Meyerson v. Hartford Fire Insurance

The defendant, in its moving papers, asserts that the difference between what is called a “ public adjuster ” and “ an insurance adjuster ” is that the former acts for the public, the latter for the companies — and that this circumstance escaped the attention of the court. The distinction was clearly presented at the argument, and was not overlooked in making the decision. It was not more specially marked because too apparent to require particular reference.

On the principle urged by the defendant, a lawyer who acts only for4insurance companies should be termed by the court “an attorney,” but…