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David D. Brisco

Vice Chair, Subrogation & Recovery, Western Region

Office San Diego

Phone (619) 685-1704  Fax (619) 234-7831

Email dbrisco@cozen.com

 
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David Brisco is responsible for managing a subrogation litigation caseload in various legal areas, including wildfires, product liability, negligence, construction defect and breach of warranties.

David litigates a wide range of cases, including wildfires, intensive product defect lawsuits against many of the largest consumer and commercial product manufacturers, as well as lawsuits against construction entities of all sizes for catastrophic construction losses. His experience also includes pursuing international entities responsible for fires, floods and other losses in the United States. David also advises clients on the use of numerous social media sites to aid in investigating the cause of losses.

David has tried and won cases in California state courts, including a unanimous jury verdict against a copy machine manufacturer for a fire that destroyed a commercial building. David has also obtained numerous judgments in his clients' favor in intercompany arbitration. 

David is co-host of Cozen O’Connor’s subrogation podcast, “Subro on the Go”, through which he discusses trending legal, technological, and claims handling issues in subrogation. 

David has authored several articles and white papers and is a regular speaker at national industry events including National Association for Subrogation Professionals (NASP) and Property & Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB).  Between 2011 and 2020, David has presented on a variety of litigation and property insurance topics, including subrogation investigation, wildfires, negotiation, social media, cyber law, waivers of subrogation, tech product fires and international claims. 

David earned his undergraduate degree from the University of California at San Diego in 2002. He earned his law degree, cum laude, in 2005 from Pepperdine University School of Law where he was a member of the Pepperdine Law Review. Recently David was voted into the 2014 Best of the Bar by the San Diego Business Journal and has also been selected as a Rising Star by the Super Lawyers Magazine from 2015-2020.


And I Quote – Because Relationships Matter

April 12, 2022

David Brisco joined Coterie Insurance Company on the latest episode of the podcast "And I Quote".

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Cozen O’Connor Names Six New Shareholders

September 07, 2017

Cozen O’Connor is proud to announce the promotion of six members to shareholders of the firm: David Brisco (San Diego), Michael de Leeuw (New York), John Dickenson (West Palm Beach), Jonathan Lichtenstein (Philadelphia), William Walsh (Seattle), and Ingrid Welch (Philadelphia).

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Cozen O'Connor Attorneys Voted 2016 Best of the Bar by the San Diego Business Journal

April 11, 2016

Leslie Hulburt and David Brisco (Subrogation & Recovery, San Diego) were featured in the San Diego Business Journal - Best of the Bar 2016.

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Cozen O'Connor Attorney Voted 2014 Best of the Bar by the San Diego Business Journal

August 14, 2014

David Brisco (Subrogation, San Diego) was voted 2014 Best of the Bar by the San Diego Business Journal. More than 1,000 votes were cast from 146 firms and solo practices throughout the area. Legal professionals throughout the metro area cast votes and were urged to consider not only colleagues at their firms, but also those outside their walls. No one could make the list based solely on votes from others at the same firm. David said, “The best advice I have received as a plaintiff's lawyer is that nobody likes to pay money to someone they don’t like. So not only is it ok to be a lawyer who is nice/professional, but it is in your client’s best interest.”

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4 Holiday Movies Full of Cheer and Subrogation Scenarios

December 18, 2024

Dana Meyers authored the expert analysis column “4 Holiday Movies Full of Cheer and Subrogation Scenarios” for Law360.

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California Wildfire Alert - Mill Fire and Fairview Fire [Alert]

September 07, 2022

Over the course of the weekend, California incurred a number of wildfires. Some were attributed to natural causes, however, the Mill Fire and Fairview Fire appear to have been caused by human activity and we are actively investigating both fires for recovery potential.

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Wildfire Alert 2022 McKinney Fire, 2021 South Fire

August 25, 2022

Howard Maycon, Kevin Bush, and David Brisco provide an update on the subrogation potential from the 2022 McKinney Fire and the 2021 South Fire.

