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The plaintiff alleged that the insured’s delivery driver caused the car accident and, at the time of the accident, was driving a “personal vehicle as a substitute for a vehicle covered” by the insured’s commercial auto policy.

Philly’s problematic “Live Stop” policy. When a Philadelphia motorist is found to be driving without a valid license or registration, the Police Department tows and impounds the car. The driver must pay — sometimes upwards of $1,000 — to get the car back, in addition to any fines resulting from the violation.

with the goal of lowering car insurance rates and making streets safer by taking uninsured and unsafe drivers off the road.16 There is no proof, however, that Live Stop has accomplished either of these goals. In fact, as of 2014, Philadelphia had the tenth highest car insurance rates in the nation.17

They found that, since 2003, Philadelphia drivers have paid a total of approximately $75 million to the Parking Authority to retrieve their cars. Katelyn notes that many drivers are unable to afford these fees, and that the Authority then auctions off their unclaimed cars.

The so-called “ride sharing” service Uber has grown dramatically over the last few years. The company’s business model is actually quite simple: its smartphone-based app connects drivers offering rides and passengers seeking them, passengers pay mileage-based fees through credit cards that the company keeps on file, and Uber then takes a percentage of each fare and gives the rest to drivers.

10-Q&A Episode 7: Interview with The Funny Insurance Man Randy Maniloff, Attorney at White and Williams, LLP and Temple Adjunct Professor by 10-Q Staff In this episode, Jon Shahar sits down with Randy Maniloff (’91) to discuss his wonderful world of insurance law, his interviews with some of the most influential attorneys of our day, and his …

Students will be introduced to the following insurance lines: general liability, professional liability/malpractice, homeowners and auto. The most common claims under each line will be discussed and the principal disputes that arise.

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One of the benefits of being a Temple Law student is the opportunity to step out of the classroom and work in the field with practice area experts. As a participant in the Center for Compliance and Ethics Practicum, I have had the opportunity to build fundamental skills in healthcare compliance. Through the efforts of Professor Jon Smollen and Bea Raccanello, of the Center for Compliance and …

LAW 0549: Insurance Law. Insurance Law is designed to introduce students to the basic principles governing the creation, sale and enforcement of the most common forms of insurance in the U.S. Students will be introduced to the following insurance lines: personal liability, professional liability, commercial general liability, homeowners …