Michael Troisi, Laura Gindele and Michelle Klein recently won summary judgment for Sentinel Insurance Company in a hotly contested property damage suit. The case was litigated in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York before Judge Nelson Roman.

The plaintiff, Northway Medical Center Condo, claimed damage to its building from a one-time

Rivkin Radler attorneys Mike Welch and Mike Troisi, together with local counsel Reid & Riege, obtained a pre-answer dismissal of a coverage suit brought against our insurance company client in the District Court of Connecticut. Plaintiff, a used car dealership, submitted a claim for a fire loss to its leased property, which occurred on

Michael Troisi, Paul Majkowski, and Laura Gindele secured summary judgment on behalf of our client, State Farm.

The plaintiff, the owner of a Brooklyn rental building, claimed State Farm owed it nearly $200,000 in unpaid rent based on an alleged guarantee State Farm signed regarding leases for three units to house its insureds after their

The prestigious Legal 500 has recommended Rivkin Radler LLP’s Insurance Coverage Practice Group in its U.S. rankings for the third consecutive year. The practice is recommended in the “industry focus: insurance – advice to insurers” category in Band 4. In addition, The Legal 500 recommends the following four Insurance Coverage attorneys: Alan S. Rutkin, Michael

Michael Troisi, Brian Bank, Michael Welch, Laura Mulholland, and Michelle Vizzi secured dismissal of a COVID-19 business interruption putative class action on behalf of Badger Mutual Insurance Company. Three insured Las Vegas restaurants sued Badger in federal court (District of Nevada) on behalf of themselves and a putative class of other policyholders seeking coverage for over

Michael Troisi was featured in the Best’s Insurance Law podcast, “How COVID-19 is Changing Business Interruption Claims.”

Mike discusses how the courts are interpreting the virus exclusion in insurance policies in light of the coronavirus.

To listen to the podcast, click here.

The 2021 BOSS program, hosted by Michael Mulè will focus on the theme Planning for the Unexpected in Your Business. The first presentation, which takes place via Zoom at 8:30 am on February 18, 2021, will deal with the critical importance of insurance: Does your business have the right insurance coverage?

The pandemic has made

The prestigious Legal 500 has for the second time recommended Rivkin Radler LLP’s Insurance Coverage Practice Group in its U.S. rankings.   The practice is recommended in the “industry focus: insurance – advice to insurers” category. In addition, The Legal 500 recommends the following four Rivkin attorneys: Alan S. Rutkin, Michael A. Kotula, William M. Savino

On April 16, 2020, Michael Troisi will be a faculty member for the webinar, “COVID-19 and Business Interruption Coverage: Policyholder and Insurer Perspective.”

Sponsored by the Torts, Insurance, & Compensation Law Section of the New York State Bar Association, the webinar will explore coverage dilemmas and discussions addressing unique policy positions and arguments from both

Michael Troisi and Laura Mulholland secured dismissal of a breach of contract claim asserted against our insurer client.

Plaintiff sued for breach of her partnership’s fire insurance policy, based on alleged underpayment for a fire loss. The partnership previously had sued our client for the same loss and damage, and the partnership’s suit was settled.

Michael Troisi and Michael Jones won summary judgment in a suit filed by the owner of a commercial building. The court found that plaintiff’s suit, in which the owner sought insurance coverage under a property insurance policy issued by our client, was barred by the contractual suit limitation provision in the insurance policy. The insured

Michael Troisi, Frank Misiti and Laura Mulholland secured  pre-answer dismissal of a tortious interference with contract claim asserted against our insurance company client.

Plaintiffs asserted that our client tortiously interfered with a contract entered into between plaintiffs and their supplementary uninsured motorist (SUM) insurer, based on our client having “rushed to send” a settlement check,

The prestigious Legal 500 has for the first time recommended Rivkin Radler LLP’s Insurance Coverage Practice Group in its U.S. rankings.  The practice is recommended in the “industry focus – insurance – advice to insurers” category. In addition, The Legal 500 recommends the following four Rivkin attorneys: Alan S. Rutkin, Michael A. Kotula, William M.

In a case involving a suspicious theft of property, State Farm’s Special Investigations Unit conducted an investigation with the assistance of John Robertelli and Michael Troisi.

After State Farm denied the plaintiff’s claim, the plaintiff subsequently filed suit for coverage related to the alleged theft in the Superior Court of New Jersey against State Farm.

Uniondale, New York – April 25, 2019 – The prestigious Chambers USA Directory has once again included Rivkin Radler LLP in its New York rankings.  The firm’s Insurance Coverage Practice Group is ranked in Band 3 in the Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer category and its Health Services Practice Group ranked in Band 4 in the

Michael Troisi and Michael Welch were successful in obtaining summary judgment dismissing plaintiff’s complaint in its entirety.  In this action, plaintiff claimed that it was the mortgagee under a homeowners insurance policy and entitled to coverage for a property damage loss.  Troisi and Welch argued that the plaintiff was merely a third party purchaser after

Michael Troisi will be a speaker at the 2018 Annual State Education Conference for Insurance Claims, SIU & Law Enforcement Personnel on November 14 at the Heritage Club at Bethpage State Park. Michael will be presenting, “The Dual Track Fire Investigation: Managing the Relationship Between Law Enforcement and the SIU.”

