Leahy, Eisenberg & Fraenkel, Ltd.

$1.3M

Insurance Coverage Defense

Successfully defended an insurer in an eight-day jury trial in a first-party property loss case. Plaintiff-insured sought approximately $4.8 million in extra expense and additional business income loss, but the jury rejected the bulk of the claims, awarding $1.3 million. The insurer had previously paid $1.2 million in property limits and $500,000 in business income loss.

$1M

Insurance Coverage

Granted summary judgment in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, resulting in the recovery of $1,000,000.00 in defense and indemnity payments for an insurer client. The court found a GL insurer liable for its pro rata share after breaching its duty to defend in a wrongful death case.

$922,945

Cargo Damage

Won summary judgment for an Insurer-Subrogee client, resulting in an award of $922,944.67 for mining equipment damaged in transit due to a railcar collision. LEF successfully argued that the railroads failed to effectively limit their liability under the Carmack Amendment.

$3.6M

Product Liability Defense

Successfully defended a treadmill manufacturer against a class action claim alleging misrepresentations of motor power ratings. Plaintiffs demanded $42M. After defeating nationwide class certification, a nationwide settlement was negotiated for a $3.65M Common Fund and a $100 gift card.