Family Sues Over Fatal Allergic Reaction to Mislabeled Cookie Sold at Stew Leonard’s
The family of Orla Ruth Baxendale has filed a lawsuit against Stew Leonard’s and Cookies United LLC after a mislabeled cookie caused a fatal allergic reaction, highlighting severe negligence in labeling.
May 28, 2024
Insurance Industry
Liability
Life & Health
Litigation
Connecticut
New York
Connecticut Man Sentenced for $900K Medicaid Fraud Involving Unlicensed Counseling Claims
Ramon Apellaniz of East Hartford is sentenced to prison and must pay $900,000 after fraudulently billing Medicaid for unlicensed counseling services.
April 18, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
Connecticut
Connecticut Contractor Faces Heavy Fines After Pier Collapse in Massachusetts Injures Workers
OSHA fines Mohawk Northeast Inc. over $200,000 for failing to ensure the safety of a pier that collapsed in New Bedford, injuring two workers.
April 15, 2024
Liability
Marine
Risk Management
Connecticut
Massachusetts
States Begin to Implement NAIC’s AI Guidelines for Insurers, Marking a New Regulatory Era
With the adoption of NAIC’s AI framework by seven states, insurers face the challenge of implementing comprehensive AI governance and risk management programs.
April 11, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Alaska
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Illinois
Connecticut Prize Insurance Operator Faces Fraud Charges
A Connecticut operator of a prize insurance business is charged with defrauding dozens, resulting in nearly $1 million in losses for charitable organizations and individuals.
April 8, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Liability
Connecticut
Homeowners Brace for Further Hikes Amid Climate and Market Pressures
As homeowners grapple with a 19.8% spike in insurance rates, projections show a relentless 6% increase into 2024, heavily influenced by climate change and severe weather patterns.
April 1, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Connecticut
Florida
Illinois
Louisiana
Maine
Benzene Found in Popular Acne Treatments, Testing Firm Urges FDA Recall
A Connecticut lab’s findings of high benzene levels in benzoyl peroxide acne treatments prompt a call for FDA action, highlighting safety concerns over common skincare products.
March 11, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Connecticut
Connecticut Residents File Class Action Against Kimberly-Clark Over PFAS Contamination
Connecticut locals sue Kimberly-Clark, alleging the company’s facility contaminated their properties and water with harmful PFAS, impacting health and property values.
March 7, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Connecticut
Navigating the Complex Terrain of Data Privacy in Auto Insurance Claims and Repairs
With rising concerns over data privacy, the unauthorized use of personal information in auto insurance claims and repairs presents significant risks and implications for millions.
February 22, 2024
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Hawaii
Navigating the New Landscape of Workers’ Compensation Laws in 2024
With a series of legislative updates in 2024, workers now have enhanced protections and benefits, addressing issues from COVID-19 to mental health support.
February 15, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
California
Connecticut
Illinois
New York
Oregon
Navigating the Future of SCI and TBI Rehabilitation in Workers’ Compensation
At the 20th Annual Workers’ Compensation ExecuSummit, experts discuss innovative rehabilitation techniques for spinal cord and brain injuries, highlighting the path to recovery and reemployment.
February 14, 2024
Education & Training
Life & Health
Technology
Workers' Compensation
Connecticut
New York City on the Brink of Its Largest Snowstorm in Two Years
New York City anticipates a major winter storm, possibly marking the most significant snowfall event since January 2022.
February 13, 2024
Catastrophe
Risk Management
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Connecticut Expands Workers’ Compensation for PTSD to All Employees
Connecticut’s new law now includes all employees under workers’ compensation for PTSD, expanding benefits previously reserved for first responders.
January 16, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Workers' Compensation
Connecticut
US Auto Insurance Premiums Set for Record Increase in 2024
As U.S. drivers brace for the highest auto insurance rate hike since 2018, with an average increase of 12.6%, financial pressures mount across states.
January 10, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Arizona
California
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Tesla’s Autopilot Recall Draws Mixed Reactions Amid Safety Concerns
Tesla’s decision to update its Autopilot system following a federal probe elicits praise and criticism, with experts urging further measures to enhance driver safety.
December 14, 2023
Connecticut
Massachusetts
