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Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder - USA - Nationwide

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Band 4

What the Team is Known For

K&L Gates offers significant trial and arbitration experience, including London market expertise, in matters pertaining to environmental coverage, asbestos and product liability. It is also well-versed in bodily injury and business interruption and offers strong support in insurance bankruptcy issues and the development of cyber risk policies. In addition, the team demonstrates considerable capability in complex construction defect and D&O liability matters and offers notable expertise in catastrophic loss disputes.

Notable practitioners

Michael Nelson and Sarah Turpin are key contacts.

Work Highlights

  • K&L Gates represented Caesarstone USA in insurance coverage litigation against multiple insurers concerning defense costs and potential liabilities arising from bodily injury claims related to alleged exposure to silica in its products. The firm advised the policyholder in parallel proceedings in federal and state courts seeking coverage under liability policies.

Strengths

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They are very aggressive in pursuing their clients' interests and have a very good understanding of applicable law. They also made themselves available for frequent discussions on important matters, and they've handled complicated matters flawlessly.

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They have deep insurance litigation experience on the side of policyholders, and they're extremely adept in sophisticated insurance matters.

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