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March 15, 2016 Policy Conditions, Considerations, Construction, and Formation

Not Better Late Than Never: Illinois Appellate Court Finds in Favor of Insurer on Late Notice Defense

The Illinois Appellate Court, in AMCO Insurance Co. v. Erie Insurance Co., ruled in favor of a CGL insurer based on an additional insured’s violation of the policy’s notice condition. This case represents a significant victory for insurers, which are constantly searching for the enforcement of conditions precedent to coverage.

The Appellate Court held in favor of Erie Insurance Co. based on a late notice defense. As background, on March 15, 2007, Smith filed a negligence action against Hartz Construction Co., KT Richards Construction …

March 4, 2015 Uncategorized

How Is a Dress Trade Dress? California Federal District Court Deems Clothing Design Infringement Suit as Alleging Trade Dress Infringement

In West Trend, Inc. v. AMCO Insurance Co., No. CV 14-06872-RGK (PLAx), 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 6807 (C.D. Cal. Jan. 9, 2015), the Central District of California granted summary judgment in favor of West Trend, Inc. (“West Trend”) against AMCO Insurance Company (“AMCO”), finding that AMCO had a duty to defend West Trend against a lawsuit filed by Spirit Clothing Company (“Spirit”).

The underlying lawsuit involved a long sleeve shirt marketed and sold by West Trend that contained stitching allegedly similar to Spirit’s own recognizable …