Atlantic Insurance Counsel - Summer 2002
2-Aug-2002

In this issue:

• Punitive Damages Award of $1 million against Insurance Company
• Estate Cannot Recover Loss of Future Income
• Proceeds from Life Insurance where the Insured Dies from Illegal Activities
• The Debate over Wrongful Life Actions Continues
• Per Quod Claims may be Dead in Nova Scotia
• 75% Contributory Negligence for Failure to Wear Seatbelt
• Capacity Distinguished from Function in Loss of Future Earning Capacity Claims
• Release Signed Shortly After Auto Accident Held Not Valid
• No Duty to Defend where Driver not Insured but Driving with Permission of Insured
• Video Surveillance need not be disclosed in List of Documents
• Contributions between Insurance Policies with "Other Insurance" Clauses
• Expert’s Report on Low Impact Collision held not Admissible
• Insurer’s Duty to Defend
• Damages for Past Loss of Income while in receipt of Long Term Disability Group Insurance Benefits
• Adjuster’s Letters Sufficient to Extend Limitation Period

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