Insurer’s failure to advise policyholder of its interest in allocated damages results in coverage for general verdict. The South Carolina Supreme Court has concluded that: (1) an insurance company’s reservation of rights letter was insufficient and the insured had therefore waived its coverage defenses; (2) even if the reservation of rights had been effective, the… Continue Reading
Collins & Lacy Welcomes Christopher M. Huber to the Statewide Business Defense Firm
[COLUMBIA, S.C. – November 19, 2014] – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce Christopher Huber has joined the firm’s Columbia office. Huber is an associate practicing in the areas of insurance coverage litigation and professional liability. Prior to joining Collins & Lacy, Huber clerked for the Honorable Terry L. Wooten, United States District… Continue Reading
Auto Coverage for UberX Drivers Meets SC Requirements According to SCDOI
UberX may have passed one of the primary roadblocks to its business operations in South Carolina – meeting the state’s insurance requirements. In July 2014, UberX, a ridesharing service, expanded into South Carolina, offering transportation in four of the state’s major urban areas – Columbia, Charleston, Myrtle Beach, and Greenville. UberX’s transportation service is offered… Continue Reading
Meet Pete Dworjanyn (pronounced "Dee-vor-ee-ah-nan")
Post by Stan Lacy It is my pleasure to introduce you to my friend and partner Pete Dworjanyn who will be contributing to our blog for the next two weeks. Pete is an equity shareholder and a member of the management committee. He brings a different prospective to the workers’ compensation blog because he also… Continue Reading