Lewis Wagner Welcomes Alexandra P. Wright as Associate
Lewis Wagner is pleased to welcome Alexandra P. Wright to the firm as an associate in the litigation group. Lexy joins the firm after earning her J.D. from the I.U. Robert H. McKinney School of Law, where she excelled academically while also volunteering her time and talents to serve as a Guardian Ad Litem and […]
Indiana Court of Appeals Determines That UIM Insurer’s Liability for Properly Recorded Hospital Lien Does Not Exceed Coverage Limits
Parkview Hospital, Inc. v. American Family Ins. Co. 2022 WL 1132893 (Ind. Ct. App. 2022) The present appeal is the second in this dispute between a hospital and an underinsured motorist’s (“UIM”) insurer (American Family). American Family’s insured was involved in an automobile accident in Ohio and received treatment from Parkview Hospital, located in […]
Indiana Supreme Court Holds That MCS-90 Endorsement Does Not Apply to Motor Carrier’s Intrastate Travel
Progressive Southeastern Ins. Co. v. Brown, 2022 WL 575417 (Ind. 2022) In June 2021, we reported on the Indiana Court of Appeals’ decision in this matter, which concerns the MCS-90 endorsement. The MCS-90 endorsement is required by federal law to be included in insurance policies issued to motor carriers operating under the regulations of the United […]
The Indiana Lawyer: Lewis Wagner Names Blaiklock as Managing Partner
The Indiana Lawyer: A. Richard M. Blaiklock has been named managing partner of Lewis Wagner LLP, where he is credited with helping to create the firm’s business services practice group. In his new role, he will lead the executive committee, which leads the firm’s strategic initiatives. “Rich has long been a key contributor to the […]
22 Lewis Wagner Attorneys Named to the 2022 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
We are honored to have 22 attorneys selected for inclusion in the 2022 Indiana Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists. Only 5% of Indiana attorneys are chosen as Super Lawyers each year, following a detailed, multiphase selection process which takes into consideration peer recognition and professional achievement. The same selection process is used in compiling the […]
A. Richard M. Blaiklock Named Managing Partner of Lewis Wagner
Lewis Wagner is pleased to announce the appointment of A. Richard M. Blaiklock as managing partner. In this role, Blaiklock will lead the firm’s Executive Committee, which is responsible for leading the firm’s strategic initiatives while maintaining an empowering workplace environment that fosters integrity, inclusiveness, innovation, accountability, and service. Having recently concluded his three-year term […]
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Determines Competitor’s Lawsuit Alleging Insured Created a “Knock-off Trailer” Was Not an Advertising Injury Entitled to Coverage
The Aluminum Trailer Company d/b/a ATC Trailers v. Westchester Fire Ins. Co., 2022 WL 278614 (7th Cir. 2022) Aluminum Trailer Company d/b/a ATC Trailers (“ATC”) was sued by Sidi Spaces, LLC d/b/a BizBox (“BizBox”) for breach of contract and tortious interference with its business expectancies. BizBox alleged that ATC manufactured and sold a “knock-off” trailer […]
Lewis Wagner Welcomes Three New Attorneys
Lewis Wagner is pleased to welcome three new attorneys to the firm. John DeRoss is an associate with Lewis Wagner’s Litigation Group, focusing his practice on personal injury defense, premises liability defense, insurance defense, and general litigation. John earned his J.D. from the I.U. Robert H. McKinney School of Law. He has prior experience as […]
Indiana Court of Appeals Holds That COVID-19 Shutdown Orders Did Not Satisfy “Direct Physical Loss or Damage” Requirement for Business Income Coverage
Indiana Repertory Theatre v. The Cincinnati Cas. Co. 2022 WL 30123 (Ind. Ct. App. 2022) After governments across the country issued shutdown orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, insurers were flooded with claims from businesses seeking coverage for lost income. Insurers routinely denied the claims because the businesses had not sustained […]
Indiana Court of Appeals Holds Roadside Tech Entitled to UM/UIM Coverage Because He Was “Using” His Work Van While Changing Flat Tire on Customer’s Car
Auto-Owners Ins. Co. v. Shipley, 2021 WL 5707653 (Ind. Ct. App. 2021) Although auto policies generally extend liability coverage to anyone “using” a covered auto, they often limit uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage to individuals “occupying” a covered auto. However, in Indiana, like many states, a person who qualifies for liability coverage under an auto policy […]