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Tennessee Wildfires UPDATED [Alert]

April 05, 2022

Mark Opalisky, Suzanne Radcliff, and David Brisco discuss the Hatcher Mountain/Indigo Lane Fire, Millstone Gap/Seymour Fire, Cold Springs Fire, and Wears Valley Fire that swept through eastern Tennessee on March 30 and 31.

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Eastland Complex Wildfires Alert

March 23, 2022

Suzanne Radcliff, Steve Halbeisen, and David Brisco discuss the Eastland Complex Wildfires affecting the 76448, 76454, 76435, 76471, 76470, 76470, 76448, 76444, and 76445 zip codes.

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Update on California Fires [Alert]

November 12, 2018

Howard Maycon, Kevin Bush, David Brisco, Phil Berens, Tom Regan and Peter Lynch provide an update on the Woolsey, Hill, and Camp fires in California.

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Battery Problems Spread to Smart Phones

September 14, 2016

Joe Rich and David Brisco discuss smartphone fires related to lithium-ion batteries.

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Back from the Future: Hoverboards are Real “Fire Hazards” According to the CPSC and NFPA [Subrogation & Recovery Alert]

May 23, 2016

In this Alert, we discuss hoverboards and recent advisories in response to fire trends associated with hoverboards by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

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Cozen O'Connor Cyber Law Monitor-The Next Generation of Data Breach Notice Law-Florida's Information Protection Act of 2014

May 15, 2014

Joe Rich and David Brisco address the Florida Information Protection Act of 2014 which established tough new notification and requirements for businesses and governmental entities in the Cozen O'Connor Cyber Law Monitor blog.

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Subrogation Claims Against International Defendants

April 02, 2014

How to Navigate Through the Three Hurdles in Claims Against International Defendants in U.S. Courts, Potential U.S. Legislation Impacting Claims Against International Defendants and The Role of Local Counsel in International Claims

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Spontaneous Combustion Alert [Subrogation and Recovery Alert!]

April 20, 2012

Spontaneous Combustion Alert - Subrogation and Recovery Alert! - After speaking to your cause and origin expert on a new large loss you learn that there was no electrical device or other product in the area of origin. You also learn that the usual series of potential causes have been ruled out-arson, negligently discarded smoking material, or the structural wiring to the property. So you ask: How can a fire start when there is nothing there to ignite the fire? Welcome to spontaneous combustion fires.

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Foreign Arbitration Clauses Invalid Under Carmack [Subrogation and Recovery Alert!]

November 21, 2011

Foreign Arbitration Clauses Invalid Under Carmack - Subrogation and Recovery Alert! - Foreign arbitration clauses are more prevalent than ever in commercial contracts. However, in interstate shipping contract claims under the Carmack Amendment, foreign arbitration clauses have recently been found invalid. This Alert reviews the recent Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision in Smallwood v. Allied Van Lines, Inc.

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Recovery Potential in the 2011 New Mexico Ongoing Wildfires [Subrogation and Recovery Alert!]

July 01, 2011

Recovery Potential in the 2011 New Mexico Ongoing Wildfires - Subrogation and Recovery Alert! - Following up on our Arizona Wildfire Alert earlier this month, Cozen O'Connor continues to follow the seemingly ceaseless series of wildfires that have been plaguing the United States this year. We offer the attached summary of presently known information concerning the circumstances surrounding the causes of the recent wildfires in New Mexico.

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Event Data Recorders - Looking into Pandora's Subrogation Box [Subrogation and Recovery Alert!]

May 31, 2011

Event Data Recorders - Looking into Pandora's Subrogation Box - Subrogation and Recovery Alert! - In an ideal world, subrogation claims arising from product failures are investigated immediately after the loss takes place. However, a number of factors may prevent this from taking place. Event Data Recorders (EDR's) now are being utilized in a number of products, including cars, building alarm systems, and home appliances, serving to record important information regarding the operational history and failure mode of the product.

