Coverage Litigations & Appeals
Experienced Litigators. Trusted Strategists.
When coverage disputes escalate, insurers rely on us to litigate and, when necessary, appeal complex insurance coverage matters. At LRD, we are not just litigators—we are strategic partners who know when to press forward and when to pivot.
Our team is experienced in managing high-stakes coverage litigation across the country, including in specialized venues like the Complex Commercial Litigation Division of the Delaware Superior Court. We understand the pressure points that lead to resolution but are fully prepared to see a case through trial and appeal.
We litigate efficiently and with purpose, helping insurers reduce exposure and resolve disputes favorably.
Our Services Include:
• Coverage litigation and trial advocacy
• Appellate briefing and argument
• Strategic settlement negotiation
• Forum and jurisdictional strategy
• Expert witness development and coordination
Representative Results
We’ve delivered results that have shaped precedent and reduced millions in potential exposure for our clients.
General Star Indemnity Co. v. Toy Quest Ltd.
Obtained summary judgment ruling that insurer had no duty to defend underlying suit because “abuse of process” claims did not fall within “personal and advertising injury” coverage of CGL policy.
Aearo Technologies LLC v. ACE Am. Ins. Co.
Represented primary CGL insurer in coverage dispute over defense costs for the 3M Combat Arms Earplug Products Liability Litigation. Won partial summary judgment that coverage for MDL must be evaluated on an individual lawsuit basis.
Harman Int’l Indus., Inc. v. Illinois Nat’l Ins. Co.
Represented excess carrier in “bump up” coverage litigation in Delaware Superior Court CCLD. Defeated policyholder’s initial summary judgment motion, paving the way for early resolution and exit from case.
In re Residential Capital, LLC/Drennen v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s of London
Represented excess E&O insurer in long-running coverage litigation arising out of bankruptcy of Residential Capital, the residential mortgage division of GMAC. Obtained ruling from bankruptcy court that excess insurers are not liable for prejudgment interest or extracontractual amounts due to lack of underlying exhaustion, eliminating hundreds of millions of dollars of exposure for excess carriers.
Colony Insurance Company v. Henry Properties, Inc.
Obtained summary judgment ruling in favor of insurer holding that weapon exclusion and assault and battery exclusion in CGL policy barred coverage for shooting death at grocery store.
ChemTreat, Inc. v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s of London
Obtained summary judgment ruling in favor of insurer holding that prior knowledge exclusions in architects and engineers professional liability policy barred coverage.
Jalbert v. Zurich Serv. Corp.
Won summary judgment and appellate affirmance for excess carrier that SEC investigation constituted a claim first made before the relevant policy period.
UBS Financial Serv. Inc. of Puerto Rico v. XL Specialty Ins. Co.
Won appellate affirmance of judgment for insurer that specific litigation exclusion barred coverage for regulatory investigations, lawsuits, and over one thousand FINRA arbitrations filed after collapse of Puerto Rican bond market.
Nova Southeastern Univ., Inc. v. Continental Cas. Co.
Obtained favorable summary judgment ruling holding that lawsuit arising out of three alleged errors constituted a single “claim” under consecutive architects and engineers policies.