Legal Affairs

Loss adjusters’ reports may not be privileged

Loss Adjusters’ reports are only privileged where the reports are prepared in contemplation of litigation and for the purpose of seeking legal advice. But it is not every insurance claim where litigation is likely or reasonably anticipated.

The scope of vicarious liability

Most employers are unaware of the fact that they can be held liable for the actions of their employees and the latest Financial Institutions Legal Snapshot from Norton Rose Fulbright has an interesting article.

Norton Rose Fulbright’s insurance practice launches its Big Read Book Series

Loss of profits claim for damaged taxi (UK)

Where the vehicle of a professional driver such as a taxi driver is damaged in an accident caused by another party’s fault, there is a loss of profits claim while the vehicle is repaired or replaced which may be limited to mitigation costs.