Archive | January, 2018

The Monson Law Firm attended the New Orleans Claims Association’s January Luncheon at Andy’s Bistro in Metairie! Picture are Ann’Lee Inman, CISR, CPIA and Frank Taormina, CPCU, AIC with Moulton Adjusting Company. Click here to view pictures!

The Monson Law firm attended a 7.5 hour CE course on Commercial General Liability taught by Michelle Dennis, AIS, APL, CIC, CRIS, MLIS! The course was held at Bowen, Miclette & Britt, Inc. in Houston, Texas. Michelle gave a comprehensive look at the CGL policy components, limitations, exclusions, problems and solutions. Pictured are Matthew Monson, Esq., Michelle Dennis with Bowen, Miclette & Britt, Inc. and Marjorie Salazar, Esq. with The Monson Law Firm’s Texas office. Click here to view pictures!

The Monson Law Firm attended the Windstorm Insurance Network Conference in Orlando, Florida this week. The Windstorm Insurance Network (WIND) is the only member association to bring together both defense and policyholder professionals to connect, learn, and engage on important topics in the property/windstorm insurance claims industry. Pictured are Darryn Melerine with MD Claims Group, Michelle Griffin Executive Director of the Windstorm Insurance Network, Inc. and Matthew D. Monson, Esq. Click here to view pictures!

The Monson Law Firm attended the Houston Claims Association’s January luncheon at The Palm. Chris Cuellar with Rimkus Consulting Group gave a one hour CE presentation on technology in litigation and mediation! Pictured are Marjorie Salazar, Esq. with The Monson Law Firm and Chris Cuellar with Rimkus.

Attorney Blake Lusk won a Motion for Summary Judgment in the case of Deborah R. Coleman v. Capitol Preferred Insurance Company, Inc., et al, in the Justice of the Peace Court for the Parish of Jefferson. In the Judgment signed by the Court on November 20, 2017, the Honorable Charles Cusimano, II dismissed all claims filed by Deborah Coleman, with prejudice. On the morning of trial, the Court agreed that Debora Coleman’s claims were not covered under the Capital Preferred Policy and her claims were without merit. Please  click here for a copy of the judgment.

Attorney Blake Lusk won a Motion for Summary Judgment in the case of John Mosbey and Roe Mosbey v. Lighthouse Property Insurance Corporation, in the 24^th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Jefferson. In the Judgment signed by the Court on December 11, 2017, the Honorable Donald A. Rowan, Jr., dismissed the bad faith claims filed by plaintiffs with prejudice. The Court agreed that Lighthouse acted in good faith in its handling of plaintiffs’ claim.  This is yet another successful Bad Faith Motion for Summary Judgment won by our firm!  Please click here  to view a copy of the judgment. 

The Monson Law Firm attended the Professional Insurance Agents of New Orleans Luncheon at Impastato’s Restaurant. We would like to thank Richard Newberry, CEO of Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, for speaking to the New Orleans PIA about the improvements to technology and service accomplished during his tenure. Click here to view pictures!