Does the CGL cover these damages? Hot Spot manufactures and installs hot water heaters. Linda signed a contract with Hot Spot for the purchase and installation of a new hot water heater in her condo. Shortly after the hot water heater was installed, it leaked water onto floors in the laundry room and living room while Linda was at work. The hot water heater was inoperable and the water ruined the hardwood floor in the living room. Linda sued Hot Spot to recover damages for the cost of the hot water heater and the cost of replacing the hardwood floor. Hot Spot is insured under a CGL policy. Are the damages covered? Click here for the answer.
Is the employee's remedy limited to workers' compensation? An employee, who was driving a company-owned truck was injured while in the course of making his deliveries. The injury occurred when the truck was struck from behind by a car driven by a young woman. In these circumstances, is the employee’s remedy limited to workers’ compensation? Click here for the answer.
Are you a comparative negligence expert? Answer this AEI exam question and find out, click here for the answer.
Is the Driver Liable? A car was struck from behind by a van. The car was stopped at a traffic light at the time of the accident. The impact of the van propelled the car into a pedestrian who was crossing the street directly in front of the car. The police officer who investigated the accident issued a summons to the driver of the car for driving while intoxicated and that driver later pleaded guilty to that offense. If the pedestrian sustained injury, is the driver of the car liable to the pedestrian for common law negligence? Click here for the answer.
Would You Pay This Claim? An insured filed a homeowners claim after her house was damaged by an electrical fire. The insured submitted a $75,000 estimate for damage to the house itself, and a proof of loss for personal property in the amount of $100,000. The damage to the house was legitimate, but after interviewing witnesses and reviewing the proof of loss, you concluded that there was sufficient evidence to prove that the insured intentionally inflated her personal property damage claim by $30,000. Should the insurer pay the legitimate portion of the claim? Click here for the answer.
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Recent Course Revisions:
#110 Law of Contracts
#112 Tort Theories & Defense
#114 Law of Bailments
#410 Intro To Workers' Comp