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The Amicus Project provides judges with a balanced perspective when they review cases involving insurance questions. Amicus curiae (friend of the court) briefs are the vehicle through which interested parties other than the parties in a case make points for reviewing judges to consider. Judicial decisions define insurance consumers' rights and insurance companies' obligations, so they are critically important and have long-lasting impact.
Insurers and their trade associations routinely deluge reviewing courts with briefs arguing their views. In the majority of cases, judges get no briefs at all that advance the perspective of insureds/insurance consumers. Predictably, the results often favor the insurance industry. UP is striving to change this imbalance through our Amicus Project.
Insurers and their trade associations routinely deluge reviewing courts with briefs arguing their views. In the majority of cases, judges get no briefs at all that advance the perspective of insureds/insurance consumers. Predictably, the results often favor the insurance industry. UP is striving to change this imbalance through our Amicus Project.
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The following is a list of cases in which United Policyholders has submitted Amicus Curaie briefs. Click here to view the Amicus Project Team.
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Hart v. Ticor
2012, Hawaii Supreme Court, HawaiiIssue: Title Insurance, Duty to Defend
Thomas Woodhams and Charlene Connors, v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Company
2011, U.S. Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit, New YorkIssue: 180 day policy
Villa Los Almos HOA v. State Farm General Ins. Co.
2011, California Court of Appeal, 1st District, Division 4, CaliforniaIssue: "Absolute" and "Total" Pollution Exclusion
Arceneaux, et al. v. Amstar Corp., et al.
2011, Louisiana Supreme Court, LouisianaIssue: Duty to Defend
Desert Mountain Properties Limited v. Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company
2011, Arizona Supreme Court, ArizonaIssue: Commercial General Liability
Women's Integrated Network, Inc. v. U.S. Specialty Insurance Company
2011, U.S. District Court, New York Eastern District, New YorkIssue: Blanket holding that an Employment Practices Liability policy does not cover contractual damages.
Mountain States Mutual Casualty Co. v. Roinestad
2011, Colorado Supreme Court, ColoradoIssue: Pollution Exclusion
Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. v. TD Banknorth Insurance Agency Inc.
2011, Connecticut Supreme Court, ConnecticutIssue: Make-Whole Doctrine, Errors and Omissions
Hakimfer v. ROC Design
2011, California Court of Appeal, Second District, Division 5, CaliforniaIssue: Reservation of rights, Conflict of interest
Miller v. Hartford Life Insurance Co.
2011, Supreme Court of Hawaii, HawaiiIssue: Emotional Distress, Bad Faith