JD Supra

Defining Occurrence – When Policy Definitions Do Not Apply To All Coverages

On September 8, 2020 the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued its decision in Port Consolidated, Inc. v. International Insurance Company of Hannover, PLC, 2020 WL 5372281 ...
JD Supra

New York Court: Undefined Word “Occurrence” in a Deductible Provision Must be Construed by the Finder of Fact

Many property policies expressly define the term “occurrence” to encompass a series of similar and related events. Last month, however, in Rokeach v. Hanover Ins. Co., 2015 WL 2400097, U.S. Dist.
The National Law Review

Is Faulty Workmanship an “Occurrence” Under a CGL Policy?

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...
Forbes

Larry Silverstein's $3.5B Definition

An overflow crowd gathered at the normally sleepy Second Circuit Court of Appeals to hear an extended argument on the meaning of the word "occurrence." Interest in the question was intensified by the ...
Law

Defining 'Occurrence' in Insurance Can Have Major Impact in Recovery

“Occurrence” in an insurance policy is a fickle word. Sometimes it means only one. Sometimes it means many. Moreover courts may treat the meaning of “occurrence” differently depending on whether it is ...
The National Law Review

Ohio Supreme Court: Faulty Work by a Subcontractor is not an “Occurrence” Requiring Coverage Under a Commercial General Liability Insurance Policy

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