Our insurance coverage attorneys represent insurance companies and insureds in a wide range of insurance coverage matters. This area of practice ranges from disputes involving coverage for professional liability claims to disputes involving alleged bad faith. The Firm has handled suits throughout the United States, both as coordinating counsel and trial counsel. As a result of our wealth of experience, clients also seek our advice on policy drafting and regulatory issues.
Contacts:
Michael C. Bruck
Phone: 312-443-3234
E-mail: mcb@willmont.com
Bradley C. Nahrstadt
Phone: 312-443-3227
E-mail: bcn@willmont.com
Representative Cases:
On Air Entertainment Corp. v. National Indemnity, U.S.D.C., Philadelphia, PA. Defended a Berkshire-Hathaway company in a bad faith case for wrongful refusal to defend, fraud and intentional inflection of emotional distress. Plaintiff sought punitive damages. Directed verdict for the defendant. The trial court’s ruling was affirmed on appeal. On Air Entertainment Corp. v. National Indemnity, 210 F.3d 146 (3rd Cir. 2000).
Reznikoff v. Indiana Insurance Co., Circuit Court of Cook County, IL. Defended insurer against bad faith claim arising out of a denial of coverage for several hundreds of thousands of dollars of water damage to business property. Obtained judgment on the pleadings in favor of the defendant.
United National Insurance Co. v. Rand Paulson, U.S.D.C., N.D. TX. Declaratory judgment, environmental liability and general liability coverage arising out of oil well blowout and fire in Mississippi. Settlement through bankruptcy proceeding involving policyholder.
General Casualty Company v. Taylor Farm LLC, et al., Monroe County, IN. Declaratory judgment, rescission of policies and no coverage ruling as to vacant farm property contaminated with PCB chemicals. Negotiated settlement and agreed judgment for voiding and release of policies.
Zurich Insurance Company v. Raymark Industries, Inc. , Cook County, IL. Declaratory judgment action to determine insurer's obligations with respect to asbestos-related litigation. Illinois Supreme Court established "triple trigger" principle for coverage.
Kerr-McGee Chemical Corporation v. Aetna, et al., OK S. Ct. Disputed coverage of claims of radioactive soils deposited at various locations in Illinois. Decision applying pollution exclusion affirmed by Oklahoma Supreme Court.
LaFarge v. Travelers, et al., U.S.D.C., District of Columbia. Declaratory judgment, ruling in favor of insurers applying pollution exclusion in policy, affirmed by the United States Court of Appeals (11th Circuit).
Ellett Brothers, Inc. v. U.S.F. & G., et al, U.S.D.C., SC. Declaratory judgment litigation seeking coverage arising out of quasi-regulatory firearm suits filed in various areas of the country. Summary judgment granted in favor of insurers.
