State Farm Fire and Casualty Company v. Aaron Wesser

Appraisal

Minnesota

In its amicus curiae brief, UP supports policyholders’ rights to recover preaward and post-award interest on their insurance appraisal awards in line with the legislative intent of Minn. Stat. § 549.09 and the Minnesota Supreme Court’s decision in Poehler v. Cincinnati Insurance Company, 899 N.W.2d…

Jarden LLC. v. Ace American Ins. Co. et. al.

Year: 2021

Court: Supreme Court of the State of Delaware

Case Number: No. 273, 2021

Issue:

Appraisal
D&O Policy Language

State:

Delaware

In its brief, UP weighs in on whether this appeal generally concerns the Appellant’s entitlement to coverage under a directors and officers policy of insurance for consolidated shareholder appraisal actions resulting in a judgment against the Appellant, as well as litigation costs and fees. UP identifies important issues of…

Treasure Cay Condominium Assoc., Inc. v. Frontline Unlimited Ins. Co.

Year: 2021

Court: United States Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit

Case Number: 21-10611-E

Issue:

Appraisal

State:

Florida

In its brief, UP discusses the purpose of appraisal and why the District Court erred in granting summary judgment to the insurer. UP suggests that the Court erred in holding that Treasure Cay’s demand for appraisal was premature, and that the purpose of appraisal is to…

American Capital v. Leeward Bay

Year: 2021

Court: Supreme Court Florida

Case Number: SC20-1766

Issue:

Appraisal

State:

Florida

In its brief, UP tackles the issue of appraisal provisions that are placed in policies to resolve disputes over the amount of loss. Traditionally, nothing in the policy dictates that issues of coverage must be determined prior to appraisal. However, American Capital’s policy, and most modern…