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Kevin J. Hughes

Co-Chair, Subrogation & Recovery Department

Office Philadelphia

Phone (215) 665-2739  Fax (215) 701-2439

Email khughes@cozen.com

 
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Kevin J. Hughes serves as co-chair of Cozen O’Connor’s Subrogation & Recovery Department, and is chair of the department’s Atlantic and Northeast regional offices. Kevin joined the firm in September, 1987 and has successfully litigated and tried cases throughout the United States in both state and federal court. He concentrates his practice in the prosecution of complex property damage claims arising out of fires, explosions, mechanical failures and structural collapses. Kevin is a member of Cozen O’Connor’s board of directors and also serves on the firm’s management committee. 

He is a member of the American, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Philadelphia Bar Associations, as well as the American Association for Justice and the Pennsylvania Association for Justice.

Kevin earned his Bachelor of Science in accounting from Villanova University in 1984 and his law degree from Villanova School of Law in 1987.

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Hurricane Harvey Litigation Update: Conflicting Opinions Spur Trial on Damages and Appeal [Alert]

January 11, 2021

Jason Schulze, Stephen Halbeisen, Jake Skaggs Elliott Feldman and Kevin Hughes discuss the status of the litigation arising out of Hurricane Harvey, which made landfall in Houston on August 25, 2017,

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Damage Jurisdictional Chart - 50 State Survey of Measure of Damages For Injury to Real and Personal Property [Jurisdictions Comparative Chart]

June 05, 2020

50 State Survey of Measure of Damages For Injury to Real and Personal Property - Jurisdictions Comparative Chart - This chart provides a general overview of the case law addressing the measure of damages for property damage in all 50 states as well as the District of Columbia.

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Priority of Rights of Recovery Relating To Deductibles [Jurisdictions Comparative Chart]

July 19, 2018

Priority of Rights of Recovery Relating To Deductibles - Jurisdictions Comparative Chart - A common inquiry is whether the “first monies” principles in many states likewise control the distribution of deductibles (either property or automobile). Many states have statutes or insurance regulations that control the distribution of automobile deductibles, and in some cases, confusingly, those statutes or regulations conflict with the law relating to “first monies” in property losses.

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Washoe Drive Wildfire [Subrogation and Recovery Alert]

January 23, 2012

Washoe Drive Wildfire - Subrogation and Recovery Alert -

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Summer 2010 [Subrogation & Recovery Observer]

July 29, 2010

Summer 2010 - Subrogation & Recovery Observer -

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Ask the Tough Questions [Subrogation and Recovery Checklist]

March 08, 2010

Ask the Tough Questions - Subrogation and Recovery Checklist - 1 page. This document contains a checklist of questions to ask the expert, witnesses, and yourself when evaluating a claim.

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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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Chinese Drywall Litigation [Subrogation Whitepaper]

July 09, 2009

Chinese Drywall Litigation - Subrogation Whitepaper - In a prior Alert, Defective Drywall: The Not‐So‐Great Wall of China1, we discussed the reported problems with Chinese‐manufactured drywall (“Chinese drywall”). This whitepaper provides an overview of pending litigation
arising out of the issues associated with Chinese drywall. From 2004 through 2006, the housing boom and rebuilding efforts necessitated by various hurricanes led to a shortage of construction materials. As a result, U.S. builders and suppliers

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Summer 2008 [Subrogation and Recovery Observer]

July 01, 2008

Summer 2008 - Subrogation and Recovery Observer -

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How to Select and Properly Use Experts [Subrogation and Recovery - Articles and Papers - Forensic Consultants & Loss Site Investigations -]

January 13, 2006

How to Select and Properly Use Experts - Subrogation and Recovery - Articles and Papers - Forensic Consultants & Loss Site Investigations - - 15 pgs total. Outline headings: What Kind Of Expert Might You Need; What Is The Purpose Of The Expert; What Should Be The General Criteria For The Retention Of A Particular Expert -- The Qualities Of A Good Expert; What Expert Should Be Selected -- The Specific Criteria -- The Qualifications Of A Good Expert; Who Should Select The Expert; Cost.

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