Intervention Denied to Seek Special Verdicts or Jury Interrogatories

October 2020


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LEGAL NEWS & ANALYSIS
Tim Thornton
Intervention Denied to Seek Special Verdicts or Jury Interrogatories

Published: American Bar Association,Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section – Insurance Coverage Litigation

In Ex parte Builders Mut. Ins. Co., insurers were denied the right to intervene in a construction defect lawsuit for the purpose of proffering a special verdict form or special interrogatories to go with a general verdict form. The purpose of the proposed special verdict or jury interrogatories was to determine which construction defect damages were covered by the applicable commercial general liability insurance policies. 
So you think you know the law
So You Think You Know The Law?

TRUE OR FALSE? 
A party may be permitted to intervene as a matter of right in an action if their interest is only remote or contingent (under South Carolina law). 

TRUE OR FALSE? 
All courts allow intervention even if interests are contingent on the outcome of the underlying litigation, but not too remote.

TRUE OR FALSE? 
An insurer may be permitted to intervene if it has a claim or defense that shares a question of law or fact in common with the main action.
Mike Eisenbaum
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Subcontractors Beware: Understand Your Liability and Defense Obligations in Contracts

Published: Professional Builder

Many subcontractors don’t realize the extent of liability when signing an indemnity agreement. They presume that they will defend only if they are found negligent. The unfortunate reality is, everything can be done correctly, but the subcontractor still has to defend and potentially pay a lot of money.



FIRM NEWS
 
Tim Thornton Included in The Best Lawyers in America 2021

Partner Tim Thornton was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021. This marks Tim’s eleventh year on the list for his work in insurance law. 
 
Mike Eisenbaum Joins CLM Property and Webinar Development Committees

The Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) Property Committee provides education regarding property claims and litigation issues as well as current information and strategies involving those issues. The Webinar Development Committee provides complimentary webinars for CLM members, with topics ranging from Alternative Dispute Resolution to Workers’ Compensation issues.
  
Tim Thornton Appointed to Three ABA TIPS Committees

Partner Tim Thornton has been appointed to the following American Bar Association Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section Committees for the 2020-21 bar year:
  • Chair of the Insurance Coverage Litigation General Committee
  • Member of the Conference Standing Committee
  • Member of the Book Publishing Board Standing Committee
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Please Note: This article is necessarily general in nature and is not a substitute for legal advice with respect to any particular case. Readers should consult with an attorney before taking any action affecting their interests.