In insurance coverage disputes, the only proper entity to bring suit against it is company underwriting subject insurance policy.

Philadelphia - Headquarters
Insurance Services – Coverage & Bad Faith Litigation
The plaintiffs sued Federal Insurance Company, Chubb INA Holdings, Inc. and Chubb Group Holdings, Inc. for denying business interruption coverage, even though Federal Insurance Company was the sole underwriter of the plaintiffs’ policy. Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, Janu
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Right to adequate medical care under 42 USC § 1983 is clearly established constitutional right when need is “obvious,” even if jail officer allows nurse to examine and nurse finds no serious medical need.

Cleveland
Public Entity & Civil Rights Litigation
Employment Law
A detainee complained of knee pain and was visibly displaying difficulty standing. The jail officer had a nurse examine the detainee, and the nurse found no serious need for medical care. Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, Janu
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Out-of-possession contractor who creates condition that causes physical injury to third party may be liable to third party even though landowner was aware of condition and previously accepted contractor’s work.

Philadelphia - Headquarters
Premises & Retail Liability
In this Commonwealth Court level wrongful death case, the trial court granted motions for summary judgment filed by the defendant architect, contractor and subcontractor. Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, Janu
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Due Process Clause of 14th Amendment does not require municipalities provide pre-termination hearing where employee’s position is eliminated following good faith government reorganization.

Philadelphia - Headquarters
Public Entity & Civil Rights Litigation
The plaintiff was chief of police from 2006 until the Township eliminated the department in 2016. In March 2016, the supervisors passed a resolution and enacted an ordinance eliminating the department. Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, Janu
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