By Rosa M. Tumialán and Kileen M. Dietrich
The Illinois Appellate Court for the First District issued an opinion on December 19, 2023, in Nat’l Fire Ins. Co. of Hartford & Cont’l Ins. Co. v. Visual Pak Co., Inc., 2023 IL App (1st) 221160, which finally answered the question of whether an updated catch-all provision
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Tressler Named to 10 Best Lawyers® 2025 “Best Law Firms” Lists
Tressler is proud to announce that the firm has been named to 10 prestigious Best Lawyers® 2025 “Best Law Firms” lists. The 2025 edition of “Best Law Firms” recognizes the most elite firms nationwide, identified for their professional excellence with consistently positive feedback from clients and peers. This is Tressler’s sixth consecutive year of inclusion by Best Lawyers®.
Tressler’s…
The BIPA Amendment: Finally a Cap on Damages
By: Rosa M. Tumialán, Alyssa Vranak and Henry Rodriguez
On August 2, 2024, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Illinois Senate Bill 2979 (“SB 2979”) into law. This amendment modifies the Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”), 740 ILCS 14, to limit the amount a plaintiff can recover when a private entity collects, stores and/or discloses his…
Supreme Court Rules Insurer Is A “Party In Interest” And Can Raise Objections In Insureds’ Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Proceeding
By Sarah Hertz Maisel, Alyssa Vranak and Jacob Baron
Truck Insurance Exchange v. Kaiser Gypsum Company, Inc.
The Truck Decision
On June 6, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Truck Insurance Exchange v. Kaiser Gypsum Co., Inc., et al., No. 22-1079, holding that an insurer with financial responsibility for a bankruptcy…
The Latest Volley in the Continued Debate About GL Coverage for BIPA Claims
By Rosa M. Tumialán and Alyssa Vranak
The First District Illinois Appellate Court’s opinion in National Fire Ins. Co., et al. v. Visual Pak Co., Inc., 2023 IL App (1st) 221160, represents the first case to address the application of the Recording and Distribution of Material in Violation of Statute since the Illinois Supreme…
Named Driver Exclusion Barred Insured’s Claims for Uninsured Motorist Benefits
On March 27, 2023, the Illinois Appellate Court rendered its decision in Safeway Insurance Company v. Jafar Al-Rifaei, 2024 IL App (1st) 231391, determining there are no mandatory insurance requirements or public policy violations where the sole named insured excludes a driver under his automobile insurance policy and subsequently allows the excluded driver to…
7th Circuit Affirms Preventative Repairs Do Not Constitute “Property Damage” Under Commercial General Liability Coverage
In St. Paul Guardian Insurance Co. et al. v. Walsh Construction Co., No. 23-1662, 2024 WL 1841941 (7th Cir. Apr. 29, 2024), three insurers have no duty to cover a general contractor for defective columns built at O’Hare International Airport, because the defects did not constitute property damage under the contractor’s insurance policies.
A 2-1…
Tressler Talks: Preparing and Preserving the Appellate Record
We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming virtual Tressler Talk:Tressler Talks: Preparing and Preserving the Appellate RecordThursday, May 9, 20242:00pm-3:00pm CT Webinar
Join Tressler’s experienced attorneys for this complimentary Appellate and Insurance Law Tressler Talk. Attendees will come away with a deeper understanding of appeals in general and the importance of…
Honoring Women’s History Month: Keeping Women in Law on Board
By Caitlin Frenzer and Sarah Hertz Maisel
March is a month of important dates and holidays that recognize women. Not only is March Women’s History Month, but March also includes Equal Pay Day on March 6, and International Women’s Day on March 8. These dates can serve as a reminder to members of the legal…
Linda Bondi Morrison Named to Law360’s 2024 Editorial Advisory Board
Tressler is proud to announce that Linda Bondi Morrison has been named to Law360’s 2024 Insurance Authority General Liability Editorial Advisory Board. The editorial advisory boards provide feedback on Law360’s coverage and expert insight on how best to shape future coverage. Congratulations, Linda!
Law360 Insurance Authority delivers comprehensive coverage and analysis in general liability, property…