Connecticut Developments Archives - Page 11 of 15

Connecticut Federal Court: Multiple Unfair Practices in the Handling of a Single Insurance Claim do not Constitute a “General Business Practice”

Aug 7, 2009 | Connecticut Developments, Coverage & Claims, Extra-Contractual Liability | United States

The United States District Court for the District of Connecticut recently granted in part an insurer’s motion to dismiss on the basis that the insured could not prove a violation of the Connecticut Unfair Insurance/Trade Practices Acts because allegations of multiple unfair practices in dealing with a single insurance claim are not sufficient to constitute a “general business practice.”

Connecticut: Governor Rell Signs Bill Requiring Insurers to Disclose Automobile Liability Insurance Policy Limits Prior a Claim Being Filed

Jul 15, 2009 | Connecticut Developments, Regulatory | United States

On July 8, 2009, Substitute Senate Bill No. 894, An Act Requiring Disclosure of Automobile Liability Insurance Policy Limits Prior to the Filing of a Claim, was signed by Governor Jodi Rell as Public Act 240 (2009).

Connecticut Appellate Court: Plaintiff May Not Maintain Bad Faith Claim in Connection With a Denial of Coverage Where Coverage is Excluded

Jul 9, 2009 | Connecticut Developments, Coverage & Claims, Extra-Contractual Liability | United States

Last month, the Connecticut Appellate Court ruled that where coverage is excluded under a policy of insurance, a plaintiff may not pursue a bad faith claim against the insured in connection with the insured’s denial of coverage.

Proposed Legislation in Connecticut Will Require Insurers to Disclose Automobile Liability Insurance Policy Limits Prior to a Claim Being Filed

Jul 7, 2009 | Connecticut Developments, Regulatory | United States

On June 26, 2009, Senate Bill 894, An Act Requiring Disclosure of Automobile Liability Insurance Policy Limits Prior to the Filing of a Claim (“SB 894”), was sent to the Connecticut Secretary of State for approval or veto by the Governor.

A Catch-22 for Employers: Supreme Court Rules Against City of New Haven in Reverse Discrimination Case

Jul 2, 2009 | Connecticut Developments, Industry Developments | United States

In a 5-4 decision, the United States Supreme Court in Ricci v. DeStefano offered little in the way of practical guidance to employers walking the fine line of race-neutral hiring and employment practices, but provided no shortage of controversy for pundits and commentators.

Connecticut Insurance Department Rescinds Anti-Rebating Bulletin

Jun 11, 2009 | Connecticut Developments, Regulatory | United States

The Connecticut Insurance Department (the “Department”) has rescinded Bulletin S-12 regarding de-minimis gifts to insurance clients and prospective clients. Bulletin S-12, issued on December 24, 2008 and which we previously reported on here, had offered guidance to insurance practitioners regarding Connecticut’s anti-rebating law (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 38a-825).

Connecticut Superior Court Denies Insurer’s Motion to Strike Bad Faith Count

Jun 9, 2009 | Connecticut Developments, Coverage & Claims, Extra-Contractual Liability | United States

An insurer’s motion to strike an insured’s bad faith count against it was recently denied in Antonacci v. Darwin Select Ins. Co., 2009 WL 1424676 (Conn. Super. April 28, 2009).

Connecticut Superior Court Grants Summary Judgment for Insurer Based on Total Liquor Liability Exclusion

Jun 9, 2009 | Connecticut Developments, Coverage & Claims | United States

An insurer was recently granted summary judgment against its insured based on a commercial general liability insurance policy’s total liquor liability exclusion (“TLLE”).

Connecticut Passes Autism Coverage Legislation

Jun 4, 2009 | Connecticut Developments, Healthcare, Regulatory | United States

Late last month, the Connecticut legislature passed S.B. 301 (the “Act”), which requires group health insurers to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders. Specifically, policies must provide coverage for treatments that are medically necessary and prescribed by a licensed physician, licensed psychologist or licensed clinical social worker.

Connecticut Superior Court Grants Summary Judgment for Insurer on Uninsured Motor Vehicle Claim

Apr 27, 2009 | Connecticut Developments, Coverage & Claims | United States

An insurer represented by Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge attorneys Dennis Brown, Julia Ulrich and John Hughes was recently granted summary judgment by the Connecticut Superior Court based on an insurance policy’s provision defining “uninsured motor vehicle” as not including any vehicle owned by a self-insurer.

Topic: Connecticut Developments

Connecticut Federal Court: Multiple Unfair Practices in the Handling of a Single Insurance Claim do not Constitute a “General Business Practice”

Connecticut: Governor Rell Signs Bill Requiring Insurers to Disclose Automobile Liability Insurance Policy Limits Prior a Claim Being Filed

Connecticut Appellate Court: Plaintiff May Not Maintain Bad Faith Claim in Connection With a Denial of Coverage Where Coverage is Excluded

Proposed Legislation in Connecticut Will Require Insurers to Disclose Automobile Liability Insurance Policy Limits Prior to a Claim Being Filed

A Catch-22 for Employers: Supreme Court Rules Against City of New Haven in Reverse Discrimination Case

Connecticut Insurance Department Rescinds Anti-Rebating Bulletin

Connecticut Superior Court Denies Insurer’s Motion to Strike Bad Faith Count

Connecticut Superior Court Grants Summary Judgment for Insurer Based on Total Liquor Liability Exclusion

Connecticut Passes Autism Coverage Legislation

Connecticut Superior Court Grants Summary Judgment for Insurer on Uninsured Motor Vehicle Claim

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