Coverage Opinions • Bad Faith Litigation Defense

Cleveland, Ohio, Insurance Law Attorneys

Koeth, Rice & Leo Co. L.P.A., has extensive experience with insurance coverage disputes. We represent Ohio businesses, individuals, or insurance companies in settling policy coverage issues, and defend insurers against allegations of bad faith denial of claims.

Our attorneys are skilled in insurance defense, insurance coverage opinions, and coverage litigation. In serving clients throughout Cuyahoga County and all of Northern Ohio, our insurance law attorneys have handled numerous reported decisions and precedent-setting appeals.

Insurance Coverage Disputes

Koeth, Rice & Leo Co. L.P.A. is routinely called upon to help clarify rights and limitations under all types of insurance policies, including:

Automobile liability insurance (bodily injury and property damage)
Uninsured motorist/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM)
Commercial general liability (CGL) policies
Company officers' errors and omissions (E&O) coverage
Homeowner's insurance and policy riders

We provide coverage opinions in disputes between the policy holders and insurers, interpreting the policy language regarding the insurance company's obligations for a specific claim. Our attorneys also seek declaratory judgments on behalf of the insurer or insured, asking a court for a binding interpretation of the policy.

Representation of Insurers in Bad Faith Claims

When a claimant alleges bad faith in an insurer's denial of coverage, our attorneys have a solid record of demonstrating that our insurance company clients acted above board and appropriately interpreted the policy in rejecting claims outright or providing partial relief while denying another aspect of the claim.

Insurance adjusters are required to follow particular steps and procedures in handling claims, including avenues to appeal. We walk through the claim with the insurer to verify whether the claim was processed in compliance with the Ohio Attorney General's mandates. We review the policy and exclusions, then advise the client accordingly on a response to the bad faith claim.

Contact the bad faith litigation and insurance coverage attorneys of Koeth, Rice & Leo Co. L.P.A. to discuss your specific situation and legal options. We are skilled negotiators and arbitrators, but also fully prepared to defend your interests at trial. Call our Cleveland office at 216-696-1433.