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February 2010 Newsletter

  • The Future of General Motors and Chrysler Product Liability
  • Vehicle Defects Create Subrogation Opportunities
  • Toyota Class Actions Filed
  • Helping Us Help You: The Importance of Timely Subrogation Referrals
  • Upcoming Events

January 2010 Newsletter

  • Subrogation And The Great Medicare Set-Aside Debate: Extent of Liability for Failure to Prepare and File MSA in Dispute
  • Class Action Filed Against Medicare: Patricia Haro, et al., v. Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary, et al., 2009 WL 4497456 (D. Ariz. 2009)
  • Upcoming Events

December 2009 Newsletter

  • Subrogation Webinars To Begin Soon! MWL Offers Live CE-Approved Subrogation Training
  • Pennsylvania Dodges Anti-Subrogation Rule
  • Is The Sudden Emergency Doctrine Alive In Virginia?
  • A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Increasingly Rare Unavoidable Accident Defense
  • Upcoming Events
  • Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

November 2009 Newsletter

  • Anti-Subrogation Bill Passes in New York
  • Workers’ Compensation Subrogation and the Shackles of HIPAA
  • Upcoming Events

October 2009 Newsletter

  • Wisconsin Supreme Court Issues Major Spoliation Opinion Agreeing with Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer’s Amicus Brief: American Family Ins. Co. v. Golke Brothers Roofing and Siding, LLC, 2009 WI 81, 768 N.W.2d 729 (July 15, 2009)
  • What’s That Smell? Have You Looked At Your Subrogation Provision Lately?
  • Proposed Ohio Anti-Subrogation Legislation Marches On: Nary a Peep From the Insurance Industry
  • Congress Drops Anti-Subrogation Amendment To Health Care Bill
  • Upcoming Events

September 2009 Newsletter

  • Pennsylvania Assaults Subrogation … Again! Proposed Rule Would Harm Property Subrogation
  • Six Year Ohio Workers’ Compensation Subrogation Statute Of Limitations Announced: Corn v. Whitmere, 2009 WL 1636601 (Ohio App. 2009)
  • Anti-Subrogation Statute Proposed In Ohio
  • The Changing Face Of Made Whole In California: 21st Century Ins. Co. v. Superior Court, 2009 WL 2584765 (Cal. 2009)
  • Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer, S.C. Online File Referral Forms Available
  • Upcoming Events

August 2009 Newsletter

  • State of Washington Weighs In On Deductible Reimbursement: New Regulation Mandates Deductible Reimbursement Demands
  • 5th Circuit Denies Trial Attorney's Fees Based on Ethics Opinion Sought By MWL: Gray Law, LLP v. Transcontinental Ins. Co., 2009 WL 388945 (5th Cir. 2009).
  • New Med Pay/PIP Subrogation Chart Now Available!
  • Where's The Beef? Subrogating Livestock/Vehicle Collisions In All 50 States (Second Edition) Released!
  • Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer's Monthly Electronic Newsletter Mailing List
  • Upcoming Events

August 6, 2009 - Health Subrogation Alert

  • The Attack On Subrogation Continues: Amendment to Obama Care Bill Contains Anti-Subrogation Trojan Horse

July 2009 Newsletter - Special Edition: Subrogating Floods and Natural Disasters

  • Flooding in Ionia, Michigan Presents Subrogation Potential
  • Subrogating Against God: Natural Disasters and the Recovery Opportunities They Present
  • Subrogating Governmental Entities For Natural Disaster Losses
  • Perfect Storm: The Science Behind Subrogating Catastrophic Flood Losses
  • Natural Disasters Represent Subrogation Opportunities

June 2009 Newsletter

  • West Virginia Amends Workers' Compensation Subrogation Statute: State Limits Subrogation Opportunities In Construction Settings and Enters World of Statutory Employer Litigation
  • Connecticut Enacts New Law On Deductible Reimbursement
  • Workers' Compensation Subrogation In All 50 States (4th Edition) Now Available!!
  • Movement Grows To Undercut The Whole Doctrine
  • Upcoming Events