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Rivkin Radler secured a victory in the first appellate case to interpret Insurance Law § 3408(c) since a 2014 amendment.

Under § 3408(c), a property insurer or an insured can demand that appraisers selected by the parties decide disagreements over the amount of the loss. Typically, insurers argue that an appraisal is confined to an

The prestigious Chambers USA Directory has once again included Rivkin Radler LLP in its New York rankings.  The firm’s Insurance Coverage Practice Group has moved from Band 4 to Band 3 in the Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer category and its Health Services Practice Group ranked in Band 4 in the Healthcare category. Firm partner William

Mike Troisi and Mike Welch presented on the topic of “Recurring Issues in Arson Investigations,” at a joint New York State Chapter of Special Investigative Units, Inc. (NYSSIU) and New York Anti-Car Theft & Fraud Association (NYACT) training meeting held on October 4, 2017 in Verona, New York.

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Michael Troisi and Greg Mann secured summary judgment and complete dismissal of a complaint with prejudice on behalf of our client, Hartford Casualty Insurance Company, in an action for supplementary uninsured/underinsured motorists benefits under an automobile insurance policy.

Plaintiff, a son of the named insured, alleged that he was entitled to SUM benefits in connection

Rivkin Radler Partner, Michael Troisi, has presented the Judge Edward J. Hart Memorial Scholarship for Trial Advocacy to Sean Brucker and Andrew Weiss, recent graduates of Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University.

The Judge Edward J. Hart Memorial Scholarship for Trial Advocacy was created in honor of Edward Hart, a distinguished judge

The prestigious Chambers USA Directory has once again included Rivkin Radler LLP in its New York rankings.  The firm’s Insurance Coverage Practice Group is ranked in the Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer category and its Health Services Practice Group ranked in the Healthcare category.

“It is an honor to be recognized by Chambers USA,” said Managing

Rivkin Radler partners, Michael Troisi, Pia Riverso, and Michael Welch, defeated a policyholder’s suit for breach of contract and bad faith on the basis that the policyholder’s claim was time-barred and was not subject to tolling.  The dispute arose from a retaining wall that was damaged a decade earlier.  The policyholder filed a claim with

Rivkin Radler recently secured an affirmance of summary judgment from the United States Court of Appeals  for the Second Circuit in favor of State Farm Fire & Casualty Company, based on the insureds’ failure to comply with the policy condition that requires prompt reporting  of the loss. In this case the plaintiffs, Nikolai and Hartyun

Michael Troisi, Brian Bank, and Viktoriya Kruglyak secured a pre-answer dismissal of all claims asserted against our client, an insurance carrier, in a case where a bicyclist was injured when he collided with a box unloaded from a delivery truck insured by our client.  The Court dismissed the bicyclist’s claim for first-party no-fault benefits based

The prestigious Chambers USA Directory has included Rivkin Radler LLP.  The firm is listed in the Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer category and its Health Services Practice Group is recognized among “Notable Firms” for Healthcare in New York.

“The Chambers USA Directory is one of the premier resources for sophisticated users of legal services,” said Managing

Rivkin Radler Partner, Michael Troisi, has presented the Judge Edward J. Hart Memorial Scholarship for Trial Advocacy to Carissa Danesi, Brianne Richards, and Felicia Winder, recent graduates of Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University.

The Judge Edward J. Hart Memorial Scholarship for Trial Advocacy was created in honor of Edward Hart, a

Rivkin Radler Partner, Michael Troisi, has presented the Judge Edward J. Hart Memorial Scholarship for Trial Advocacy to Andres Sanchez and Aaron Spurlock, recent graduates of Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University.

The Judge Edward J. Hart Memorial Scholarship for Trial Advocacy was created in honor of Edward Hart, a distinguished judge

Michael Troisi will be presenting at the ABA TIPS Property Insurance Law Committee Spring CLE Meeting being held in San Antonio, TX, May -7th through May 9th. The meeting is titled, “From Claim to Verdict: Litigating The Complex Commercial Property Insurance Claim.”  Michael’s presentation will focus on proper techniques in

Michael Troisi, a partner in the firm’s Insurance Coverage & Litigation and Litigation & Appeals Practice Groups presents at the ABA Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee CLE Seminar in Tucson, Arizona.  The topic is “Pre-Litigation Communications Between Insurers and their Attorneys–Can Any Privilege Prevail?”

Partner Michael A. Troisi has received Long Island Business News’ Leadership in Law Partner Award.  This honor recognizes individuals who demonstrate dedication, hard work, skill, tenacity and excellence, as well as leadership qualities in both the legal profession and in the community. 

