Failure to Timely File Affidavit of Merit Results in Dismissal of Claim Against Insurance Broker

In an action seeking recovery based on professional malpractice, a plaintiff is required to provide the defendant with an “affidavit of merit” prepared by “an appropriate licensed person” setting forth that there exists “a reasonable probability” that the defendant committed malpractice.  See N.J.S.A. 2A:53A-27.  The affidavit must be provided within 60 days of the filing… Continue reading Failure to Timely File Affidavit of Merit Results in Dismissal of Claim Against Insurance Broker

Court Rules Insurer Owed No Duties to Doctor Who Lied on Insurance Application

With respect to auto liability policies, the rule has long been that an insurer is still liable to innocent third parties even if the policy at issue is rescinded based on the insured’s misrepresentations.  As discussed in a prior blog post, that rule was reaffirmed by the New Jersey Supreme Court just a few months… Continue reading Court Rules Insurer Owed No Duties to Doctor Who Lied on Insurance Application