00100-RFB-EJY United States District Court Clark County Nevada
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. LDG v. Western World, Case No.: 6:23-CV0121-TC-RES United States District Court for the District of Kansas.
July 1, 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 Rose (775) 777-7777, Rose Law Firm. Mize & Welch v. CSAA General Insurance Company, Case No. CV24-01170 In The Second Judicial District Court of The State of Nevada In and For the County of Washoe.
June 2, 2024burld
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Jun2024
Retained by policyholder counsel to opine on carrier claims handling custom and practice. Dispute arose from inordinately long carrier delays during claim investigation. Claim involved a roof collapse from heavy snowstorms at insured’s vacation home, and subsequent carrier failures to make realistic damage estimates and attempt to effectuate a good faith effort at settlement. Attorneys Tom Brennan (775) 247-1998 and Sean Rose (775) 777-7777, Rose Law Firm. Gavish v. State Farm, Case No. 4:24-cv-00041-AMA in United States District Court, District of Utah Central Division
June 1, 2024burld
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May2024
Engaged by counsel defending a Surplus Lines Brokers against allegations of improper procurement of a Warehouseman’s Legal Liability (bailee’s) policy. The Surplus Lines Broker had placed the coverage requested by the agent. Dispute arose following carrier claim denial for a fire loss to Business Personal Property stored at a third-party warehouse. The claim investigation revealed the warehouse owner had no ‘legal liability’, thus no coverage and the claim was denied. Attorney Joseph Campo, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP (213) 680-5072. Rotax v. Sullivan Case No. 20STCV10768 | C/W 21STCV20307, Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles.
May 30, 2024burld
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Apr2024
Engaged by plaintiff’s counsel to analyze allegations of Commercial Auto Insurance Bad Faith claims regarding a multiple fatality motor vehicle accident, including interaction with Hired/Nonowned autos coverage and Workers Compensation. Plaintiffs were the survivors of one of the deceased. Attorney Jeff Richter, Cesar Ornelas Law, PLLC (210) 957-2103. Villareal v. Independence TX LLC, Cause No. 23-03-1083 IN THE 143rd Judicial District Loving County, Texas.
April 1, 2024burld
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Mar2024
Engaged by carrier’s defense counsel as a consulting expert to analyze issues of alleged Uninsured Motorist Insurance Bad Faith claim handling. Dispute arose over whether injuries claimed under Uninsured Motorist coverage were due to prior injuries. Attorney Kelsie Sullivan, Richards & Connor PLLP (918) 585-2394. Nix v. American Mercury Insurance, Case No. CJ-2023-3056 In The District Court of Oklahoma County State of Oklahoma.
March 31, 2024burld
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Mar2024
Engaged by carrier’s defense counsel to evaluate homeowners coverage issues and address allegations of insurance bad faith claims handling. Dispute resulted after a carrier’s denial of a total fire loss to a dwelling (including rental income) insured under a homeowners policy but occupied by a tenant. Attorney Zane Wilson, CSG, Inc. (907) 452-1855. Baumgartner v. UMIALIK Insurance Company, Case No. 4FA-22-01509 CI In the Superior Court for the State of Alaska Fourth Judicial District at Fairbanks.
March 30, 2024burld