Meredith represents insurers in complex disputes arising under directors and officers and other professional liability policies. Currently, Meredith represents insurers in matters involving subprime lending, backdating stock options, ERISA stock drop cases, patent infringement, and criminal and regulatory investigations. She has participated in numerous mediations for insurer clients of the firm. Meredith also litigates coverage and other disputes in federal and state courts throughout the country, at both the trial and appellate level, and has handled matters pending before courts sitting in the District of Columbia, Delaware, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, and Illinois.
Representative Experience
On behalf of an insurer, successfully argued in Illinois federal court the application of the "Insured v. Insured" exclusion.
Publications
"D&O and Professional Liability Update 2008: A Year In Review," Troutman Sanders LLP (March 4, 2009).
Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of ERISA Stock Drop Lawsuit (May 2, 2008).
Insured v. Insured Exclusion Bars Coverage for Receiver's Lawsuit (March 11, 2008).
Florida Court Holds That Defending Insurers "Fostered Cooperation" of the Insureds and Thus Are Not Liable to Indemnify for Settlement Achieved Without Insurers' Consent (September 17, 2007).
Tenth Circuit Reverses Summary Judgment for Insurer on Rescission Claim (August 21, 2007).
U.S. Supreme Court Vacates and Remands Seventh Circuit's Reversal of the District Court's Grant of Tellabs, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss (June 21, 2007).
Federal Court in New Jersey Dismisses Vioxx Securities Litigation With Prejudice on Statute of Limitations Grounds (April 13, 2007).
Florida Court Holds That Defending Insurers "Fostered Cooperation" of the Insureds and Thus Are Not Liable to Indemnify for Settlement Achieved Without Insurers' Consent (September 18, 2007).
Work Experience
Associate, Troutman Sanders LLP, 2009 - present
Associate, Ross, Dixon & Bell LLP, 2004 - 2008
Memberships
· American Bar Association
· North Carolina Bar Association