Eleven Americans File Lawsuits Against Aeromexico Over Plane Crash

Eleven U.S. passengers who survived an Aeromexico crash in the northern Mexican state of Durango on July 31 filed lawsuits against the airline in Chicago on Monday, according to a statement by Chicago-based attorneys Corboy & Demetrio.
August 8, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Litigation Illinois

Small Plane Crash In Santa Ana Kills All Aboard

The CEO of a San Francisco real estate company and four others died when a private plane he was piloting crashed into a a Southern California parking lot, according to the Orange County coroner.
August 6, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines California

World Trade Center Developer Loses Final 9/11 Lawsuit Against Insurer

A federal judge on Thursday rejected a lawsuit by the developer of New York’s World Trade Center seeking to take a $14 million cut of a settlement between its insurer and airlines over the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
August 6, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Litigation Property New York

Insurtech Launches Usage-Based Drone Coverage

Insurtech company REIN has launched DroneInsurance.com, with underwriting by Liberty Specialty Markets, providing usage-based insurance for commercial drone operators and simplifying the process of obtaining both base and liability coverage.
August 2, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Technology Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Five Critically Injured In Texas Gas Pipeline Blast

A series of natural gas pipeline explosions in Midland County, Texas sent five people to hospital with critical burn injuries, and interrupted energy pipeline operations in the area, officials said.
August 2, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Workers' Compensation Texas

Hawaiian Homeowners Claim Bad Faith By Surplus Lines Insurer LLoyd’s

Lloyd’s of London is having a tough time right now. The world’s oldest insurance market is embroiled in a legal battle after one of its syndicates was accused of breach of contract, deceptive business practices, bad faith and conspiracy.
August 1, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Litigation Property Hawaii

Widespread Tornado Damage In Northern Colorado Town Of Brush

A community has a lot to clean up after a tornado dealt widespread damage to the city of Brush in Fort Morgan County. The storm hit Sunday afternoon knocking out power and leaving electrical lines down on the roads.
July 31, 2018 Auto Excess & Surplus Lines Property Colorado

Weinstein’s Clash With Insurance Companies Rages On

Already at the mercy of mounting legal bills, embattled former film producer Harvey Weinstein also has to contend with his insurers — which have not only denied him coverage for legal costs, but have also launched lawsuits of their own against him.
July 30, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Litigation California New York

Video Released Of Fatal Crash Involving Drowsy Semi Driver

The Nevada Highway Patrol Wednesday released video of the crash that killed two men killed in a fatal crash on U.S. Highway 93 on the morning of July 18.
July 30, 2018 Auto Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Subrogation Nevada

Condo Fire Started By Child Playing With Lighter Caused Millions In Damage

An estimated $10 million in damage was caused by last week’s devastating fire that affected four connected buildings at the River Trails Condominium complex in Prospect Heights, according to an official report released Wednesday.
July 27, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Illinois

45 Vehicles Involved In Chain-Reaction Pileup On Florida Interstate

Eighteen separate crashes involving 45 cars caused a massive pileup on Interstate 10 Tuesday evening. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident began just before 5:30 p.m. between mile markers 200 and 199 on I-10 westbound in Leon County.
July 27, 2018 Auto Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Subrogation Florida

Suspect Sought In Torching Of 44 New Golf Carts At Miami Course

An explosive night at Miami’s Melreese Golf Course as dozens of golf carts went up in flames. When firefighters arrived Tuesday night at the course, which is just east of Miami International Airport, they found the parking area for the golf carts fully engulfed in flames that were starting to reach the building.
July 26, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Florida

52 Touch Screen Systems Ripped From New Vehicles At Michigan Dealership

A reward is being offered in connection with the theft of car radios from the Szott M-59 Dodge dealership in Highland Township. An employee of a nearby business called deputies around 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 30 when he noticed several vehicles had broken windows.
July 25, 2018 Auto Excess & Surplus Lines Michigan

Court Backs Insurer’s Right Of Subrogation Against Contractor For $3M Water Damage Claim

A plumbing contractor facing a subrogation lawsuit from a homeowner’s insurer is not eligible for coverage under the homeowner’s purchased Residential Builders—All Risks [RBAR] insurance policy, an Ontario court has ruled.
July 23, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Litigation Property

All 13 On Board Survive Plane Crash In Central Texas, Vintage Aircraft Destroyed

A vintage plane crashed during takeoff Saturday morning in central Texas, injuring several of the 13 people on board, officials said.
July 23, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Texas
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