Court Allows Stalking Claims Against Apple AirTag to Proceed
A San Francisco judge has ruled that a lawsuit accusing Apple of not doing enough to prevent AirTags from being used for stalking can move forward.
March 20, 2024
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Technology
California
Judge Rules Against Dismissing Lawsuit Linking Social Media Algorithms to Buffalo Shooting
A New York judge’s decision to not dismiss a lawsuit against Reddit and YouTube questions the extent of their liability in a racially motivated attack in Buffalo.
March 20, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Technology
New York
Expanding Role of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Raises New Liability Concerns
Nurse practitioners and other APRNs face growing professional liability risks as their roles expand in health care.
March 18, 2024
Insurance Industry
Liability
Life & Health
Risk Management
New York Court Upholds Carrier’s Cancelation, Shifts Injury Liability to General Contractor
A court ruling places liability on a general contractor for a subcontractor’s worker’s injury due to the carrier’s policy cancelation for nonpayment.
March 14, 2024
Insurance Industry
Liability
Workers' Compensation
New York
Catholic Media Network Settles Defamation Case with Clergyman, Announces Closure
The conservative Catholic media outlet Church Militant announces closure in April, following a defamation lawsuit settlement involving an apology and a $500,000 payment to a priest.
March 6, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
New Hampshire
Record-Breaking $72.5 Million Payout to Bus Accident Victim Marks One of MTA’s Largest Settlements
A landmark $72.5 million judgment has been awarded to Aurora Beauchamp, a cancer patient severely injured by a city bus, marking one of the MTA’s largest payouts.
March 5, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Life & Health
Florida
New York
Survey Exposes Lack of Awareness Among Americans Regarding Litigation Costs and Their Impact
Over 60% of Americans are unaware of the added household costs due to litigation tactics, highlighting the need for legal system reforms.
March 5, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Recent New York Appellate Decisions Impact Insurance Broker E&O Claims
Two pivotal New York appellate decisions underscore the complexities of insurance broker errors and omissions, affecting both agents and clients.
February 28, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
New York
Illinois Supreme Court Clarifies Appeal Timeliness in Waukegan Hospitality Group Case
The Illinois Supreme Court rules on the critical importance of timely appeal submissions and the consequences of clerk rejections.
February 21, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Illinois
New Study Reveals Urban Design’s Impact on Pedestrian Crash Fault Determination
A recent analysis highlights the significant role urban environments play in attributing fault in pedestrian accidents, pointing to the need for insurance industry adaptation.
February 16, 2024
Auto
Liability
Risk Management
Ohio
Massive Cheese Product Recall Expands Over Listeria Concerns
The FDA lists 57 products in a growing recall over listeria contamination fears, with an investigation focusing on queso fresco and cotija cheeses.
February 14, 2024
Liability
Life & Health
Alabama
Arizona
California
Colorado
Florida
Cyber Insurance Market Expands as Businesses Face Increasing Digital Threats
With cyber threats escalating, the cyber insurance market is poised for significant growth, underscoring the urgent need for advanced risk management solutions.
February 13, 2024
Liability
Technology
Navigating the Intersection of AI and the Heavy Trucking Industry
As AI integrates with heavy trucking, navigating legal claims and safety standards becomes complex, requiring industry-wide collaboration and regulatory insight.
February 6, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Technology
Alabama Supreme Court Upholds Broad COVID-19 Immunity for Healthcare Providers
The Alabama Supreme Court’s recent ruling broadens the scope of COVID-19 immunity for healthcare providers, even in cases indirectly related to the pandemic.
January 29, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Alabama
Jury Orders Monsanto to Pay Record $2.2 Billion in Roundup Cancer Case
A Pennsylvania jury awards a historic $2.2 billion to a former Roundup user in a landmark verdict against Bayer AG’s Monsanto unit over cancer claims.
January 29, 2024
Liability
Litigation
Pennsylvania
