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

Rhode Island Bans Higher Auto Insurance Rates for Widows and Widowers
Rhode Island's new law, effective January 2025, prevents auto insurers from charging widows and widowers higher rates, treating them the same as married policyholders.
June 6, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island

Understanding Florida’s New Liposuction Regulations for Enhanced Patient Safety
Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 1561 into law on May 11, introducing several consumer protections for patients undergoing liposuction, including Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs).
June 6, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Life & Health
Risk Management
Florida

New Jersey Court Denies Workers’ Comp Claim for Amazon Driver Injured in Workplace Shooting
A New Jersey court ruled that an Amazon driver's workplace shooting injury was not compensable under workers' compensation, citing the personal nature of the incident and lack of connection to employment.
June 3, 2024
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
New Jersey

Worker Awarded Compensation for Double Amputation Sustained While Assisting Accident Victim
A West Virginia appellate court ruled that a worker injured while assisting an accident victim during a work-related trip is entitled to workers' compensation benefits, overturning previous decisions.
May 31, 2024
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Pennsylvania
West Virginia

Impact of Federal Marijuana Reclassification on Liability Insurance Coverage
The potential federal reclassification of marijuana may affect liability insurance coverage, necessitating careful review of policy exclusions and legal compliance for businesses in the marijuana industry.
May 30, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management

NTSB Recommends Urgent Bridge Inspections Across the U.S.
The National Transportation Safety Board has urged federal and state authorities to review inspection reports and address maintenance issues for bridges made of uncoated weathering steel, following the 2022 Fern Hollow Bridge collapse in Pittsburgh.
May 28, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
Pennsylvania