June 3, 2009 - Subrogation Alert Bulletin

  • Subrogating Chinese Drywall Claims

May 2009 Newsletter

  • Understanding Future Credits In California Workers' Compensation Subrogation
  • Intervening In California Workers' Compensation Third-Party Actions
  • Questionable Decision Indicates That California Future Credits May Be Reduced By Amount of Past Lien Recovery: Southern Cal. Edison Co. v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Board, 58 Cal.App.4th 766, 68 Cal.Rptr.2d 265 (Cal. App. 1997)
  • Upcoming Events

April 2009 Newsletter

  • Subrogation and the Sudden Emergency Doctrine
  • New York Court of Appeals Issues Favorable Made Whole Opinion: Paula Fasso Independent Health Ass'n, Inc. v. Doerr, 2009 WL 435322 (N.Y. 2009)
  • Workers' Compensation Subrogation Confusion in Pennsylvania
  • Indiana Court Clarifies Workers' Compensation Future Credit: Smith v. Champion Trucking Co., Inc., 901 N.E.2d 620 (Ind. App. 2009)
  • Flooding Disasters Also Represent Subrogation Opportunities

March 2009 Newsletter

  • Contribution Against Employers In Illinois Workers' Compensation Subrogation
  • 7th Circuit Clears Up Employer Contribution Issues: Baltzell v. R & R Trucking Co., 2009 WL 249981 (7th Cir. 2009)
  • ERISA Practioners In Kentucky Can Breathe A Sigh Of Relief: Humana Health Plans, Inc. v. Patti Powell, 07CV385 (W.D. Ky. Feb. 25, 2008)
  • The Dual Capacity Doctrine: Another Exemption To The Workers' Compensation Exclusivity Remedy Rule

March 13, 2009 - Subrogation Alert Bulletin

  • More Confusion on Deductible Reimbursements: Pennsylvania Federal Court Dismisses Class Action Deductible Reimbursement Suit: Harnick, et al. v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co., 2009 WL 579378 (E.D. Pa. 2009)

February 23, 2009 - Insurance Litigation Alert Bulletin

  • Wisconsin Governor Hides Radical Changes to Insurance Law Within Budget Bill

February 2009 Newsletter

  • The Illinois Common Fund Doctrine: Illinois Court of Appeals Sides With Trial Lawyers: Stevens v. Country Mutual Ins. Co., 2008 WL 5473299 (Ill. App. 2008)
  • A Primer to the Application of Wisconsin's Recreational Immunity Statute
  • Parental Responsibility Laws In All 50 States Chart Now Available
  • Arbitration Bill To Be Introduced
  • Upcoming Events

January 2009 Newsletter

  • Arkansas Supreme Court Confuses Subrogation with Statutory Reimbursement Right: Ryder v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co., 268 S.W.3d 298 (Ark. 2007)
  • Georgia Workers' Compensation Subrogation Primer
  • Subrogating Livestock/Vehicle Collisions in Idaho
  • The Societal Benefits of Workers' Compensation Subrogation
  • Workers' Compensation Subrogation In All 50 States (Fourth Edition) Soon to Be Released!!!
  • Upcoming Events

December 2008 Newsletter

  • ERISA Subrogation Rights Snubbed in Vioxx Decision: Avmed, Inc. v. BrownGreer, PLC, 2008 WL 4909535 (5th Cir. 2008)
  • MWL Releases New 50 State Summary of Made Whole Doctrine
  • Seeking Reimbursement From a Carrier That Covered Your Loss
  • South Dakota Finally Takes Position on Landlord/Tenant Subrogation and Sutton Rule: American Family Mut. Ins. Co. v. Auto-Owners Ins. Co, 2008 WL 4816666 (S.D. 2008)
  • Subrogation and Unpublished Opinions
  • Don't Write Off Your Choice-of-Law Provision Merely Because Wisconsin Is the Forum
  • Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

