Program Chairs

Joshua B. Cronin
von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
Milwaukee

Mollie T. Kugler
von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
Milwaukee

Presenters

Austin Borton
Leavell & Borton S.C.
Racine

Samantha M. Dorning
Borgelt, Powell, Peterson & Frauen, S.C.
Milwaukee

Erik M. Gustafson
von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
Milwaukee

Maria B. Krause
Simpson & Deardorff, S.C.
Milwaukee

Alexander C. Lemke
Meissner Tierney Fisher & Nichols, S.C.
Milwaukee

Matthew P. Martin
Meissner Tierney Fisher & Nichols, S.C.
Milwaukee

David W. McCormack
Meissner Tierney Fisher & Nichols, S.C.
Milwaukee

Nicole R. Radler
Simpson & Deardorff, S.C.
Milwaukee

Michael J. Wirth
von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
Milwaukee

8:30 am An Insured’s Duties Under Property and Liability Insurance Policies

• When does substantial compliance satisfy Proof of Loss requirements?
• Does a deposition fulfill the Examination Under Oath requirement?

Erik M. Gustafson, Michael J. Wirth

9:30 am Insurance Coverage Case Law Update

• Cincinnati Ins. Co. v. Ropicky: When does an endorsement change coverage vs. add to it?
• Est. of Baier v. Hemauer: How courts interpret policy endorsements.
• Quick hits: EUO vs. deposition, hail damage bad faith, and defining “collapse.”

Samantha M. Dorning

10:30 am Break

10:45 am Insurance Coverage Appeals: Lessons from Distinguished Multiplying Buildings, LLC v. Germantown Mut. Ins. Co.

• What should a carrier consider when deciding whether to appeal emerging issues or precedent-setting rulings that could have a broad impact beyond the case at hand?
• How should counsel approach appellate court judges who may not be experts in insurance or policy language (i.e., how to keep judges engaged and focused)?
• What can be learned from the recent insurance coverage case, DMB v. Germantown, about the court’s interpretation of the “ordinance or law” exclusion?

Alexander C. Lemke, David W. McCormack

11:45 am Lunch (on your own)

12:45 pm Timely Payment of Claims and Section 628.46 of the Wisconsin Statutes

• Review the history of Wis. Stat. § 628.46 and how it has been applied to both first and third party claims.
• Assess the current status of the law regarding when statutory interest is due and owing.
• Discuss other considerations of timeliness regardless of applicable statutes.

Maria B. Krause, Nicole R. Radler

1:45 pm Duty to Cooperate and Reasonableness of Defense Costs

Matthew P. Martin

2:45 pm Break

3:00 pm Appraisal of Property Claims

Austin Borton

4:00 pm Program Concludes

• Stay ahead of evolving trends in Wisconsin insurance coverage litigation
• Help clients recover what’s owed or defend against unsupported claims
• Analyze recent rulings to anticipate how courts may interpret policy language
• Advise clients on timely claim handling to minimize statutory interest exposure
• Spot and sidestep policyholder mistakes that can jeopardize claims
• Refine your approach to appeals involving complex or unfamiliar coverage issues
• Build more persuasive coverage arguments for trial, settlement, or appeal

• Insurance lawyers
• Civil litigators
• Tort lawyers
• Corporate counsel
• Business lawyers
• Solo and small firm lawyers
• General practitioners

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