The Eight Corners Rule Plus in Missouri: When the Duty to Defend Arises
How Missouri courts determine whether an insurer must defend its insured — the comparison test, the three-part Allen v. Bryers standard, the low threshold for triggering the duty, and the consequences of a wrongful refusal Missouri Injury & Insurance…
The Insurer’s Gambit: Federal Declaratory Judgment Actions in Bar & Restaurant Liability Disputes
What Golden Bear Ins. Co. v. Levee Bar & Grill Teaches About Forum Strategy — and How Defense Counsel Could Have Played It Differently Golden Bear Ins. Co. v. Levee Bar & Grill, LLC, No. 4:24-CV-00764-DGK (W.D. Mo. May 15, 2025) Missouri Injury…
Proving Your Uninsured Motorist Claim in Missouri:The Nine Essential Elements Every Claimant Must Establish
A practitioner’s guide to the elements of proof required to recover under Missouri’s uninsured motorist statute, § 379.203 RSMo Missouri Injury & Insurance Law | missouriinjuryandinsurancelaw.com Introduction When a Missouri motorist is injured by…
Missouri’s Comparative Fault Framework and Its Impact on Liability Insurance Coverage Disputes
How pure comparative fault principles intersect with coverage analysis in Missouri injury cases Missouri Injury & Insurance Law | missouriinjuryandinsurancelaw.com Introduction Missouri adopted pure comparative fault in…