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Product Liability – Defendant Entitled To Summary Judgment Because Plaintiff Could Not Prove That Defendant Manufactured Product
Jun 15, 2000 Defense
Joe Postel: Kalis v. Colgate-Palmolive Co., 231 F.3d 1049 (7th Cir. 2000)
Howard Trafman obtained a not liable defense verdict in favor of the defendant’s homeowner in a trip and fall over a metal track for a sliding door located between the defendant’s kitchen and family room. Plaintiff tore his rotator cuff which required surgical repair. The defense successfully contended the condition […]
Breach Of Contract To Procure Insurance—No Breach Because Obligor Purchased The Required Insurance
Aug 15, 1999 Coverage
Joe Postel: West Lafayette Corp. v. Taft Contracting, 178 F.3d 840 (7th Cir. 1999)
David Osborne: 305 Ill.App.3d 1112, 756 N.E.2d 489 (Table) (1st Dist. 1999) (affirming summary judgment in favor of excess insurer client, holding that blanket additional insured endorsement did not apply where underlying contract did not specify provision of excess coverage to additional insured, and did not “drop down” to fill […]
Priority Of Coverage For Rental Vehicle—Policies Contribute By Equal Shares, Not Pro Rata
Oct 15, 1998 Coverage
Joe Postel: North Am. Spec. Ins. Co. v. Liberty Mutual Ins. Co., 297 Ill. App. 3d 595 (1st Dist. 1998)