Is a Golf Cart a Covered Vehicle Sufficient to Trigger Insurance Coverage? Short Answer: No, Summary Judgment granted. Order Granting GEICO’s MSJ
The Supreme Court’s recent 7-2 decision in Gallardo v. Marstiller expands the scope of Medicaid lien claims and is likely to affect the settlement of Medicaid beneficiaries’ personal injury cases. The majority opinion holds that Medicaid agencies may reimburse themselves for past Medicaid expenses out of settlements and awards reserved …
On and effective May 2, 2022, Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 620 amending Title 29, eliminating the need for Court approval for minor settlements below $25,000. The new law also defines “gross settlement” and “net settlement” to clarify when a conservator is required and what court handles the minor …
Byron Perry stole an SUV from an Avis Rental Car lot where he worked and later crashed into Brianna Johnson and Adrienne Smith while trying to evade the police, according to the opinion. Johnson and Smith sued Avis (and others) and separate juries awarded Johnson $7 million and Smith $47 …
In the recent case of Pareja v. Princeton International Properties, the New Jersey Supreme Court expressly adopted the ongoing storm doctrine, which holds that commercial landowners do not have a duty to remove snow and ice on their property until the precipitation has ended. The Supreme Court ruled that “it …
QUESTION: Is Claimant’s late notice to his UM Insurer excused if he didn’t realize the extent of his injuries and thought the Defendant’s liability insurance would be enough to cover claim? ANSWER: It is a “fact-based” question so it depends on the facts. Sometimes, yes. Sometimes no. YES: See Progressive …