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Crowthers v. Travelers: The Federal Court Gets It Right Again on IFCA
Crowthers v. Travelers: The Federal Court Gets It Right Again on IFCA The Washington State Insurance Fair Conduct Act, commonly referred to as “IFCA”, continues to cause significant concern among insurers conducting business in the State of Washington. The lack of any...
Construction in Seattle – An All Time High
As most insurers and lawyers in the Northwest know, construction in the Northwest region of the United States is at a record level. What many people do not understand, however, is just how dramatic this increase is. If you are not from the Northwest, you may not...
Fraudulent Water Damage Claims “Arson In The 21st Century”
Since 1988, Tom Lether has represented national and local insurers in first-party arson claims. Utilizing examinations under oath, requests for information, forensic experts, and other investigatory tools, Lether & Associates has been involved in some of the...
Recent Oregon Supreme Court Decision
Yesterday, the Oregon Supreme Court issued a decision clarifying the statute of limitation for negligent construction claims. In Goodwin v. Kingsmen Plastering Inc., 359 Or. 694 (June 16, 2016), the Court was asked to identify the period of limitations for a negligent...
Oregon’s Latest Take On Stipulated Judgments
On November 19, 2015, the Oregon Supreme Court overturned longstanding Oregon caselaw and held that a covenant not to execute in exchange for an assignment of rights does not automatically extinguish an insurer’s liability for a stipulated judgment.
FRCP 26 AMENDMENTS AND THE EFFECTS ON INSTITUTIONAL DISCOVERY
In our latest blog entry, we discuss the amendments to FRCP 26 and how they will affect discovery in federal cases involving institutional clients moving forward.
Washington Court’s Most Recent Analysis on “Arising Out Of” Language in the Context of UIM Claims
The case specifically involved questions of whether there was underinsured motorist (“UIM”) coverage for an injury to an insured pedestrian resulting from the intentional firing of a gun from an uninsured pickup truck. In the decision, the Supreme Court addressed two certified questions from the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington. These specific questions involve whether the subject injury arose out of the use of the motor vehicle and whether the shooter’s intent was material.
Dec. 10, 2015 Construction Defect Disputes & Litigation
On December 10, 2015 Tom will be speaking in Portland, OR at NBI's Construction Defect Disputes & Litigation: Using Coverage, Case Law, and Indemnification to Shift Liability.
Dec. 3, 2015 CLE Bootcamp
On December 3, 2015 Tom will be speaking at the Annual CLE Bootcamp in Seattle, WA.
Nov. 17, 2015 Worksite Accident Claims
On November 17, 2015 Tom will be speaking about Worksite Accident Claims: Prevention, Occurrence, & Resolution in Seattle, WA.
Oct. 22-23, 2015 Insurance Law Conference
On Oct. 22-23, 2015 Tom will be speaking at the Comprehensive Insurance Law conference in Seattle, WA.
Sept. 18, 2015 MC Consultants Conference
On Friday September 18, 2015 Tom will be speaking at MC Consultants 21st Annual West Region Construction Litigation & Insurance Coverage conference in San Diego, CA.
2015 Independent Insurance Adjusters Conference
Tom will be speaking at the National Association of Independent Insurance Adjusters Conference in Seattle, WA on September 17th.
Tom Lether Seminar Presentations October 2014
Tom Lether will be speaking at two upcoming Conferences in the next several weeks. He will be a panel member for the Northwest Breakout Session on Coverage and Current Trends for the 20th Annual West Region Construction Litigation and Insurance Coverage Conference in...
West Coast Casualty Seminar Recap
As you may be aware, Tom Lether recently was one of the speakers at the West Coast Casualty Construction Defect Seminar in California. Tom spoke specifically about stipulated settlement and consent judgments which continue to be an ever increasing problem for insurers...
New Decisions Impacting Insurance Law
New Decision Update Two well-reasoned decisions from the Western District of Washington have recently provided clarity to Washington law on a pair of subjects that have been of particular interest in the insurance industry in the past several years in this...
Taking Lether & Associates to “New Heights”
Climbing Mt. Rainier On Saturday June 21, 2014 at 5:30 am two paralegals from Lether & Associates reached the summit of Mt. Rainier. Andrei Teretchenko and Hugh Engel started their ascent from Camp Muir early Saturday morning, and returned to base camp after...
Congratulations, Tom Lether!
Tom Lether, along with Lether & Associates has been awarded the Washington State Dispute Resolution Award: Insurance Litigator of the Year!
Excess and Reinsurance Issues
Excess and Reinsurance Issues are increasingly important topics that are prevalent in insurance litigation across the country. We have knowledge and experience dealing with these complex matters. If you have any question or concerns please feel free the contact Lether & Associates.
Seahawks Blue and Green in New York
The Empire State building in New York was Blue and Green Monday and Tuesday night as part of the #whosgonnawin promotion put on by Verizon. This picture was taken by Lether & Associates Attorney Brian Donovan right outside the New York Office.
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Oregon Supreme Court Strikes Down $500,000 Non-Economic Damages Cap for Personal Injury Claims as Unconstitutional
On July 9, 2020, the Oregon Supreme Court issued its Opinion in Busch v. McInnis Waste Sys., Inc.,...
Washington Insurance Commissioner Releases New Guidance to Businesses in Light of Recent Events
On June 3, 2020, Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kriedler advised Washington State business...
New Federal Court Case Tests the Limits of Washington Supreme Court Ruling in Keodalah and Allows Some Claims Against Adjusters to Proceed in State Court.
As many of you likely recall, the Washington Supreme Court affirmed the trial court’s dismissal of...
Washington Update
As we all continue to deal with the social, commercial, and legal fallout from the COVID-19...
Continuing Developments with Business Interruption Claims
While we all continue to strive for a sense of normalcy in the midst of the ever-changing COVID-19...
Suspicious and Fraudulent Claims
As the COVID-19 health crisis continues in the United States, a number of insurers have already...
Life Returns to Normal (Almost) on Lake Union
As we enter day 29 of the Washington State shutdown order, it appears that the worst of the...
COVID-19 Update
As the COVID-19 crisis continues to impact every aspect of our personal and professional lives,...
Insurance – An Essential Service
The State of Washington has recently clarified its list of essential services which are permitted...
Washington State Insurance Commissioner’s COVID-19 Letter
As we at Lether Law Group and the rest of Washington State enter our second day of Washington...
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