New York-based team at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP is known for its work on high-profile disputes, class actions, and qui tam lawsuits, often involving multiple jurisdictions. The team is led by a trio of litigators; Michael Carlinsky, whose practice incorporates complex international insurance litigation and South American matters; Corey Worcester, who concentrates on high-stakes litigation concerning coverage, insurers’ practices, and regulatory matters; and Maaren Shah, who specializes in assisting insurer clients in disputes in the art, fashion, design, entertainment, and finance sectors. Another key name is  Renita Sharma, who acts for a variety of insurer clients in court and in regulatory investigations.
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Clients clés

  • Aon plc and White Rock Insurance (SAC) Ltd
  • ACP Re, Ltd.
  • ACP Re Holdings
  • AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
  • Technology Insurance Company, Inc.
  • George Karfunkel
  • Leah Karfunkel
  • Estate of Michael Karfunkel
  • Michael Karfunkel Family 2005 Trust
  • Michael Karfunkel 2005 Grantor Retained Annuity Trust

Points forts

  • Secured a class certification and summary judgment in favor of two classes in actions related to the government’s failure to pay health insurance companies pursuant to the ACA’s risk corridors and cost-sharing reduction programs.
  • Defending AIG and National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh against a putative class action brought on behalf of purchasers of travel insurance whose trips were cancelled prior to departure.
  • Secured a dismissal of claims against AIG in federal and New York state courts in multiple qui tam lawsuits regarding alleged unlicensed insurance activity by two former life insurance subsidiaries.

Avocats

Responsable de la pratique

Michael Carlinsky; Corey Worcester; Maaren Shah

Autres avocats clés

Renita Sharma