A. Property Insurance. Represented policyholder in a bad faith action against a property insurer arising out of the denial of a Northridge Earthquake claim. The verdict was $10 million including punitive damages.
B. Multi-Party, Multi-Policy, Multi-Lawsuit. Represented major insurer with respect to Directors and Officers and Employment Practices Insurance coverage and case management of 23 class actions against motion picture studios, television networks, and talent agencies brought by television writers alleging age discrimination with respect to hiring.
C. Construction Defect Claims. Provided counsel with respect to insurance coverage for construction defect claims involving a multi building condominium project built on the Hudson River in New Jersey.
D. Securities Claims. Represented insurer with respect to Directors and Officers coverage involving multiple securities class actions brought by United States investors in Chinese reverse merger companies.
E. Professional Liability. Represented numerous professionals against their malpractice insurers; including lawyers, doctors, realtors and accountants seeking coverage for malpractice claims. Bruce also served and continues to serve as a party arbitrator for Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company in coverage arbitrations.