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Can I File Suit in The U.S. Against A Foreign Entity, And If So, Is It Worth It? An Analysis of Personal Jurisdiction and Enforcement of Judgments Against Foreign Entities [Subrogation and Recovery Alert!]

August 16, 2010

Can I File Suit in The U.S. Against A Foreign Entity, And If So, Is It Worth It? An Analysis of Personal Jurisdiction and Enforcement of Judgments Against Foreign Entities - Subrogation and Recovery Alert! - Have you ever handled a subrogation claim involving a product manufactured outside the U.S.? For most of us, the answer is an overwhelming yes. For such losses, many claims professionals are not aware of the ability to file suit in the U.S. against the responsible foreign manufacturers and sellers. This Alert discusses the criteria for asserting jurisdiction in the U.S. against a foreign tortfeasor, both for losses occurring in the U.S., as well as abroad.

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Fall 2009 [Subrogation and Recovery Observer]

October 01, 2009

Fall 2009 - Subrogation and Recovery Observer - Welcome to the Fall 2009 issue of the Cozen O'Connor Subrogation and Recovery Observer. In this issue, we report on our recent trial victories, notable settlements, and other newsworthy developments in subrogation issues

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Lightning-Induced CSST Fires: Protecting Your Subrogation Rights [Subrogation and Recovery Alert!]

May 11, 2009

Lightning-Induced CSST Fires: Protecting Your Subrogation Rights - Subrogation and Recovery Alert! - Since the introduction of CSST, there has been an
increase in fire damage caused by lightning strikes. Direct and indirect lightning strikes can energize CSST, inducing current that attempts to use the metal conduit to reach ground.The corrugated design and the thin walls cannot withstand the energy produced, causing a
hole to be melted in the CSST.That hole results in the release of pressurized natural gas or propane into the structure

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NASP 2024 Annual Conference 10/27/2024
NASP 2023 Annual Conference 11/05/2023
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NASP 2023 Spring Conference 02/16/2023
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NASP 2021 Annual Conference 11/08/2021
A Subrogating Carrier’s Best Resource – The Role of the Insured in the Investigation and Litigation of Subrogation Claims 10/21/2021
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2020 PLRB Claims Conference & Insurance Services Expo 03/08/2020
NASP 2019 Annual Conference 10/27/2019
Deals with the Devil: Indemnity, Confidentiality and Subro Settlement Agreement Snags 03/28/2019
Webinar: Dealer's Choice: The Subro Settlement Game and the Wildcards of Indemnity & Confidentiality 06/20/2018
PLRB 2018 Claims Conference & Insurance Services Expo 04/15/2018
19th Annual NASP Conference - Deep in the Heart of Subro 11/05/2017
Webinar: Waivers of Subrogation and Limitations of Liability 04/26/2017
PLRB Claims Conference & Insurance Services Expo 03/26/2017
Combined Claims Conference 03/07/2017
18th Annual NASP Conference 10/23/2016
2016 PLRB Annual Conference & Insurance Services Expo 04/17/2016
17th Annual NASP Conference: Eureka! Subro Education 11/08/2015
2015 California Learn & Burn 09/10/2015
2015 Denver Subrogation Seminar 09/03/2015
PLRB 2015 Claims Conference & Insurance Services Expo 03/30/2015
NASP Annual Conference: Subrogation--The Future Is Now 11/10/2014
2014 National Property Insurance Seminar 04/17/2014
Subrogation Claims Against International Defendants Webinar 04/02/2014
PLRB 2014 Claims Conference & Insurance Services Expo 03/18/2014
NASP: Southern California Chapter Meeting 03/14/2014
2013 Philadelphia Subrogation and Insurance Litigation Seminar 06/05/2013
2011 Rocky Mountain Subrogation Seminar 09/07/2011
2011 Philadelphia Subrogation Seminar and Baseball Game 06/16/2011

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