The Cavanagh Law Firm, P.A.

$1.9M

Insurance Coverage

Successfully argued that an insurance carrier owed no coverage for $1.9 million in defense expenses and indemnity payments on a wrongful death suit, as the self-insured retention was not eroded.

$17M

Insurance Coverage

Successfully argued that a $17 million judgment against a defendant fell outside the coverage of commercial general liability policies because the defendant did not qualify as an insured for the tortious conduct.

$7M

Excess Commercial Liability Coverage

Handled excess commercial liability coverage claims arising from a $7 million verdict in a severe motorcycle-vehicle accident case, recognized as one of the annual top ten verdicts in Arizona.

$25M

Insurance Coverage

Successfully argued that an insurance carrier was not bound by a purported $25 million Damron Agreement, as the carrier did not breach the duty to defend.

$44.8M

Civil Rights

Handled excess commercial liability coverage claims arising from notices of claims totaling $44.75 million against sheriff and county officials for alleged civil rights violations.

$58.5M

Insurance Coverage

Successfully defended insurance carrier against liability for a $58.5 million judgment, as the tortfeasor defendant did not qualify as an insured for the claims that went to judgment.