WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY v. SHUHALA et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

2:16-cv-02106

Court:

New Jersey

Nature of Suit:

Contract: Other

Judge:

Stanley R. Chesler

  1. January 23, 2017

    NJ Atty Couldn't Foresee Malpractice Action, Judge Rules

    Wesco Insurance Co. lost its bid to dodge malpractice coverage of an attorney Monday when a federal judge ruled the lawyer's answer to the insurer's declaratory judgment suit, though filed late, could still hold up in court.

  2. October 17, 2016

    NJ Atty Bailed On Coverage Spat Suit, Insurer Tells Court

    Wesco Insurance Co. asked a federal court on Monday to enter a default judgment in its favor against a New Jersey lawyer who allegedly took out a professional liability policy specifically to cover an expected malpractice suit from a construction company client, saying he failed to answer the complaint.

  3. April 19, 2016

    Atty Hid Miffed Clients When Applying For Policy, Insurer Says

    A New Jersey lawyer knew or should have known he was in store for a malpractice suit related to a construction case that went south when he applied for professional liability insurance and should not get coverage for his clients' beef, the policy carrier has alleged.