THE CASES WE REMEMBER: “MGM GRAND ‘RETROACTIVE’ INSURANCE CASE”
One of the most unforgettable lawsuits I experienced occurred when the MGM Grand Hotel sued a multitude of insurers and its insurance broker after the carriers refused to reimburse the...
THE EROSION OF ERISA PREEMPTION OF BAD FAITH LIABILITY ACTIONS
The Employee Retirement Income Securities Act (“ERISA”) is a 1974 federal statutory scheme which was designed to protect against the fiduciary looting of company or union pension plans, which had...
ARGUING PUNITIVE DAMAGES IN AN HMO BAD FAITH CASE
As with any HMO bad faith case, obtaining a favorable verdict that includes punitive damages will depend largely on the individual facts of each case. When the ingredients of the...
LITIGATING AN HMO BAD FAITH CASE FROM THE PLAINTIFF: PERSPECTIVE AND THE LESSONS OF GOODRICH V. AETNA
Litigating HMO bad faith cases presents several challenges for trial lawyers. The following is a discussion of some highlights to keep in mind when prosecuting HMO bad faith cases as...
HOLOCAUST INSURANCE CLAIMS: GETTING JUSTICE 50 YEARS LATER
Mor Stern was a successful businessman in the 1920’s in the town of Uzshghorod, Hungary, which is today part of the Czech Republic. With his wife, Regina, the Sterns had...
