Description
Across the country, states and local governments are suing the manufacturers and distributors of opioids. These lawsuits raise important and interesting questions for insurers and policyholders about the scope of insurance coverage for these claims. Counsel for insurers and policyholders need to be prepared to address a range of cutting-edge coverage issues and make mission-critical recommendations.
Listen as our authoritative panel discusses the many factors counsel should consider when assessing coverage for opioid-related claims and provides practical considerations regarding the types of policies typically in play for resolving these disputes.
Presented By
Ms. Engh has a wide range of experience in the insurance coverage area. She has handled coverage litigation and negotiated insurance recoveries on behalf of corporate policyholders for a variety of claims, including asbestos, lead, and other mass tort claims; environmental liabilities; first party property damage; directors and officers and errors and omissions claims; and political risks.
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This 90-minute webinar is eligible in most states for 1.5 CLE credits.
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Date + Time
- event
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
- schedule
1:00 PM E.T.
- Opioid liability claims
- Investigation
- Litigation
- Parties
- Coverage issues
- Policy types
- Defenses
- Practical steps
- Insurers
- Policyholders
The panel will review these and other critical issues:
- How should insurers and policyholders address explicit cooperation obligations in the claims process?
- What impact will opioid-related claims have on policy terms for policyholders moving forward?
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