Why Interventions Matter: The Da Nolt Case And The Growing Problem Of Courts Denying Subrogated Carriers A Seat At The Table

There is a growing and troubling trend in courts across the country: denying subrogated insurance carriers the right to intervene in pending litigation on the theory that the insured’s attorney already “adequately represents” the insurer’s interests. While this assumption may appear superficially convenient, it rarely holds true in practice. Subrogation is complex. Its objectives differ…

When Cheaper Feels Better—But Isn’t: The Psychology Behind Subrogation’s Costliest Mistake

Litigation is rarely cheap, but often necessary in the context of disputed insurance claims. Those who resist paying subrogation claims know that many insurers hesitate to file suit, hoping to “save money” on litigation costs. As a result, those same insurers frequently receive only partial recoveries, even on the strongest liability cases. Over the past…