This handbook is a focused review of the elements and pleadings of insurance litigation causes of action in Illinois.
This reference is a guide to the elements and pleading requirements of an insurance cause of action. Each quick, yet complete, chapter states the specific action and laws regarding the action, the statute of limitations, remedies, relevant standard jury instruction, affirmative defenses, a checklist for complaint, and related actions. Also included are forms for each cause of action. Topics covered in this handbook include declaratory judgments, bad-faith refusal to settle, negligent issuance of a life insurance policy, and insurance broker malpractice.
Chapter 1 — Declaratory Judgments
R. Sean Hocking, Craig & Craig, LLC, Mattoon
Chapter 2 — Bad-Faith Refusal To Settle and Unreasonable Failure To Settle
Alexander M. Memmen and John A. Kasserman,The Memmen Law Firm, LLC, Chicago
Chapter 3 — Negligent Issuance of a Life Insurance Policy
Alexander M. Memmen and John A. Kasserman,The Memmen Law Firm, LLC, Chicago
Chapter 4 — Insurance Broker Malpractice
John F. Watson and Chase A. Rich,Craig & Craig, LLC, Mattoo
