Other insurance clauses, also known as excess clauses, seem to appear in every case with concurrent coverage under multiple policies. This common situation presents itself when an insured is driving a car owned by a friend or family member. Each insurance policy provides coverage for the accident, but both policies...
Product Recalls
As a property adjuster, you are familiar with losses caused by defective products. Therefore, we are trying to work with you to bundle these files to increase the settlement value and decrease your operational costs associated with adjusting each claim.
Right of Contribution from a Coinsurer or Concurrent Insurer
Did you know that Ohio law gives rise to two rights of contribution for an insurer? These two rights are from a joint tortfeasor, pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 2307.25; and from a coinsurer or concurrent insurer who provides coverage for the same loss.
Indiana Animal Liability
In Indiana, areas that were once considered rural are experiencing population growth as urban boundaries expand. This can lead to a clash between rural and urban lifestyles. For example, as traffic increases on rural roads, there is increased potential for motor vehicle accidents involving livestock.
Illinois Mandatory Arbitration
Mandatory arbitration is a legal proceeding, conducted like a trial, which is held before state licensed attorneys who have completed a court certified arbitration program. The attorney-arbitrators act in place of a judge and render a decision at the conclusion of the proceeding.
Product Recalls
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) released recalls involving the following products: Yamaha Wolverine RMAX; Pearl River Propane Hoses; and Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles.
Actual Cash Value and Replacement Cost Value
Actual Cash Value (ACV) and Replacement Cost Value (RCV) are based on the current cost to replace the damaged property with the new property. The only difference between Actual Cash Value and Replacement Cost Value is the deduction for depreciation.
Keis George Starts New Chapter on Floor 19
Keis George LLP is pleased to announce our firm headquarters will ascend to Floor 19 effective April 18, 2022. Our new address is 55 Public Square, Suite 1900 Cleveland, Ohio 44113. The new office will continue to serve the subrogation and commercial litigation needs of the firm’s client base throughout...
Keis George Attorneys Named to 2022 Super Lawyers
Keis George, a subrogation and commercial litigation law firm headquartered in Ohio, is pleased to announce Warren S. George, Kevin F. Keeley, and Shaun E. Young have been named 2022 Super Lawyers.
Ohio’s Joint and Several Liability Laws
Effective April 9, 2003, Am. Sub. S.B. 120 renumbered, repealed, and revised the existing Ohio Revised Code sections dealing with contributory fault, rights of contribution and related Code provisions.