Insurance Law Alert, January 2011
The stage is set in 2011 for judicial review of several important insurance-related issues. Disputes and court decisions concerning insurance coverage for claims stemming from the financial crisis are likely to proliferate, as investors continue to try to recoup their losses. We also expect additional rulings in the drywall context, where the parameters of tort liability and insurance coverage obligations are only beginning to be defined. Arbitrator disqualification disputes will also likely continue to garner significant judicial attention. This year is poised to bring important United States Supreme Court rulings related to global warming and class actions with potentially significant implications for insurers. We look forward to providing you with up-to-date summaries and practical analyses of these and other rulings issued in the year ahead. Best wishes to you in the New Year.