Zurich

Appeals Court Opinions

Caira v. Zurich American Insurance Co. (Lawyers Weekly No. 11-045-17)

Insurer properly conditioned payment of policy limit on claimant's release of insureds, despite available excess insurance, under Lazaris precedent governing fair settlement practices.

Maury Rovenstein
April 21, 2017

SJC Opinions

Boyle, et al. v. Zurich American Insurance Company (Lawyers Weekly No. 10-155-15)

Insurer breached duty to defend when it failed to act on notice of pending lawsuit. Prejudice not presumed; insurer must prove actual harm. Settlement obligation applies when liability becomes clear.

Maury Rovenstein
September 14, 2015

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