This article is a companion piece to this video Supply chain disruptions are an ever-present risk that cause complications and financial catastrophes at every turn. Even short disruptions in key raw materials or products can have lasting ripple effects. So, what happens when the delay of delivery on a product causes an insurance claim to cost way […]
This article is a companion piece to this video What happens when heavy equipment gets damaged in the course of a rental contract? Who is on the hook for the damages caused? This is a common dilemma encountered in the legal realm of subrogation, but like most things in this field of insurance law, there […]
This article is a companion piece to this video When possession but not ownership of property is transferred from one party to another and later returns damaged, what is the recourse? Rathbone Group subrogation lawyer Jason Sullivan discusses the three types of bailment, how they apply to insurance lawsuits, and how the nature of a […]
This article is a companion piece to this video What happens when a vehicle is being transported from one place to another and arrives to its destination damaged? Who is liable? Can you subrogate automotive claims such as these? Subrogation lawyer and Rathbone Group partner Jason Sullivan explains the complex nature of vehicle transportation claims […]
This article is a companion piece to this video In this episode of On Subrogation: Subrogation Against Errors and Omissions Policies, Rathbone Group attorney Jason Sullivan discusses these contingency liability policies and the opportunities they may present for subrogation recovery in cases of underinsured or uninsured carriers/motorists. Misadventures in Insurance: Pursuing Subrogation Recovery from Someone […]
Unfortunately, there are occasions when an insurer suffers damages at the hands of their insured. Special Investigation Unit (SIU) cases are specific to claims where there has been suspected insurance fraud. In this episode of On Subrogation: SIU Claims, Rathbone Group attorney Jason Sullivan discusses fraud claims in the context of subrogation, and offers advice […]
The initial investigation in an insurance claim sets the foundation for later subrogation of said claim. There is no such thing as collecting too much information on an incident, as there is no such thing as gathering too much support for your argument for subrogation recovery. Robust investigations are a hallmark of Rathbone Group’s subrogation […]
In this episode of On Subrogation: Conflict of Law – Statute of Limitations, Rathbone Group partner Jason Sullivan discusses what to do when a subrogation case involves states with conflicting statutes of limitations on subrogation claims and procedures. Which state’s statutes win out? It’s not always straightforward. A conflict of law arises where two states […]
In this episode of On Subrogation: Contribution Between Tortfeasors, RG partner and subrogation-focused attorney Jason Sullivan explains contribution between tortfeasors – a legal mechanism designed to hold tortfeasors responsible for negligently-caused damages – no matter how many tortfeasors there are. To illustrate how this principle of shared liability works, Jason poses a hypothetical situation common […]
Rathbone Group was named for the third straight year to the Northeast Ohio’s 150 Top Workplaces by Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer. The prestigious award represents employee feedback in the areas of Alignment, Effectiveness, Connection, Management, Employee Engagement, Leadership, and Benefits. The employees of Rathbone Group nominated the firm. Businesses are rated within categories of […]
Rathbone Group was named, once again, to the Northeast Ohio’s 150 Top Workplaces by Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer. The prestigious award is a result of feedback in the areas of Alignment, Effectiveness, Connection, Management, Employee Engagement, Leadership and Benefits via a survey. You can find the list of Top Workplaces award winners here. Rathbone Group’s […]
The Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal published Kimberly Rathbone and Ana Zgela’s article “Wait – You Haven’t Used Arbitration Forums Yet?” in their February 2018 issue. The article explores how the alternative dispute resolution system of Arbitration Forums can be utilized by non-members to resolve subrogation damages claims. Rathbone and Zgela unpack the advantages of using Arbitration Forums […]
Jason Sullivan and Rebecca Wright have been selected to speak at the NASP Annual Conference in Austin, Texas this year. Attorneys focused in subrogation law, Sullivan and Wright often present to groups looking for education on subrogation. Their NASP presentation is titled: Underinsured Motorist Subrogation: Tackling the Combined Challenges of Insured and Uninsured Subrogation. Their lecture […]
Rathbone Group was named one of Northeast Ohio’s 150 Top Workplaces by Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer. The prestigious award represents employee feedback in the areas of Alignment, Effectiveness, Connection, Management, Employee Engagement, Leadership and Benefits. The employees of Rathbone Group nominated the firm. Our legal team is comprised of attorneys and specialists who focus […]
Rathbone Group was featured in a recent FreshWater Cleveland article about an innovative company offering a new approach to human resources. ConnectedHR is a firm that combines the services of HR professionals with the flexibility of a temp agency and a la carte services. ConnectedHR provides all the benefits of having an in-house HR professional, just only when you […]