
Independent Agents Ensure Safe Summer Celebrations for Homeowners
Independent agents play a crucial role in helping clients find the right home insurance policies and sharing essential safety tips, especially during summer.
July 19, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Liability
Risk Management

Oregon Man Arrested for Threatening Insurance Adjusters with Spear
Police arrested a suspect after he threatened insurance adjusters with an improvised spear at a Bend fitness center, leading to temporary street closure.
July 15, 2024
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Property
Oregon

Detroit Limits Police Use of Facial Recognition After Wrongful Arrest
Following a wrongful arrest, Detroit Police Department faces new restrictions on the use of facial recognition technology, prohibiting arrests based solely on its results.
July 1, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Technology
Michigan

Norfolk Southern Sued by Insurers Over Ohio Train Derailment
Erie Insurance and other insurers have filed a lawsuit against Norfolk Southern, alleging negligence and state law violations following the 2023 Ohio train derailment and chemical spill.
July 1, 2024
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Ohio

Cybersecurity Gaps Leave General Contractor Liable in Phishing Scam
A phishing attack against a subcontractor highlights the importance of cybersecurity in the construction industry.
July 1, 2024
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Connecticut
Maryland

Zyn Halts Online Sales Amidst Regulatory Scrutiny
Zyn, the popular nicotine pouch brand, has stopped online sales after receiving a subpoena from the District of Columbia’s attorney general regarding sales of flavored products.
June 19, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Life & Health
Technology
California
District Of Columbia
Massachusetts
New York
Nationwide’s Policy Termination Leaves Pet Owners Scrambling for Coverage
Nationwide’s decision to cancel coverage for 100,000 pets due to rising veterinary costs leaves many owners of older pets with pre-existing conditions in a difficult position.
June 18, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Life & Health
Florida
Michigan

Heat-Related Injuries and Workers’ Compensation in California Agriculture
SB 1299 proposes a rebuttable presumption for heat-related injuries among agricultural workers in California, potentially shifting legal and administrative burdens in the workers’ compensation system.
June 18, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California

El Paso Woman Files $1 Million Lawsuit Against Mexican Resort Over Husband’s Electrocution
Lizzette Zambrano sues Sonoran Sea Resort for over $1 million after her husband, Jorge Guillen, was electrocuted in a hot tub, leaving her critically injured and claiming his life.
June 17, 2024
Liability
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Arizona
Texas

Lex Machina Reports Trends in Insurance Litigation for 2024
Lex Machina, a LexisNexis company, has released its 2024 Insurance Litigation Report, providing an in-depth analysis of trends in federal district and appellate courts from 2021 to 2023.
June 17, 2024
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Property
Louisiana

Liability Litigation Trends: Increased Claims and Attorney Representation
Attorney representation in liability claims has increased significantly, with litigation rates climbing in 2023. The trend is partly driven by a rush to file lawsuits in Florida before new tort reform measures took effect, according to Sedgwick’s latest report.
June 13, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Florida

Retired Fire Captain Arrested for Alleged Insurance Fraud
A retired fire captain from Davie, Florida, faces charges of insurance fraud and criminal use of personal identification for allegedly submitting falsified lodging invoices related to a 2022 insurance claim.
June 12, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Florida

Bull Jumps Fence at Oregon Rodeo, Injuring Three
A bull escaped its enclosure at the Sisters Rodeo, injuring three people, including a Deschutes County sergeant, before being recaptured by rodeo professionals.
June 10, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Liability
Risk Management
Oregon

Netflix Faces $170 Million Defamation Lawsuit Over Baby Reindeer Series
Netflix is being sued for $170 million by a woman claiming to be the inspiration for a character in the series Baby Reindeer, alleging defamation and emotional distress.
June 7, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
California

Florida Court Rules Retailers Not Liable for Injuries Caused by Fleeing Shoplifters
Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeals rules that retailers like Wal-Mart have no duty to protect patrons from fleeing shoplifters, affirming summary judgment in a negligence case.
June 7, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Florida



