By Jeffrey T. Miller. There is a commonly held misconception that defense attorneys don’t want to settle cases. After all, every settled case represents a lost chance to bill and reduces the number...
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HOT TOPICS – Professional Liability Risks to Watch Out For During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has drastically altered what society once understood as “normal life,” especially within the realm of professional liability. Professional liability claims are...
Jeffrey Miller appears on “Today’s Verdict: Resolving Cases During the Pandemic”
Jeffrey Miller appeared on Today’s Verdict, discussing the “6 Things You Must Know – Resolving Cases During the Pandemic”. During the pandemic, courts have been closed or operating at significantly...
PMT Delivers a Win – Aggressive Early Action Saves Clients Money
By Jeffrey D. Schulman. Court: Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Westchester Judge: Hon. William J. Giacomo Case Type: Construction, General Liability Caption: Philadelphia Indemnity...
In the Eyes of the Beholder: Bankrupt Store Sells Unpaid $175M Business Interruption Claims
By Jeffrey T. Miller. As we reported earlier, Century 21 Department Stores filed for bankruptcy as a result of the pandemic. Century 21 claimed that its bankruptcy was in part a result of its...
Insurers Allege Fraud by Reinsurer’s Accountant
By Lawrence N. Rogak. A suit against accounting firm KPMG alleged that the firm aided its clients in defrauding third parties, which had been partially dismissed, has been revived by the Appellate...
HOT TOPICS – Baby You Can Drive My Car: Product Liability Exposure in the Age of Self-Driving Vehicles
By Kenneth A. Krajewski. “The intersection of law, politics, and technology is going to force a lot of good thinking.” – Bill Gates. As the world continues to make leaps in...
PMT Always on Your Side – Our Commitment to Constant Learning and Continuing Education
By Jeffrey T. Miller. One of the ways PMT is Always on Your Side is by serving as your trusted adviser and counselor. We believe that we are charged with the duty to keep our insurance carriers,...
PMT Delivers a Win – “I Don’t Know”: Exposing Meritless Lawsuit with Plaintiff’s Own Words
By Jeffrey T. Miller Court: Supreme Court of the State of New York, Rockland County Judge: Hon. Rolf Thorsen Case Type: Slip and Fall Caption: Martinez v. Inserra Supermarkets, Inc Index No.:...
HOT TOPICS – Workers’ Compensation and COVID-19: A Spike in Cases, a Rise in Claims
By Charlene Stewart Barnaba and Anthony M. Napoli. As businesses and employers navigate this “new normal,” developing policies and procedures to protect against the spread of the Coronavirus,...