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The Seventh Circuit has reversed a lower court’s decision to dismiss a lawsuit against Federal Insurance Company and a health insurance technology company for unauthorized robocalls soliciting the sale of health insurance. The court emphasized that the complaint, which alleged the two companies were vicariously liable for the calls, pled sufficient detail to move forward.…
Continue Reading Robocalling Suit Against Insurer Survives and Illustrates Proper Application of Federal Pleading Standards

Not surprisingly, COVID-19 business interruption insurance disputes dominated media headlines for most of 2020. Nonetheless, there were a number of other insurance rulings that will undoubtedly shape the coverage landscape. Policyholders enjoyed a number of significant wins including significant victories related to COVID-19 business interruption cases. The start of a new year gives us an…

On May 26, 2020, a California Court of Appeals (4th District) issued its decision in Mosley et al. v. Pacific Specialty Ins. Co.  The case arose in the context of a marijuana-growing tenant who rerouted a home’s electrical system and caused an electrical fire.  The issue was whether the homeowner’s policy covered the loss.  The trial court granted the insurer’s motion for summary judgment and, in a divided decision, the Court of Appeals reversed in part.
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Continue Reading California Appellate Court Holds “Minimal Causal Connection” Satisfies Causation Requirement in All Risk Policies

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is proud to announce that associate Latosha Ellis is running for Secretary of the Women’s Bar Association of DC! We strongly support Latosha’s campaign and encourage you to vote for your favorite candidate via the email ballot circulated to all current members in good standing. If you did not receive a ballot or need to check your membership status, contact admin@wbadc.org. Polls close on April 10th so cast your votes today!
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Continue Reading Vote for Insurance Recovery Associate Latosha Ellis for Secretary of the Women’s Bar Association of DC!

Recent reports of another social engineering scam, this time at a North Carolina public school system, demonstrates why public entities and companies, alike, need to regularly review their cyber vulnerabilities and potential exposures and ensure that their cyber insurance is properly tailored for their specific risks.
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Continue Reading Public School System’s $2.5 Million Email Scam Underscores the Need for Regular Policy Reviews

Hunton Andrews Kurth insurance recovery partner, Lorie Masters, received a top “Band 1” ranking by Chambers and Partners in the Insurance: Policyholder category for the District of Columbia, and a “Band 2” ranking in the Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder – USA – Nationwide category.
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Continue Reading Hunton Insurance Recovery Lawyers Ranked by Chambers as Top Insurance Practitioners

Hunton Andrews Kurth has selected Latosha Ellis, an associate in the firm’s Insurance Coverage practice, for the 2019 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Pathfinder Program. Pathfinder is a national yearlong program that trains diverse, high performing, early-career attorneys in critical career development strategies, including foundational leadership and building professional networks.
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Continue Reading Latosha Ellis Selected for 2019 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Pathfinder Program