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McCarter & English, LLP

Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder

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McCarter & English, LLP

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Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder - USA - Nationwide

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

McCarter & English's insurance recovery team offers well-honed strengths in policyholder-side litigation. Clients benefit from a strong group of insurance litigation specialists, with experience acting for major corporates across a wide range of industries.

Work Highlights

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  • McCarter & English represented Johnson & Johnson, its affiliates and its captive insurer in insurance coverage litigation arising from thousands of bodily injury claims alleging harm from talc products. The firm pursued coverage against multiple insurers under historical liability policies in proceedings addressing the scope of insurance for underlying talc‑related claims.

Strengths

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  • The group is excellent at drilling down on complex coverage issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Sherilyn Pastor
    Band 3Sherilyn Pastor

    Sherilyn Pastor

    Sherilyn Pastor has a well-regarded policyholder practice, representing clients in high-value and complex coverage disputes, including business interruption and environmental-related claims.

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    Sherilyn Pastor

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