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Disney Cites Disney+ Fine Print in Bid to Dismiss Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Disney Cites Disney+ Fine Print in Bid to Dismiss Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Disney is attempting to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit related to a fatal allergic reaction at one of its restaurants, arguing that the plaintiff is bound by an arbitration clause from a Disney+ trial he signed up for years earlier.
August 15, 2024 Insurance Industry Liability Litigation Risk Management Florida New York

New York Man Sues Museum of Ice Cream Over Broken Ankle from Sprinkle Pool Jump

New York Man Sues Museum of Ice Cream Over Broken Ankle from Sprinkle Pool Jump

A New York man has filed a lawsuit against the Museum of Ice Cream, alleging that the museum's marketing and inadequate warnings led him to break his ankle after jumping into their sprinkle pool during a 2023 visit.
August 12, 2024 Liability Litigation Property Risk Management New York

Insurance Executive Pleads Guilty to $1.5 Million Fraud Scheme

Insurance Executive Pleads Guilty to $1.5 Million Fraud Scheme

James Keating pleads guilty to defrauding Allied World Insurance Company of nearly $1.5 million. Keating, a former Assistant Vice President and surety bond claims handler, carried out the fraud while working for Allied World and later U.S. Fire Insurance Company.
July 31, 2024 Fraud Insurance Industry Liability Litigation Connecticut Pennsylvania

Dollywood Visitors Navigate Floodwaters During Torrential Downpour

Dollywood Visitors Navigate Floodwaters During Torrential Downpour

Visitors wade through knee-deep water as Dollywood floods due to a torrential downpour.
July 31, 2024 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Liability Risk Management Tennessee

Amazon Held Accountable for Hazardous Products Sold by Third-Party Sellers on Amazon.com

Amazon Held Accountable for Hazardous Products Sold by Third-Party Sellers on Amazon.com

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has ruled that Amazon is responsible for recalling over 400,000 defective products sold by third-party sellers on its platform, including faulty CO detectors, unsafe hairdryers, and children's sleepwear that fail flammability standards.
July 30, 2024 Legislation & Regulation Liability Technology District Of Columbia

Insurance Industry Faces Record-High Claims Costs Due to Legal System Abuse

Insurance Industry Faces Record-High Claims Costs Due to Legal System Abuse

Legal system abuse, including frivolous lawsuits and inflated claims, significantly raises insurance claims costs, impacting policyholders, insurers, and agents, as highlighted by Triple-I.
July 30, 2024 Insurance Industry Liability Litigation Risk Management

Evolving Responsibilities for Public Company Directors and Officers

Evolving Responsibilities for Public Company Directors and Officers

Directors and Officers of public companies face new challenges with SEC disclosure rules on cybersecurity and climate-related risks, increasing their potential exposure.
July 26, 2024 Legislation & Regulation Liability Litigation Technology California

Ohio Supreme Court Rules ’Boneless’ Chicken Wings Can Contain Bones

Ohio Supreme Court Rules ’Boneless’ Chicken Wings Can Contain Bones

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that "boneless" chicken wings refer to a cooking style rather than a guarantee, dismissing a suit against a restaurant by a patron who swallowed a bone.
July 26, 2024 Legislation & Regulation Liability Life & Health Litigation Ohio

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Copa America Chaos at Hard Rock Stadium

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Copa America Chaos at Hard Rock Stadium

Hard Rock Stadium, CONMEBOL, and CONCACAF face class action lawsuits after security failures led to chaos, injuries, and denied entry at the Copa America Final.
July 23, 2024 Insurance Industry Liability Litigation Risk Management Florida

Independent Agents Ensure Safe Summer Celebrations for Homeowners

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

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

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

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

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 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
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