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August 23, 2016

Ohio Appellate Court Upholds Insurer’s Privilege Claim in First-Party Dispute

Summary: In August 2012 a fire destroyed thirty-six apartment units owned by Summit Park Apartments, LLC (“Summit Park”). Great Lakes Reinsurance (“Great Lakes”) insured Summit Park and the policy provided for construction costs, loss of business income, and out-of-pocket expenses. The policy also obligated Great Lakes to pay out claims within thirty days.