Kevin L. Kanavy

Kevin represents insurers in complex insurance coverage litigation in state and federal court. He also provides insurers with analysis and policy interpretation on matters involving a wide range of coverage lines, including commercial general liability, environmental liability, directors & officers liability, among others.

• Represented a domestic general liability insurer in coverage litigation arising out of underlying products and premises claims involving exposure to benzene.
• Represented a domestic general liability insurer in environmental coverage litigation arising out of long-tail claims involving a multinational mining company’s historical mining operations.
• Advised a domestic general liability insurer on liability and exposure associated with asbestos-containing talcum powder litigation.
• Advised a D&O carrier on liability and exposure associated with securities class action lawsuits and related SEC investigations.
• Advised a D&O carrier on liability and exposure associated with qui tam lawsuits involving alleged violations of the Federal and Illinois False Claims Acts.
• Obtained a favorable settlement for D&O carrier in a coverage dispute involving alleged sexual misconduct by camp counselors.