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Author Archives: Gregory Johnson
Auto Claims & Self Insured Retentions (“SIR”): Does the SIR Constitute “Insurance” ?
By Greg Johnson. The determination of whether a self-insured retention (SIR) constitutes “insurance” within the meaning of an “other insurance” clause of another policy generally depends on the particular circumstances presented. See, e.g., Champlain Cas. Co. v. Agency Rent-A-Car, Inc., … Continue reading
Posted in ADCF Policy, BAP, CGL, Coverage, PAP
Tagged Auto Insurance, Gregory J. Johnson, Insurance Law, Rental Car, Self Insured Retention, Vehicle insurance
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Insurance: Economic & Intangible Losses (Lost Profits, Idle Time, Increased Overhead, Liquidated Damages, Diminution in Value & Suppressed Rentals, Etc.
Faulty workmanship can produce several different types of injuries in addition to the typical claim involving physical injury to other property. Faulty or defective work can cause, and contractors may be confronted with claims alleging, numerous types of economic and … Continue reading
Commercial Auto: Owner of Semi-Trailer not Vicariously Liable for Negligent Operation of Semi-Truck.
What definition of “motor vehicle” applies when determining whether the Minnesota motor vehicle vicarious liability law applies? The Minnesota Court of Appeals addressed the issue in late 2009. By 2005, only eleven states imposed vicarious liability on the owner of … Continue reading
Posted in BAP, Coverage
Tagged Graves Amendment, Gregory J. Johnson, Insurance Law, Motor vehicle, Semi-Trailer, Vicarious liability
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Commercial & Personal Auto: Vicarious Liability not Limited to Negligent Operation of Vehicle
By Greg Johnson. Every once in a while, while putting together a blog post on a particular issue, I run across a case that doesn’t fit into the post I am putting together, but is nonetheless interesting. Here’s an oldie, … Continue reading
Posted in BAP, Coverage, PAP
Tagged Gregory J. Johnson, Insurance Law, Vicarious liability
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Commercial & Personal Auto: Permissive Use, Omnibus Coverage & Split Liability Limits
I often receive questions regarding the “rules” which apply to accidents involving rental vehicles, loaner vehicles, leased vehicles, demos, spot-delivered vehicles, etc. I thought I’d take some time to update some of my seminar materials and provide an update. … Continue reading
CGL Coverage:”Your Work” Exclusion Comes Full Circle — Deletion of Subcontractor Exception
By Greg Johnson. It’s back to square one for some residential contractors. In Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Co. v. Wollak Construction, Inc., Civ. File No. 10-350 (RHK/LIB) (D. Minn. 10/15/2010), the federal district court, applying Minnesota law, held that the “your … Continue reading
Howard on Missing The “Buss”: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Refuses to Recognize Insurers’ Right to Recover Defense Costs Expended With Respect to Non-Covered Claims
Howard on Missing The “Buss”: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Refuses to Recognize Insurers’ Right to Recover Defense Costs Expended With Respect to Non-Covered Claims.
Liability Insurance: The Risks of Denying a Duty to Defend
By Greg Johnson. Deciding whether to defend the insured in a third-party lawsuit (which generally involves a comparison between the allegations of the complaint and the policy), can be simple, complex or somewhere in between. Regardless, insurers should always factor in the potential risks … Continue reading
Reducing Defense Costs: “High-Low Coverage Agreements”
I was dusting off some old seminar materials and ran across an article I had written back in 1995 regarding the use of high-low coverage agreements. In light of the economy and insurer’s efforts to save costs, the article is perhaps even … Continue reading
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Tagged Defense Fees, Gregory J. Johnson, High-Low Agreements, Insurance, Insurance Law
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CGL Coverage: Latent Defects and Continuous, Progressive or Recurring Damages (Allocation of Liability)
By Greg Johnson. Which CGL policy (or policies) will apply in a property damage claim involving continuing, progressive or recurring damages? Whether the underlying claim is one of environmental liability, asbestos, construction defect or products liability, claims involving damages which extend … Continue reading
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