November 2008 Newsletter

  • Race to the Courthouse: A Primer on California Subrogation
  • Tennessee Federal Court Applies Tennessee Law in Workers' Compensation
  • Third Party Action Involving
  • Texas Accident: Scott v. AMEC Kamtech, Inc., 2008 WL 4415496 (E.D. Tenn. 2008)
  • Florida Court Prohibits Subrogation Recovery From Legal Malpractice Lawsuit: Columbia v. Brewer, 2008 WL 4643815 (Fla. App. 2008)
  • Indiana's Lien Reduction Statute Should Apply Only to Indiana Third Party Recoveries: Lane v. Celadon Trucking, Inc., 543 F.3d 1005 (8th Cir. 2007)
  • ERISA and Health Insurance Subrogation In All 50 States 3rd Edition Just Released!!

October 2008 Newsletter

  • Subrogation and the Subprime Mortgage Crisis
  • What Are the Other Guys Doing?
  • MWL to Represent NASP as Amicus Curiae Before the Wisconsin Supreme Court
  • Visit the MWL Exhibit Booth at the Annual NASP Conference in Hollywood, Florida

September 2008 Newsletter

  • North Dakota Decides That Compensation Carrier Cannot Subrogate Legal Malpractice Claim: Haugenoe v. Workforce Safety and Insurance, 748 N.W.2d 378 (N.D. 2008)
  • OCIP, CCIP and Wrap-Up Insurance: The Not So Well-Known Subrogation Obstacles
  • The Odd Couple: Workers' Compensation Subrogation and New York No-Fault
  • Chris Miller Presents at 4th Annual Workers' Compensation Subrogation Strategies ExecuSummit

August 2008 Newsletter

  • Connecticut Abandons Larson Rule: Supreme Court Takes Step Backwards On Extraterritorial Subrogation: Jaiguay v. Vasquez, 948 A.2d 955 (Conn. 2008)
  • Texas Supreme Court Says Insurers Use of Staff Attorneys and Captive Firms May Be Conflict: Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee v. American Home Assurance Co. and Travelers Indemnity Co., 2005 WL 6167598 (Tex. 2008)
  • Turning Off The Spigot: Future Credits In Health Insurance Subrogation
  • Ontario Court Upholds Carrier's Right to Subrogate Damage to Trailer: G.L. Gibbons Delivery Service, Ltd. v. Norman Jenkins and Team Logistics, Inc., [2008] O.J. No. 1790, Ontario Superior Court of Justice

July 2008 Newsletter

  • Holding Third Parties Liable For Comp Liens in Texas: Texas Mutual Ins. Co. v. Ledbetter Already Being Misinterpreted By Defendants
  • MWL Pig Roast Invitation
  • Self-Insured Retention is Not "Insurance" For Purposes of Made Whole Doctrine: Bordeaux, Inc. v. American Safety Ins. Co., 2008 WL 2636817 (Wash. App. 2008)
  • Iowa Supreme Court Refuses to Preempt State Law Under ERISA: Magellan Health Services, Inc. v. Highmark Life Ins. Co., 749 N.W.2d 705 (Iowa 2008)
  • Did You Know?

June 6, 2008 Special Subrogation Alert

  • MADE WHOLE DOCTRINE DEALT A BLOW: Wisconsin Supreme Court Limits Application of Doctrine: Muller v. Society Ins. Co., 2008 WL 2221771 (Wis. Sup. Ct., May 31, 2008)

June 2008 Newsletter

  • Ohio Supreme Court Finally Gets It Right: Workers' Compensation Statute Declared Constitutional - Groch v. General Motors Corp., 883 N.E.2d 377 (Ohio 2008)
  • Too Clever By Half? 10th Circuit Issues Important Choice-of-Law Decision in Case Argued by MWL Attorney, Ryan L. Woody: Anderson, Shon v. Commerce Construction Services, Inc., 2008 WL 2599823, 07-3128 (10th Cir., July 2, 2008)
  • Attorney's Allocation of Tort Settlement Violates Terms of Plan: Judge Reconsiders Decision, Rules in Favor of ERISA Plan: Diamond Crystal Brands, Inc. v. Wallace, 531 F.Supp.2d 1366 (N.D. Ga. 2008)
  • Did You Know?

