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Flying Blind: The Ramifications of Hamilton v. USAA, Winter 2010

It is a recurrent, and frustrating, scenario: the plaintiff has a strong case against an insured defendant, but the carrier disclaims coverage, asserting that the conduct alleged in the complaint is not covered. The two obvious options are unpalatable: one is to abandon the claim; the other is to pursue the case to judgment and… Read more >

Jury Awards $5M To Cancer Patient, Husband, May 2010

Allison and Michael Downs v. Orlito A. Trias, M.D. et al.: A New Milford woman was awarded $4 million and her husband $1 million after proving that a doctor failed to warn the woman she had an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer. In June 2005, Allison Downs underwent a hysterectomy after tests found large… Read more >