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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
