In the case of Nash Street, LLC v. Main Street America Assurance Co., the Connecticut Supreme Court sided with SDV and concluded that, under Connecticut law, an insurer owes a duty to defend when the meaning of an insurance policy exclusion at issue is unsettled law in Connecticut and is subject to differing interpretations by courts in other jurisdictions.

SDV welcomes Holly A. Rice to our Southeast team!

Theresa Guertin has started her tenure as the Connecticut Bar Associations Insurance Law Section''s Chair.

Welcome to Part 2 of Saxe Doernberger & Vita's Natural Disaster Recovery Webinar Series, "When Multiple Perils Combine: Hurricane Coverage & Concurrent Causation Issues," hosted by Tracy Alan Saxe featuring SDVSE attorney Kelly A. Johnson. This webinar will cover issues facing policyholders preparing for hurricane season, as well as claim preparation resulting from damages caused by a hurricane.

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SDV is pleased to sponsor the Connecticut Bar Association's first LSAT Initiative, a scholarship program for diverse candidates covering the LSAT prep course cost.

Michael Pepe was recently featured in The Top 100 Magazine Attorneys edition. Click on the link below to read more about Michael''s construction law experience representing real estate developers, owners, contractors, and other corporate policyholders with complex insurance coverage issues and contract disputes.

Check out Part 10 of our 10-Part COVID-19 webinar series, "Partner Roundtable - A Discussion on COVID-19 and Business Insurance." This Q&A session features the managing partners of SDV's offices: Theresa Guertin of SDV Northeast; Greg Podolak of SDV Southeast; and Jeremiah Welch of SDV West. The discussion, moderated by firm Managing Partner Tracy Alan Saxe, is a look back at what SDV has done for its clients since the COVID-19 pandemic began as well as some lessons learned and predictions for the future.

Today’s Employee Spotlight features Carissa Gerry of SDV’s West Coast office. Carissa is the Business Development Associate and Office Manager of SDVWC, and we would like to shine so ...

Watch Greg Podolak and Brian Clifford in Part 9 of our 10-Part COVID-19 webinar series, "Let's Get Physical: Direct Physical Loss Strategies in the World of COVID-19," where they discuss if COVID-19 is a direct physical loss or damage to property.

This webinar will focus on three critical pieces to a successful claim:
- Facts
- Law
- Policy

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In a unanimous decision issued on Monday, June 29th, the Michigan Supreme Court held that unintended damage to an insured's work caused by a subcontractor's defective workmanship is an "occurrence" under the plain language of a Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance policy.

Check out Part 8 of our 10-Part COVID-19 webinar series, featuring Jeremiah M. Welch - "Does Your Pollution Policy Cover COVID-19 Claims?" Tune in as, Jeremiah examines some important coverage issues and potential avenues to explore.

As businesses resume operations and employees return to the workplace, it is anticipated that we will see the next wave of Covid related exposures--liability claims. Join SDV to explore potential General Liability coverage for the unique Covid claims on the horizon to ensure you maximize insurance recovery and protect your corporate assets.

Check out Part 6 of our 10-Part COVID-19 webinar series, "Virus Exclusion? - Assessing the Obstacles and Potential Solutions to COVID- 19 Property Insurance Claims." This webcast features SDV's Partner David Jordan, and Tiffany Casanova, Associate.

Welcome to Part 1 of Saxe Doernberger & Vita's Natural Disaster Recovery Webinar series. This series will span over the entirety of the 2020 hurricane season, featuring monthly webinars on the topic. Tracy Alan Saxe hosts alongside fellow panelists Frank Russo, of ProCor Solutions + Consulting and Joe Poliafico of Interstate Restoration as they discuss issues for policyholders preparing for hurricane season, as well as the subsequent claims arising from it. Tune in as our speakers address these issues from the claims management, litigation and restoration point-of-view.

Check out Part 5 of our 10-Part COVID-19 webinar series, "The Role of Bad Faith in COVID-19 Litigation." This discussion features two attorneys from SDV's Bad Faith Practice Group: Bethany Barrese, Partner, and Stacy Manobianca, Of Counsel.

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Policyholders Claim Bad Faith in COVID-19 Litigation

COVID-19 Protection for Policyholders from Unfair Settlement Practices

Saxe Doernberger & Vita was recently featured in the latest edition of Corporate LiveWire''s Insurance & Risk Management 2020 Expert Guide. Take a moment to read "Insurance and Risk Management Considerations for Modular and Prefabricated Construction," as it explores current insurance coverage policies for the industry and their significance

Check out Part 4 of our 10-Part COVID-19 webinar series on "Protection of Property" provisions in first-party insurance policies. This brief informational session with Michael V. Pepe, who leads SDV's Real Estate Practice Group, will consider the possible arguments for coverage under "Protection of Property" or "Sue and Labor" provisions. Building upon arguments discussed in Part 1, this episode will consider whether additional costs to protect property from the spread of COVID-19 may be covered, as well as arguments that additional costs incurred to prevent other losses during shutdowns and periods of decreased activity may be covered regardless of the presence of COVID-19 at the property.

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Check out Part 3 of our 10-Part COVID-19 webinar series, "D&O Coverage Considerations in the Wake of COVID-19." This Q&A session features three attorneys from SDV's D&O Practice Group: Theresa Guertin, Managing Partner of SDV Northeast, Grace Hebbel and K. Alexandra O'Neill, senior lawyers in the Northeast office. The discussion, moderated by Tracy Alan Saxe, reviews the varied and unique liabilities faced by directors and officers arising out of the pandemic.

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SDV presents Part 2 of our 10-Part COVID-19 webinar series, "Legislative Responses and Implications for Coverage". This webinar features Policyholder Lawyer and Partner with Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C. - Richard W. Brown. Richard will walk you through current legislative bills to look out for and how they may affect coverage and claims for COVID-19-related losses in the future.

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Jeremiah Welch and Cheryl Kozdrey''s recent article, "Protecting Yourself from Downstream Risks," was recently featured in the May/June 2020 edition of FMJ Magazine, the official magazine for International Facility Management Association (IFMA).