Monthly Archives: February 2018

Uber, Lyft, And New York Loss Transfer

Posted by Gary L. Wickert on February 28, 2018

Ridesharing has officially arrived in New York, and confusion over New York no-fault insurance and PIP Loss Transfer has arrived with it. On June 29, 2017, the New York State Assembly approved, and Governor Andrew Cuomo signed, the state’s $153 … Learn More

Subrogating E-Cigarette Explosions

Posted by Richard A. Schuster on February 13, 2018

E-cigarettes are advertised and sold as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes. They literally burst onto the scene back in 2007 and are now a $7 billion global industry made up of roughly 500 brands. Some of the most popular brands … Learn More

Don’t Give Frozen Pipe Subrogation The Cold Shoulder

Posted on February 12, 2018

Most people remember from grade school science class that water expands as it freezes. There is also a common misconception that this expanding ice physically causes a pipe to rupture. However, this expanding ice is often only one part of the equation, … Learn More

Wisconsin Temporary Employees Who Do Not File Workers’ Compensation Claim Can Sue Special Employers

Posted by Gary L. Wickert on February 8, 2018

It seems that in Wisconsin, the Exclusive Remedy Rule, which prevents an employee from suing his employer in tort, isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be. On January 6, 2018, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals held that a temporary … Learn More

Texas Supreme Court Denies Appeal In Waiver Of Subrogation Case

Posted by Gary L. Wickert on February 2, 2018

On January 26, 2018, the Texas Supreme Court refused to review the July 14, 2016 decision by the Texas Court of Appeals in Ins. Co. of the State of Pennsylvania v. Roberts, 506 S.W.3d 498 (Tex. App. 2016), review denied … Learn More