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Tag Archives: Gregory J. Johnson
Auto Coverage: Minnesota No-Fault Act Does not Apply to Out-of-State Insurers?
By Greg Johnson, Esq. In Founders Insurance Company v. Yates, A15-1174 (Minn. Ct. App. Feb. 29, 2016), the Minnesota Court of Appeals recently held that an auto insurer that is not licensed to write motor vehicle insurance in Minnesota (“out-of-state … Continue reading
The Liability Insurer’s “Hidden” Duty to Defend– the Obligation to Pay for its Insured’s Affirmative Claims.
By Greg Johnson. The typical liability insurance policy requires the insurer to “defend” the insured (i.e., dealership) if it is sued by a third-party on a claim covered by the policy. Often, the “defense” feature of a liability policy is … Continue reading
Posted in ADCF Policy, Auto Dealer, CGL, Coverage, Duty to Defend
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Auto Coverage: Are Household (Family Member) Step-Down Exclusions Void Under Minnesota Law?
By Greg Johnson. A 2014 decision of the South Carolina Supreme Court decision invalidating a household (a/k/a “family” or “intra-family”) “step-down” (a/k/a “drop-down”) to a personal auto policy caused me to dust off my research from over a decade ago … Continue reading
Auto Dealers Entitled to Money Distribution in Auto Parts Antitrust MDL Case
By Greg Johnson. On November 19, 2015, U.S. District Judge Marianne O. Battani of the Eastern District of Michigan issued an Order Granting Final Approval of an initial, partial settlement of $59 million to auto dealers in the multi-district (MDL) … Continue reading
Posted in Auto Dealer
Tagged Auto Dealers Operations, Auto Dealerships, Gregory J. Johnson
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Insured’s Investigation and Overhead Expenses Not Covered by Policy
Every once in awhile a policyholder asks whether the costs it incurred in addressing a third-party property damage claim, such as inspection costs, personnel costs, overhead costs and attorneys’ fees are covered by its Commercial General Liability (“CGL”) policy. Unless the costs qualify … Continue reading
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
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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
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