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.
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...
Coverage for Subcontractor Liability
The insurance company is not required to defend the general contractor against or indemnify the general contractor for claims for damage caused by its subcontractor’s defective work because the work is not an occurrence. Regarding subcontractor liability, the Ohio Supreme Court determined a subcontractor’s faulty work was not covered by...
Federal Tort Claims Act
The Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.C. 2671-2680, provides an avenue for a plaintiff to recover against the United States government for property damage, personal injuries, or death caused by the negligence or wrongful act or omission of federal employees.
Keis George Continues Midwest Expansion Adds Office in Indiana
Keis George LLP is pleased to announce we have continued our Midwest expansion, adding an office in Indianapolis, Indiana. The new office will serve the subrogation and commercial litigation needs of the firm’s Indiana client base throughout the entire state from one centralized location. Previously, Indiana claims were pursued from...
Ross Vandegriff Joins Keis George
Keis George LLP is pleased to welcome the addition of Ross A. Vandegriff as attorney in the Indianapolis, Indiana office. Vandegriff joins the firm’s recently expanded Indiana office, which will pursue subrogation and commercial litigation claims throughout the entire state from one centralized location in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Ethan Clark Joins Property Subrogation Practice
Clark is at the forefront of his peers as his understanding of the changing nature of litigation allows him to be a reliable resource to those within the firm. He is often approached to discuss various legal theories and tasked with identifying ways to counter strategies used by opposing counsel.
Indiana Claims Against Governmental Entities
We receive many cases involving claims against governmental entities. In Indiana, it is permissible to sue a governmental entity in a subrogation matter, but the subrogated carrier must meet certain requirements. This post is intended to give you information about how to comply with the statute that sets forth the...
The Economic Loss Rule
Economic Loss Rule The Economic Loss Rule is a doctrine that prohibits recovery for an economic loss resulting from a wrongful act or an infringement of a right, when unaccompanied by physical property damage or personal injury. Instead, only parties to the contract or contractual beneficiaries may recover economic losses....
When does the PUCO have jurisdiction over a claim
In Ohio, as in most states, public utilities have significant influence and power. One way in which the utility exercises that power is to try to move a case in litigation to a more utility-friendly venue, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO). Ohio Revised Code 4905.26 vests the PUCO...