May 2008 Newsletter - Med Pay / PIP Subrogation Special Edition

  • New Med Pay / PIP Subrogation Chart Available!
  • The Difference Between Med Pay and PIP
  • Subrogating Med Pay and PIP Benefits
  • Colorado No-Fault Shuffle
  • Did you Know....
  • Simple Referral of Med / PIP Subrogation Claims

April 2008 Newsletter

  • Navigating The Storm: Understanding Future Credits In California Workers' Compensation Subrogation
  • Ryan Woody Presents at 5th Annual Property Subrogation Strategies ExecuSummit: Economic Loss Doctrine: The Monster In The Property Subrogation Closet
  • Texas Supreme Court Spanks Parties For Attempting To Settle Around Compensation Lien: Texas Mutual Ins. Co. v. Ledbetter, 2008 WL 918575 (Tex. 2008).

March 2008 Newsletter

  • New York Anti-Subrogation Bill Would Destroy All Non-Statutory Subrogation Rights
  • New Treatise Soon To Be Released: Fundamentals of Insurance Coverage In All 50 States
  • Education Is The Key To Successful Subrogation

February 2008 Newsletter

  • Subrogation Battle Lines Drawn: Gary Wickert Duels With Anti-Subrogation Law Professor On National Radio
  • A War Worth Fighting: The Great Alabama Battle Against Subrogation
  • 11th Circuit Clarifies ERISA Subrogation/Reimbursement Rights and Allows Recovery of Funds in Possession of Third-Party: Administrative Committee for the Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Associates Health & Welfare Plan v. Horton

January 2008 Newsletter

  • Gary Wickert Talks Subrogation on National Radio
  • Pennsylvania Supreme Court Takes Stand Against Gerrymandering Workers' Compensation Third-Party Recoveries: Gillette v. Wurst, 2007 WL 4555287 (Pa. 2007)
  • Subrogating in Canada

December 2007 Newsletter

  • Defending Subrogation
  • Illinois Court of Appeals Rebukes Judge for Reducing Lien: Michele Smith v. Louis Joliet Shoppingtown, L.P. and Panera, L.L.C., No. 1-06-2988 (2nd Div. Ill. Ct. App., Oct. 30, 2007)
  • Workers’ Compensation vs. No-Fault: Subrogating Delaware Workers’ Compensation Against PIP and Med Pay Benefits

November 2007 Newsletter

  • MWL to Write Exam Question for NBTA Certification
  • Be Wary Plan Administrators - Your Delay Can Cost You!
  • U.S. District Court For Southern District of Florida Declares Auto Immunity Statute Unconstitutional: Vanguard Car Rental U.S.A., Inc. v. Huchon, 2007 WL 2875388 (S.D. Fla. 2007)
  • ...And Then There Were Four: West Virginia Latest State to End Monopolistic Fund: Subrogation Statute Rewritten
  • Michael R. Sinnen Now Licensed to Practice in Minnesota

October 2007 Newsletter

  • Who Will Speak For Subrogation?
  • Houston Chronicle Article On Subrogation
  • How Do We Keep You Current On Subrogation Law?

