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- Obtained judgment in federal court that Chinese insurance company was obligated to defend major American manufacturer in products liability action arising out of Chinese-supplied component part.
- Regularly advises corporate clients, including biotech firms, manufacturers, banks and other financial institutions on legal issues involving insurance and indemnity.
- Represented businesses in connection with insurance claims for major property damage and equipment breakdown, including addressing issues related to business income and extra expense coverage.
- Lead Appellate Counsel, Ile v. Foremost Ins. Co., 493 Mich. 915; 823 NW2d 426 (2012) (Michigan Supreme Court adopted insurance policy interpretation advanced by Warner and rever
- Obtained judgment in federal court that Chinese insurance company was obligated to defend major American manufacturer in products liability action arising out of Chinese-supplied component part.
- Regularly advises corporate clients, including biotech firms, manufacturers, banks and other financial institutions on legal issues involving insurance and indemnity.
- Represented businesses in connection with insurance claims for major property damage and equipment breakdown, including addressing issues related to business income and extra expense coverage.
- Lead Appellate Counsel, Ile v. Foremost Ins. Co., 493 Mich. 915; 823 NW2d 426 (2012) (Michigan Supreme Court adopted insurance policy interpretation advanced by Warner and reversed lower courts’ judgment against client).
- Lead Appellate Counsel, Malpass v. Dep’t of Treasury, 494 Mich 237; 833 NW2d 272 (2013) (Michigan Supreme Court agreed with Warner’s interpretation of the Michigan Income Tax Act and reinstated a judgment granting clients’ income tax refund).
- Corporate Counsel to the Michigan Professional Insurance Exchange, a reciprocal insurer offering professional liability coverage to Michigan physicians and hospitals.
- Represented Michigan college in responding to issues related to the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title IX.
- National Insurance Counsel for Major Trucking Company – Counseled client on insurance-related issues arising out of client’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, including:
- analysis of coverage and deductible obligations under liability policies.
- advising on claims handling and settlement issues.
- negotiating with insurance carriers.
- Represented various wireless providers and property owners in navigating the legal and regulatory hurdles surrounding the placement and co-location of wireless communication towers, antennae and other equipment.
- Represented a prominent Michigan law firm in connection with a $30 million claim of legal malpractice related to foreign patent applications. Prevailed by obtaining both summary disposition and case evaluation sanctions against plaintiff.
- Counsel for major Michigan manufacturer in multimillion-dollar environmental contamination claim brought by Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. Secured a judgment of no liability in favor of the manufacturer after a multi-week trial.
- Counsel for trust beneficiaries in a breach of fiduciary duty case against co-trustee involving misappropriation of trust property, and obtained a jury verdict for beneficiaries of over $2.3 million.
- Successfully represented various homeowners in negotiations with insurance carriers and others to ensure complete restoration of their homes after severe fire damage.
- Handled various coverage disputes between insurers and policyholders related to general and professional liability policies, directors and officers coverage, as well as home and auto policies.
- Presenter, “Gender Issues on Campus: Title IX, Student Housing/Facilities, Athletics & Speech, “Vaccine Mandates,” “Cyber Insurance, “Back to School–Preparing for Legal Challenges in Higher Education Warner Webinar, July 28, 2021
- Presenter, “Legal Issues Related to COVID-19 Vaccination Policies in Higher Education,” Warner Webinar, March 4, 2021
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- Presenter, “Gender Issues on Campus: Title IX, Student Housing/Facilities, Athletics & Speech, “Vaccine Mandates,” “Cyber Insurance, “Back to School–Preparing for Legal Challenges in Higher Education Warner Webinar, July 28, 2021
- Presenter, “Legal Issues Related to COVID-19 Vaccination Policies in Higher Education,” Warner Webinar, March 4, 2021
- Presenter, “Cyber Liability Webinar,” co-sponsored by Warner and Sterling Insurance Group, September 15, 2020
- Presenter, “Insurance Coverage for Emerging COVID-19 Claims Against Businesses,” Webinar, April 30, 2020
- Presenter, “The California Consumer Privacy Act” Webinar, December 12, 2018
- Moderator, Legal Trends and Challenges Facing Higher Education Institutions Webinar, November 29, 2018
- “Is Insurance Coverage Available under Standard Commercial Insurance Policies?,” Medical Marihuana – Legal Answers to Your Tough Questions webinar, December 4, 2017
- What You Don’t Know About Cyber Insurance Could Be Putting Your Company at Risk, November 28, 2017, Troy, Michigan
- Moderator, What You Don’t Know About Cyber Insurance Could Be Putting Your Company at Risk, October 5, 2017, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- What Can Cybersecurity Insurance Do for You?Legacy Matters
