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Every decision we've filed under Insurance.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that an insurance policy did not cover water damage caused by a leak lasting over one month. The court held that the policy's plain language excluded all losses from leaks occurring over a period of weeks, months, or years.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court dismissal of bad faith claims against an insurer. The court held the insurer had a reasonable basis to contest coverage for asbestos-related claims.
The Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by Timothy Hall regarding a district court order that granted defendants motions to dismiss and compelled arbitration. The court held that the order was not a final judgment or an appealable interlocutory order, leaving the appellate court without jurisdiction.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that an insurance company had no duty to defend or indemnify homeowners against a liability claim arising from a social host incident. The appellate court found no reversible error in the lower court's grant of summary judgment.
The Seventh Circuit affirmed a dismissal of a fraud insurance claim where the Office of the Special Deputy Receiver sought coverage for losses caused by hackers who compromised a chief financial officer's email account. The court held that the policy's exclusion for fraudulent instructions sent via electronic mail applied because the emails were sent to the Office, regardless of the sender's identity.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a homeowner's insurance dispute after she accepted an appraisal award without challenging it. The court held that the plaintiff's acceptance of the award and failure to contest it barred her subsequent claims for breach of contract and tort.
The Seventh Circuit affirmed a district court grant of summary judgment in a dispute over a failed telecommunications subcontracting arrangement. The court held that no enforceable contract existed and that the plaintiff failed to prove reliance or unjust enrichment under Indiana law.
The Fifth Circuit reversed a district court ruling that excluded dental services from Louisiana's Preferred Provider Organization Act. The court held that dentists qualify as healthcare providers under the statute and remanded the case for further proceedings on remaining claims.
The Eleventh Circuit dismissed an appeal by an insurance company seeking to intervene in a civil trafficking lawsuit. The court held that the insurer waited too long to file its motion, rendering the request untimely under federal rules.
The Eleventh Circuit certified questions of Georgia and Florida law to determine whether liability insurance policies cover costs incurred by pharmacies in opioid epidemic litigation.