September 2007 Newsletter

  • Kansas Legislature Considers Allowing Health Insurance Subrogation
  • Workers' Compensation Subrogation's Secret Weapon: Extraterritorial Subrogation: Lane v. Stevens Transport, 2007 WL 2319855 (E.D. Ark. 2007).
  • Extraterritorial Workers' Comp Subrogation: MWL Attorneys Gary Wickert and Ryan Woody Appeal to the Tenth Circuit: Anderson v. Commerce Constr. Serv., Inc., 2007 WL 109962 (D. Kan. Apr. 10, 2007).
  • Testing 1-2-3: Subrogating Against Your Insured's Test and Rental Drivers

August 2007 Newsletter

  • Trial Lawyers Upset at Texas Supreme Court Decision in Fortis: Houston Chronicle Reports on Anger and Depression Among Trial Lawyers In Texas
  • There's a New Sheriff In Town: Kansas Court of Appeals Decision Makes Life Difficult for Plaintiff's Attorneys
  • New York Appellate Court Narrows Carrier's Liability For Fees and Costs: Burns v. Varriale, 820 N.Y.2d 655 (N.Y.A.D. 2006)

July 2007 Newsletter

  • To Intervene or Not to Intervene: That Is the Question in California Workers' Compensation Subrogation
  • California Court Narrows Made Whole Doctrine: Allstate Insurance Company V. Superior Court, 2007 WL 1704017 (Cal. App. 2007).
  • MWL to Draft NASP Amicus Brief in Landmark Made Whole Case: Muller V. Society Insurance, 730 N.W.2d 668 (Wis. App. 2007), review granted.
  • Keynote Speech at ExecuSummit Conference: Workers' Compensation Subrogation in the New Millennium
  • New Third Edition of Workers' Compensation Subrogation in All 50 States Released
  • Welcome to the Firm: Daniel Borck, Associate

July 2, 2007 Special Health Insurance Subrogation Alert

  • The Texas Supreme Court Hands Significant Victory to Subrogation Over the Made-Whole Doctrine: Fortis Benefits V. Vanessa Cantu and Ford Motor Company, 05-0791, in the Supreme Court of Texas.

June 2007 Newsletter

  • SPECIAL SUBROGATION ALERT: Washington Court of Appeals Applies Consumer Protection Act to Subrogation Collection
  • Arizona Revamps Its Workers' Compensation Subrogation Statute
  • Alabama Supreme Court Clarifies Workers' Compensation Subrogation

May 2007 Newsletter

  • Subrogating When Your Insured Does the Rear-Ending
  • Subrogating Liability Claims
  • Subrogating For More Than Your Lien
  • Welcome to the Firm: Michael R. Sinnen, Associate

April 2007 Newsletter

  • Health Subrogation Not a Part of the Bankruptcy Estate: Another Health Subrogation Victory by Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer, S.C.
  • Workers' Compensation Subrogation: Which Payments Can Be Recovered?

March 2007 Newsletter

  • Subrogation and The Economic Loss Doctrine: A 50 State Survey

February 2007 Newsletter

  • District of Columbia Court of Appeals Rejects Made Whole Doctrine as Default Rule: Moore V. CapitalCare, Inc., 461 F.3d 1 (C.A.D.C. 2006).;
  • Made Whole Doctrine in Texas Clarified: Veazey V. Allstate Texas Lloyds, 2007 WL 29239 (N.D. Tex. 2007).; and
  • Federal Court Holds That Subrogated ERISA Plan May Remove Case Upon Initial Complaint: Fagan V. Destafinis,et al., 2:06-CV-00380-CNC (Dec. 14, 2006).

January 2007 Newsletter

  • Trial Lawyers Join the Fray in Fortis Made Whole Appeal - Texas Trial Lawyers Association File Amicus Curiae Brief
  • First-Party Diminution in Value Cases in All 50 States

December 2006 Newsletter

  • Something Old, Something New; Someone Borrowed, Someone to Sue - Workers’ Compensation Subrogation and Employee Leasing Companies

November 2006 Newsletter

  • Second Edition: ERISA and Health Insurance Subrogation In All 50 States Book Available
  • Perfect Storm: The Science Behind Subrogating Catastrophic Flood Losses

