Many property owners are unaware of the anti-concurrent causation doctrine in their insurance policies. Are you aware of it? Isaac Wiles Partner Sam Pipino shares insights on why it’s crucial to review your policy carefully and understand how it could impact you …

Property insurers and policyholders don’t always agree on the amount of a loss. When that happens, most policies include an appraisal clause in an attempt to settle the dispute. But nothing is as clear as it seems. Our Litigation Partner …

When an Ohio worker is injured on the job, the usual remedy for them is to file for workers compensation. That’s because Ohio is one of five states known as “monopolistic”, meaning workers compensation insurance is provided by a state …

Three words – reasonably comparable matching – can be enough to cause an insurance headache. It is an issue that has recently come up with increasing frequency, usually as a result of a claim by a residential homeowner or commercial property owner over storm damage to roofing …

The standard for establishing bad faith by insurers was set nearly three decades ago when the Ohio Supreme Court ruled in Zoppo v. Homestead Insurance Co. The high court set the “reasonable justification” standard in that 1994 ruling, which declared …

One of the necessary tools for today’s general contractors and other key players in the construction industry is a commercial general liability policy. It covers your business from financial loss should you be held liable for property damage or personal …

As a veteran litigator, Sam Pipino has witnessed several construction claims due to building envelope issues over the years. Here, he’s compiled a few tips for builders of commercial and residential properties to mitigate their risk of liability. Check it …