Deborah Fackett’s mother died from injuries she received in a car crash. Deborah was not involved in the crash. She suffered no physical trauma. Deborah’s car was in no way involved in the accident. Nevertheless, as her mother’s legal heir, … [Continue reading]
Celebrate Law Day 2011
Gerald Ford said “Our constitution works. Our great republic is a government of laws, not of men.” Andrew Jackson said “The great can protect themselves, but the poor and humble require the arm and shield of the law. “ Republican or Democrat, all … [Continue reading]
Underlying Policy Need Not Be Exhausted For Insured To Claim UIM Benefits
Almost universally, Underinsured Motorist policies require that the insured exhaust the underlying liability policy before he or she can make claim for the Underinsured Motorist benefits. In the cases of Mann v. Farmers Ins. Exchange, 108 Nev. 648, … [Continue reading]
Is An Intentional Acts Exclusion Ambiguous And Unenforceable Against A Co-Insured For Allegations Of Failure To Supervise The Intentional Actor?
As reported HERE, the Nevada Supreme Court concluded in the case of Fire Ins. Exch. v. Cornell, 120 Nev. 303, 90 P.3d 978 (2004), that a homeowner’s carrier had no duty to defend or indemnify the parents of an adult child who committed statutory … [Continue reading]
Is Arson An Excludable Act Of Vandalism?
The real estate market in Las Vegas is struggling. Due to foreclosures and owners walking away from their loans there are many unoccupied single family homes. When wear and tear happens to unoccupied properties, delayed discovery can exacerbate the … [Continue reading]