Mike is a Partner in Rivkin Radler’s Insurance Coverage & Litigation and Litigation & Appeals

Rivkin Radler Partner, Michael Troisi, has presented the Judge Edward J. Hart Memorial Scholarship for Trial Advocacy to Kaitlyn Flynn and Jana McNulty, recent graduates of Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University.

The Judge Edward J. Hart Memorial Scholarship for Trial Advocacy was created in honor of Edward Hart, a distinguished judge

Michael Troisi, a partner in our Litigation and Appeals practice group, will be a featured speaker at the Superstorm Sandy Insurance Coverage Litigation Conference sponsored by HarrisMartin on May 9, 2014 at the New York Palace Hotel in New York City.  Mr. Troisi will discuss cases related to Superstorm Sandy recently decided by New York

Michael Troisi will be a speaker at a CLE entitled, “Commercial Insurance Claims Arising from Super Storm Sandy:  Is There a ‘New Normal’?”   Was Super Storm Sandy and the resulting aftermath truly a once-in-a-lifetime anomaly … or are we facing a very real “new normal”?

This complimentary event will host two panel discussions featuring distinguished experts

Michael Troisi, a partner in the firm’s Insurance Coverage & Litigation and Litigation & Appeals Practice Groups, will be a speaker at the HarrisMartin’s Superstorm Sandy Insurance Coverage Litigation Conference on Tuesday, February 26, 2013.  This one-day CLE will focus on the rights and obligations of policyholders and insurers and more.

Mr. Troisi’s topic is

Michael Troisi, a Partner in the firm’s Insurance Coverage & Litigation and Litigation & Appeals Practice Groups, was quoted in a Dec. 28, 2012 New York Law Journal article entitled, “Businesses Damaged by Sandy Face Knotty Insurance Issues.”

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On Oct. 23, 2012, Michael Troisi, a partner in the firm’s Insurance Coverage & Litigation and Litigation & Appeals Practice Groups, will be a featured speaker in an audio webinar entitled, “Recovery of Consequential Damages Resulting from an Insurer’s Breach of Contract:  Bi-Economy Market and Beyond.”  The webinar will address the decision by the New

On July 19, Michael Troisi and Michael Welch, partners in the firm’s Insurance Coverage & Litigation and Litigation & Appeals Practice Groups, presented, “A Guide to Investigating Mortgagee Claims Submitted for Losses Occurring Pre and Post Foreclosure,” to State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. in New Windsor, New York.

Michael Troisi, a partner in the firm’s Insurance Coverage & Litigation and Litigation & Appeals Practice Groups, will be a speaker at the ABA Property Law Committee Webinar entitled, “Recovery of Consequential Damages Resulting from an Insurer’s Breach of Contract:  Bi-Economy Market and Beyond.”

By way of further background, Bi-Economy presages a sea-change in NewYork

Michael Troisi, a partner in Rivkin Radler’s Insurance Coverage & Litigation and Litigation & Appeals Practice Groups, will be a co-speaker at the American Bar Association’s Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee CLE Seminar on March 2, 2012.

Mr. Troisi’s presentation is entitled, “Recovery of Consequential Damages Resulting from an Insurer’s Breach of Contract.”  This program will

ichael Troisi, a partner in the Insurance Coverage & Litigation and Litigation & Appeals Practice Group, co-presents a seminar entitled, “Good Faith Claim Handling,” at the PLRB Large Loss Conference in Chicago, Il.

Michael Troisi, a partner in the Insurance Coverage & Litigation and Litigation & Appeals Practice Groups, will be co-presenting at the annual meeting of the Property Insurance Law Committee of the American Bar Association.  The topic is:  “Consequential Damages and the Bi-Economy Market Decision.”  The annual meeting takes place April 28-30, 2011.

On March 9, 2011, Michael Troisi and Michael Welch presented a seminar entitled, “Underwriting Issues For Property Held In Trust.” 

Michael Troisi, a partner in the Insurance Coverage & Litigation and Litigation & Appeals Practice Group, co-presents a seminar entitled, “The Adjustment and Investigation of A Suspicious Fire Loss,” at the PLRB Loss Conference in New Orleans, LA.

On September 16, 2010, Michael Troisi, Michael Welch and Adam Koblenz co-presented a seminar entitled, “Common Issues In the Investigation of Property Claims,” in St. Louis, MO.

On July 12, 2010, Michael Troisi, a partner in the Health Services and Insurance Coverage & Litigation Practice Groups, and Michael Welch, an associate in the Insurance Coverage & Litigation and Litigation & Appeals Practice Groups, presented a seminar entitled, “A Guide to Investigations of Mortgagee Claims Submitted for Losses Occurring Pre and Post-Foreclosure.”

On February 8-9, 2010, Michael Troisi and David Wilck presented a seminar entitled, “Good Faith Claim Handling,” in Irvine Ca.