October 2006 Newsletter

  • New! Livestock/Vehicle Collision Subrogation Book
  • New! 2007 Updated Second Edition ERISA and Health Insurance Subrogation In All 50 States
  • Sleeping With the Enemy: Federal Statute Creates Opportunity for Subrogation Stipulation in Workers' Compensation Files
  • Workers' Compensation and Work-Related Traffic Accidents
  • Shortened Time to Answer Lawsuit in Wisconsin

September 2006 Newsletter

  • Duplex: Subrogating Landlord/Tenant Property Losses
  • Assault on Subrogation Continues - Chong v. State Farm , 428 F.Supp.2d 1136 (S.D. Cal. 2006).
  • Pennsylvania High Court Exempts HMO's From Anti-Subrogation Statute - Wirth v. Aetna U.S. Healthcare , 2006 WL 2408747 (Pa. 2006).

August 29, 2006 Special Health Insurance Alert

  • Fortis Benefits v. Vanessa Cantu and Ford Motor Co. , 05-0791, In the Supreme Court of Texas. Texas Supreme Court Grants Petition for Review - NASP Amicus Curiae Brief Filed - Oral Argument Set for November 16, 2006 at 9:00 A.M.
  • Plan Language Takes Center Stage in Reimbursement Case - Popowski and The Commerce Group (United Distributors' Health Plan) v. Deborah Parrott; BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina v. Carillo , 2006 WL 2433481 (11 th Cir. August 24, 2006).

August 2006 Newsletter

  • Wisconsin Supreme Court Hostile Toward Healthcare Subrogation
  • Squeezing the Turnip: Fidelity and Surety Bond Subrogation
  • Workers' Compensation Subrogation: Which Payments Can Be Recovered?

July 2006 Newsletter

  • Contracting Away Made Whole: Does the Made Whole Doctrine Apply If Your Policy/Plan Says it Doesn't?
  • Subrogation Involving the Firefighter's Rule or Rescue Doctrine

June 2006 Newsletter

  • Reimbursement of Deductibles
  • Failure to File Florida “Notice of Payment” of Workers' Comp Benefits Waive Subrogation Rights
  • Court Reporters Strike Back: Many States Banning Insurance Company Requirements to Use Specific Court Reporters

May 15, 2006 Special Health Insurance Subrogation Alert

  • A Supreme Court Victory for ERISA Subrogation
  • Pension Protection Act of 2005 in Conference Committee

May 2006 Newsletter

  • Supreme Court Watch: Joel Sereboff, et ux. v. Mid-Atlantic Medical Services, Inc. , No. 05-260.
  • Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer, S.C. Obtains Injunctive Relief
  • Setting Aside Binding Arbitration Decisions

April 2006 Newsletter

  • Mississippi Allows Subrogation in Medical Malpractice Cases
  • 8th Circuit Issues Favorable Post- Knudson Decision
  • Minnesota Supreme Court Limits Subrogation Rights
  • On-Line Subrogation File Referral Forms Available at www.mwl-law.com

Spring 2005 Newsletter

  • Success in Mediation
  • Efforts to Expand Dangerous Made Whole Doctrine - John J. Petta v. ABC Ins. Co., 03-0610. In the Supreme Court of State of Wisconsin.
  • New ERISA Book Finally Finished!
  • Subrogating on the Waterfront: Longshore and Harbor Workers' Comp Subrogation (Part 2 of 2)
  • Submit Your Subrogation Questions Via the Internet

Spring 2004 Newsletter

  • Battling the “Common Fund” Monster
  • Common Sense Prevails As Exclusivity Rule Is Limited By Alabama Supreme Court - Weaver v. Kimberly Clark Corp. , 2003 WL 2185720 (Ala. 2003).
  • Subrogating Against God?
  • Subrogating on the Waterfront: Longshore and Harbor Workers' Comp Subrogation (Part 1 of 2)
  • Submit Your Subrogation Questions Via Internet
  • Texas Issues Ethics Ruling on Attorneys' Fees
  • Chart on Contributory Negligence/Comparative Fault for All 50 States Available on MWL Website
  • Seminars Available
  • Future Newsletters to Be Sent in Electronic Form
  • Considering Joining the National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP)
  • New ERISA/Health Plan Subrogation Book Due in August
  • 2004 Updates to Workers' Compensation Subrogation In All 50 States Complete

