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Federal Judge Says Wording in Acuity Policy is Ambiguous

A recent ruling by an Illinois federal judge against Acuity Mutual Insurance Co., found that the use of the word “commencing” is ambiguous as it relates to whether a loss occurs within the policy period. The case, Temperature Service Company, …

Toyota Loses Bid to Get Acceleration Suit Thrown Out

Toyota Motor Corp. tentatively lost a bid to get a court to throw out a lawsuit claiming one of its cars suddenly accelerated and caused an accident that left a woman severely injured. U.S. District Judge James V. Selna in …

Compliance with the Examination Under Oath Request: A Must or a Maybe?

For decades, if an insured did not comply with an insurer’s request for an examination under oath (“EUO”), the insurer was entitled to summary judgment finding that there was no coverage for the claim. In 2012, however, in Whistler’s Park, …