October 18, 2012

Edwards Wildman Speakers:  Richard J. McCarthy, Eric B. Hermanson

It has now been two months since the California Supreme Court handed down its long-awaited ruling in California v. Continental Ins. Co. (the Stringfellow case): rejecting pro rata allocation, and affirming “all sums with stacking” as the preferred method of allocation in long-tail environmental claims under general liability policies.

How will the Stringfellow decision affect insurers in the future? To what extent will it apply to other long-tail exposures outside the environmental realm — for example, to construction defect, asbestos, and toxic tort claims? What coverage defenses remain available to insurers in these types of claims? How will Stringfellow affect insurers’ contribution and subrogation rights? What implications might the Stringfellow decision have for insurers and risks in jurisdictions other than California?

This webinar will address the complex implications of the Stringfellow ruling, and its impact on insurers going forward.

Biographies:
Richard J. McCarthy is a partner at Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP. He is a member of the firm’s insurance practice group, and represents insurance carriers, corporations, and individuals in coverage, commercial, and business dispute litigation, and in connection with government investigations.

Eric B. Hermanson is of counsel at Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP. He is a member of the firm’s litigation and insurance practice groups, and represents insurance carriers — both primary and excess — in complex, high-exposure coverage and extracontractual suits.

Continuing Legal Education:
Edwards Wildman Palmer is an accredited provider of continuing legal education in the State of New York. This course may be used for 1 CLE credit hour. Note: Although multiple participants are welcome to join this program, any person who seeks CLE credit for attendance must be logged in individually and remain logged in throughout the duration of the program to receive credit.

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There is no charge for this webinar.