Spring 2003 Newsletter

  • Great-West Life Ins. & Annuity Co. v. Knudson : The Aftermath
  • Wisconsin Court of Appeals Creates Obstacle to Effective Property Subrogation - Paulson v. Allstate , 2002 Wis. App. 168, 649 N.W.2d 645 (2002).
  • Statute of Limitations List Now Available!
  • Submit Your Subrogation Questions Via Internet
  • New Decision Complicates Workers' Compensation Subrogation in Georgia
  • Consider Joining the National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP)
  • Seminars Available

Summer 2002 Newsletter

  • Mohr & Anderson, S.C. Renamed Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer, S.C.
  • Ohio Supreme Court Declares Workers' Compensation Subrogation Statute Unconstitutional - Holeton v. Crouse Cartage Co. , 748 N.E.2d 1111 (Ohio 2001).
  • New Workers' Compensation Subrogation Book Now Available!
  • Workers' Compensation Subrogation Isn't What It Used To Be
  • Recovering Attorney's Fees in Property Subrogation
  • How to Subrogate When Your Insured Does the Rear-Ending

Winter 2000 Newsletter

  • Why Use National Subrogation Counsel?
  • Court of Appeals Allows Gerrymandered Settlement - Texas Workers' Compensation Ins. Fund v. Jose Serrano, et al. , No. 13-95-482-CV, Court of Appeals (Tex. Civ. App. - Corpus Christi 1999).
  • Subrogation Under Attack in Pennsylvania
  • Lien Reduction Statutes: The Newest Subrogation Obstacle
  • Inaugural NASP Conference a Huge Success
  • Pending Legislation Which Set Uniform Fees for Medical Records
  • Witnesses' Statements in Wisconsin
  • Gary Wickert Publishes First Novel: Dark Redemption

Fall 2000 Newsletter

  • The Erosion of ERISA Subrogation Rights
  • Assignment of Subrogation Interest Negated - Reed v. Bradley, 2000 WL 1030327 (Wis. App. July 27, 2000).
  • Subrogation Seminar Materials Now Available
  • New Mexico Fire Subrogation
  • Subrogating Defective Firestone Tires
  • Workers' Compensation Subrogation in Automobile No-Fault States

Spring 2000 Newsletter

  • Understanding National Subrogation Programs
  • ERISA Preemption Doctrine Weakened - Blackburn v. Sundstrand Corp. , 115 F.3d 493 (7th Cir. 1997).
  • New Mexico Fire Subrogation
  • Assault on Subrogation in Ohio Continues
  • How to Obtain Credit for a Third Party Settlement in a Texas Workers' Compensation Claim
  • Wacky Warning Labels
  • We Are Internet Ready!
  • Want to Deal With Just One Lawyer for All Your National Subrogation?

Spring 1999 Newsletter

  • Subrogating for More Than Your Lien?
  • Wisconsin Supreme Court Expands UM Coverage - Hull v. State Farm Mutual Ins. Co. , 222 Wis.2d. 627 (Dec. 15, 1998).
  • Court of Appeals Issues Two Important Insurance Coverage Decisions
  • A Liability Carriers' Duty to Defend Upon Payment of Policy Limits

Fall 1998 Newsletter

  • Gary Wickert Offers National Subrogation Program From the Midwest
  • One Injury - Three Different ERISA Subrogation Results: Ninaus v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company., 97.0191 (Ct. App. Wis. July 14, 1998).
  • Subrogation: The New Balancing Act In "Made Whole" Cases
  • Subrogation Bible Now Available
  • Gary Wickert to Speak at IRM Insurance Conference
  • Credibility
  • Discovering Evidence of Alternative Causes of Injury
  • Wisconsin Supreme Court Creates New Tort of Negligent Supervision

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