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It’s Deja Vu All Over Again: Rossie’s New Appleman’s analysis of Anti Concurrent Causation anyone? Big Insurance Chips in Big Time with AIG’s Lexington unit in Dickerson. Softly spoken magic spells….

Nowdy and I have kicked this news back and forth all afternoon and we’re inspired in completely different directions so I’ll go first with some Pink Floyd. Turn up your speakers, press play and read on. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyL2vAUVOM0] Every year is getting shorter never seem to find the time. Plans that either come to naught or half … Continue reading “It’s Deja Vu All Over Again: Rossie’s New Appleman’s analysis of Anti Concurrent Causation anyone? Big Insurance Chips in Big Time with AIG’s Lexington unit in Dickerson. Softly spoken magic spells….”

The Fifth Circuit Gets One Right: Dickerson v Lexington

After butchering the concept of the Anti Concurrent Clause in Leonard v Nationwide and the concept of punis in Broussard v State Farm, the third time was the charm with the Fifth Circuit in Dickerson v Lexington. A big slabbed congratulations to Soren Gisleson and the Dickerson family. I wonder if AIG will be paying this … Continue reading “The Fifth Circuit Gets One Right: Dickerson v Lexington”

some for you, some for you, some to share – Judge Senter plays Santa in limine

Judge Senter’s Order on the various motions in limine in Payment v State Farm reminded me of Santa passing out gifts – and he kindly listed the various motions much like we’ve done here on SLABBED; so, they’ll be easy to follow.  Since I’m way short of time to do more than just get this … Continue reading “some for you, some for you, some to share – Judge Senter plays Santa in limine”

Overview and update on Corban v USAA

Marilyn Haverty, whose house in Waveland, Miss., was buffeted by wind and surging water in Hurricane Katrina, thought her homeowner’s insurance would cover at least the wind damage. But it never paid her a penny… The insurance companies say they paid for damage to homes in areas where there was no flooding. Where there was … Continue reading “Overview and update on Corban v USAA”

The Scheme: them thats got and them thats not – the monopoly game (Chapter 6 Qui Tam)

Money, youve got lots of friends Crowding round the door Strategically, it was a brilliant move. Hidden in the last place anyone would think to look for evidence of fraud – the scheme is in the technology the insurance industry uses to identify fraudulent claims.  The best place to hide a needle is in a … Continue reading “The Scheme: them thats got and them thats not – the monopoly game (Chapter 6 Qui Tam)”

Merlin’s unambiguous opinion – MID report helps prove Judge Senter right about ambiguity of ACC clause

Sop posted the big slabbing Coast attorney Joe Sam Owen gave Commission Chaney after MID released the State Farm Market Conduct Exam. If I didn’t know he was commissioner of insurance, I would have thought he worked for State Farm. Now, we have Insurance attorney Chip Merlin telling us I cursed and almost jumped out … Continue reading “Merlin’s unambiguous opinion – MID report helps prove Judge Senter right about ambiguity of ACC clause”

Breaking: Perdigao’s Bond Revoked, Situation Goes from Bad to Worse

Susan Finch at the Times Picayune has the breaking story.  Momma and Pappa Perdigao’s personal residences now hang in the balance: A former Adams and Reese law partner facing trial Dec. 1 for allegedly stealing $30 million from his ex employer must stay in jail until then because he has violated several terms of the hefty … Continue reading “Breaking: Perdigao’s Bond Revoked, Situation Goes from Bad to Worse”

Breaking: Perdigao's Bond Revoked, Situation Goes from Bad to Worse

Susan Finch at the Times Picayune has the breaking story.  Momma and Pappa Perdigao’s personal residences now hang in the balance: A former Adams and Reese law partner facing trial Dec. 1 for allegedly stealing $30 million from his ex employer must stay in jail until then because he has violated several terms of the hefty … Continue reading “Breaking: Perdigao's Bond Revoked, Situation Goes from Bad to Worse”

Western La District Court Finds a Way to Short Circuit the Fifth Circuit?

This actually makes too much sense to hold up but who knows. Thanks to our friends on the Cameron Parish School Board ordinary people won a very important battle against big insurance. Our readers no doubt recall how the 5th Circuit slaughtered the concept of anti concurrent causation in Leonard v Nationwide while ruling the policy clause was … Continue reading “Western La District Court Finds a Way to Short Circuit the Fifth Circuit?”

Insurance is a big think – Have you ever tried to think?

In a moment of weakness twenty-something years ago, I agreed to serve as a substitute teacher for a semester. I’m not certain who was more delighted when it was over; but, suspect it was a tie between me and the little girl I pressed for an answer who looked me in the eye and said, … Continue reading “Insurance is a big think – Have you ever tried to think?”