Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C.

We are excited to announce that Rosaleen Crowley has joined the SDV team as a Senior Associate in the firm’s Northeast office. With over two decades of legal experience, Rose is a highly skilled insurance coverage attorney who dedicates her practice to advising clients on complex insurance coverage disputes.?Welcome, Rose! To learn more about Rose and the rest of the SDV team, please click here. https://lnkd.in/e2D55zQK

Join SDV Partner Jeremiah M. Welch and Chris Ives from Fenchurch Law on April 4 at 8 AM PST as they discuss the recent UK Court of Appeal’s decision in Sky UK Ltd & Mace Ltd vs Riverstone Managing Agency & Others. This case addresses key issues for contractors, including the recoverability of development and deterioration damage, investigation and mitigation costs, and the definition of “damage.” The webinar will explore the commercial consequences on claims and co-insurance in the UK and as well as how this decision could influence the US legal landscape. https://lnkd.in/eUR7rxyA

As we enter the holiest month of the Islamic calendar, we highlight Ramadan, a significant time for reflection, fasting, and spiritual growth for those who observe it. Ramadan is a month dedicated to communal prayer, self-discipline, and acts of charity. During Ramadan, fasting takes place from dawn to sunset, with the fast being broken after the sunset prayer, often shared among family and friends with a special meal called if?ār. As described in the Qur?ān, eating and drinking are allowed once the “white thread of light becomes distinguishable from the dark thread of night at dawn.” The end of Ramadan is celebrated with Eid al-Fitr, a joyful occasion marking the conclusion of the fasting period. Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C. extends wishes for a peaceful and meaningful Ramadan to those who observe and sends well wishes for health and harmony to all. Ramadan Mubarak!

Bethany Barrese and Michael A. Amato break down the recent Appellate Division decision in Rockefeller Univ. v. Aetna, which highlights how policyholders can successfully plead bad faith and consumer protection claims under New York law. In Rockefeller, the Appellate Division reaffirmed the trial court’s holding that policyholders can adequately plead bad faith claims when they allege conduct and damages distinct from a breach of contract claim. The Appellate Division also clarified that New York’s General Business Law § 349 can apply when insurers engage in deceptive practices that impact multiple policyholders. This decision reinforces that policyholders have various avenues for recovery when insurers act unfairly. https://lnkd.in/eaBjmjg7

SDV’s Eric M Clarkson kicks off our Emerging Issues in Construction CGL Insurance series with Part 1: Continuing or Progressive Loss Exclusions. Construction risks push CGL coverage to its limits, and recent market trends could leave policyholders exposed to coverage gaps for latent defects. Learn how continuing or progressive loss exclusions impact contractors and why some forms are getting it wrong.?Read more here:? https://lnkd.in/efPtRKk9

It's not too late to register! Janie Reilly Eddy is leading a round table at the American Bar Association Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee (ICLC) CLE Seminar on March 7th, diving into the "true excess" argument in horizontal-exhaustion jurisdictions. Don’t miss this insightful discussion on primary and noncontributory coverage, endorsements, and real-world case examples. Click here to learn more. https://lnkd.in/erQPAhuN

It's not too late to register! Tracy Alan Saxe will present at the American Bar Association Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee (ICLC) CLE Seminar on March 6, diving into environmental hazards in property development. As inner-city and waterfront projects rise, all stakeholders—from GCs to Owners—face potential exposures. Learn how to identify and address these risks through due diligence, pre-construction strategies, insurance, and contracting mechanisms. Don’t miss this insightful session!? https://lnkd.in/erQPAhuN

We are excited to announce that Mark Mercer has joined the SDV team as a Senior Associate in the firm’s West Coast office. With more than two decades of extensive litigation experience in construction and real estate law, Mark is committed to providing strategic, results-oriented legal counsel to commercial policyholders.?Welcome, Mark! To learn more about Mark and the rest of the SDV team, please click here. https://lnkd.in/eUSV6-cS

SDV is proud to announce Cheryl L. Kozdrey is recognized as a Thomson Reuters 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star, a recognition awarded to no more than California’s top 2.5 percent of attorneys. Congratulations, Cheryl!

SDV is honored to announce Will Bennett is recognized as a Thomson Reuters 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star. This exclusive list recognizes no more than California’s top 2.5 percent of attorneys. Congratulations, Will!