“Silent Cyber” Threat to Insurers & Policyholders Alike

A problematic situation has arisen in property coverage: Silent Cyber.  Imagine a policyholder (whether it be a business or homeowner) suffers a cyber-loss (accidental...

Supreme Court Decision Impacts Ability to Remove Class Action Cases

On May 28, 2019, the United States Supreme Court issued an important decision affecting both class-action practice, and litigants’ ability to remove litigation to...

Kentucky Federal Court Certifies Class in Labor Depreciation Dispute

On October 15, 2018, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit held that State Farm miscalculated actual cash value by depreciating labor. The case was then sent...

Iowa Rejects Assignment of Benefits to Unlicensed Public Adjuster

Most Recent Philadelphia Water Main Break is a Potential Headache for Insurers

(July 6, 2018)  A 92-year old water main burst on July 3, 2018, causing millions of gallons of water to spew into a commercial area of Center City between...

TK’s Bob Horst Quoted in New York Times

(July 2, 2018) 

Judicial Hellholes? Not Exactly.

Each year the American Tort Reform Foundation publishes its “Judicial Hellhole” report, seeking to enhance awareness of jurisdictions,...

Property Insurance and the Uniform Condominium Act

What is the Uniform Condominium Act and What Does it Mean for Property Insurance? Property insurance claims involving condominiums require...

Insurance Coverage Concerns During Hurricane Season

In the wake of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma (and in anticipation of the remainder of hurricane season) homeowners and businesses will turn to their insurance companies. However, most policies do not...

Class Actions: The State Court Action Is Alive & Well

State court class actions remain a viable vehicle in Pennsylvania.  But, they still take a backseat to the federal case.  Let’s consider the...