Justin Curtis has published an article in The Indiana Lawyer concerning consent-to-assignment clauses in insurance contracts, particularly as it relates to recoverable depreciation. In the article, he discusses the purpose of such clauses and possible exceptions. He also analyzes court decisions in several cases and suggests factors to be aware of when handling similar matters. The full article can be read here.
Curtis, a partner in the firm’s Hammond, Indiana, office, focuses his legal practice on complex civil litigation, insurance coverage, and bad faith litigation. He is currently chair of the Insurance Coverage Section of the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana. He is licensed to practice in Indiana and Illinois and is admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana, the Northern District of Illinois, and the Northern District of Ohio. Curtis frequently speaks and writes about insurance matters for state and national organizations.