Bailment is a legal relationship wherein a person (the “bailor”) transfers physical possession of personal property to another person or entity (the "bailee"). Only possession, not ownership, is transferred.
Ohio Animal Liability
This post will discuss investigating a subrogation claim involving Ohio Animal Liability and how to prevail against the owner and/or keeper of the animal.
Early Retention Leads to Timely and Successful Outcome
The early retention of and trust placed in Keis George by the subrogated insurance company was critical in completing a timely investigation and securing the evidence necessary for a successful resolution, while preventing lengthy and expensive litigation.
Issues Involving Illinois Condominium Claims
In Chicago, we often find property loss claims that occur at condominium units. Aside from general issues that come with all property claims, such as cause and origin of the loss and actual damages incurred, two issues should be investigated from the outset.
What Is a Political Subdivision
A political subdivision is a local government entity created by the state to achieve its obligations. Still, the general rule for the definition is broad and includes every political body responsible for governmental activities in a geographic area smaller than that of the state. Examples include cities, counties, villages, towns,...
Assessing Damage to Personal Property Without Market Value
There are hundreds of cases and articles addressing how to assess damage to real and personal property. Using highly calculated formulas, the discussion typically focuses on how to determine market value of real property. Though beneficial to assess real property, these discussions fall short when they fail to address how...
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.
Ohio Parental Liability
Parental liability is an important public policy consideration in Ohio. The parents of minor children are subject to liability for the acts of their children in a number of circumstances. In this article, we’ll discuss why the parent may be liable for acts involving property damage, theft, and motor vehicles.
Incident Alert – Paint Explosion
On April 8, 2021, there was an explosion and fire at a paint plant factory in Columbus, Ohio. The explosion occurred at Yenkin-Majestic Paint Corp., which is a family-owned and operated coatings manufacturer.
Indiana Economic Loss Doctrine
The Indiana Economic Loss Doctrine prohibits two parties with a contractual relationship from bringing a tort action against each other for economic losses. Though the doctrine can have a negative impact on your claim, we’ll review potential avenues to recovery.