The Intersection Among Torts, Science, Corporate Law, Insurance & Bankruptcy
"Direct actions" allow an injured plaintiff to file a lawsuit directly against the insurer for a defendant. Direct actions are not allowed in many jurisdictions, but some do permit direct claims. When a direct action remedy is available, the FDIC is using it in bank failure cases. Kevin LaCroix has the story in a recent post at The D & O Diary.
It's most interesting and encouraging to see Professor Jay Feinman publish a new paper that frankly addresses the pressures exerted on insurance law by economic stakeholders. More specifically, Profes
“Protection gaps” are one of the results of the failure of state regulation of most forms of insurance. The gap problem – as it exists for property insurance – will be discussed in detail at an upcomi
Settlement Approved for Avery Case Regarding Auto Repairs and Allegedly Misrepresentations as to Cam
With trial court approval of a settlement, the parties are close to reaching the end of the long and winding road of the Avery case. It’s about 20 years old and a fascinating case’ class claim appro