As a property adjuster, you are familiar with losses caused by defective products. We are seeing an increase in property damage caused by water and fire as a direct result of a defective product. Therefore, we would like to remind you of the following Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls.
Subtle Nuances Involving Utilities
Just like utilities, the actions of a cooperative employee can cause fires. Unlike claims against a public utility, claims against electric cooperatives can be pursued in court without having to fight over whether the PUCO has jurisdiction.
Promissory Note
In the course of trying to collect from uninsured motorists, some insurers and their vendors may use promissory notes. It is important to remember that for these notes to be valid and collectible there are rules the insurer should follow.
Keis George Promotes Kevin F. Keeley to Partner
Keis George LLP is pleased to announce associate attorney Kevin F. Keeley has been promoted to partner. Based in the Chicago, Illinois office, Keeley is a key contributor to the firm’s complex litigation practice and public affairs.
Product Recalls
Keis George litigates personal and commercial product liability matters. Therefore, we would like to remind you about the following CPSC recalls.
Illinois Dead Man’s Act
The Illinois Dead Man’s Act strongly constricts the ability of a Plaintiff to present evidence in cases in which the Defendant is deceased. As with any good rule based in old English common law, it comes with its own lyrical phrase: since a decedent’s lips are sealed by death, a...
Product Recalls
More and more, we are seeing a significant increase in property damage caused by water and fire as a direct result of a defective product. This is why it is so important we remind you of these product recalls.
Product Recalls
Many firms litigate but few actually litigate a product liability matter to completion. This is why we work with clients to bundle these matters to increase the settlement value and decrease operational costs. Therefore, we would like to remind you of the following CPSC recalls...
Preserving the Scene
Preserving the scene is just one part of our Early Involvement Strategy and one of the most important factors in building a good case. Capturing relevant photographs throughout the investigation process along with taking witness statements and properly securing the scene will put you in the best position to preserve...
Suspend the Driver’s License of the Uninsured Motorist
In Ohio, an insured driver, vehicle owner, or insurance company representative involved in a car accident with an uninsured driver may submit Crash Report Form 3303 to the Ohio BMV to request suspension of the uninsured driver’s license.