Posts tagged Statute of Limitations.
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The decision of when to sue insurance companies, especially excess insurers, can be difficult, especially in disputes involving multiple claims, long timelines, and conflicting coverage positions between insurers. A recent federal court in Delaware, General Cable Corp. v. Scottsdale Indemnity Co., No, 1:24-CV-00797-TMH, 2025 WL 2576384, (D. Del. Sept. 5, 2025) underscores the timing risks in pursuing recovery in and out of litigation. In a word of warning to Delaware policyholders, the court dismissed a lawsuit against a manufacturer’s directors and officers excess liability insurers because its claims were either not ripe for adjudication or untimely filed.

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Increasing public concern over sexual misconduct, evidenced by the #MeToo movement and investigations into high-profile organizations such as USA Gymnastics, the Boy Scouts of America, various religious institutions, and the entertainment industry, has led to the enactment of laws that may have a major impact on the coverage litigation world. This year, eighteen states and the District of Columbia will enact laws modifying the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse cases, allowing victims to bring claims that otherwise would have been time-barred.

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