Philly’s problematic “Live Stop” policy – Stephen and Sandra …

The driver must pay — sometimes upwards of $1,000 — to get the car back, in addition to any fines resulting from the violation. … As Ms. Hoffmann notes, many of these drivers have valid registrations and insurance: “These are people who are trying to do the right thing, and the law is getting in their way.” …

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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

Pennsylvania Federal Court Holds Insurer Can’t Use Insured’s Admission …

It has long been the rule, under Pennsylvania law, that an insurer’s duty to defend is determined “solely” by the allegations in the “four corners” of the complaint against the insured. Kvaerner Metals Div. of Kvaerner U.S., Inc. v. Commercial Union Ins. Co., 908 A.2d 888, 896 (Pa. 2006). A corollar

The Uber Problem – The Temple 10-Q

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 …

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 …

(Spring 2018) LAW 0549 § 01 Details – Temple Law Course Bulletin

The availability of coverage under liability insurance is the backbone and close companion of the tort system. 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.

CFPB Adopts Strict Liability Standard for Debt Collectors Who Sue or …

On January 19, 2021, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published its final debt collection rules in the Federal Register, including 12 C.F.R. § 1006.26(b), which prohibits collections of time-barred debt. Under the new rules, collectors who sue or threaten to sue consumers for time-bar

(Fall 2021) LAW 0549 § 01 Details – Temple Law Course Bulletin

The availability of coverage under liability insurance is the backbone and close companion of the tort system. 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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In the end, drivers might pay $500 to $1,000 in fees to get their car back. This is a significant expense for low-income families. The cost of retrieving the car for a family may be a whole month’s income. Since 2003, Philadelphians have paid $75 million to get their cars back.