Insurer Can Pursue Malpractice Claim Against Attorneys

A New York appellate court ruled that a retrocession insurer can pursue a malpractice claim against the lawyers who represented its insured in a personal injury action. Case: Century Property and Casualty Insurance Corp. v. McManus & Richter, No. 155054/20, 02/15/2024, published. Facts and procedural history: Ramon Palaguachi worked for Rite-Way Internal Removal Inc. He sustained injuries when he fell off an unsecured ladder while performing demolition work at a site owned by WFP Tower B LP. Palaguachi filed suit against Tower B and its affiliates, alleging they were liable for his...