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Record-Breaking $72.5 Million Payout to Bus Accident Victim Marks One of MTA’s Largest Settlements

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Houston Attorney Eric B. Dick Faces Second Major Sanction for Frivolous Lawsuits Against Insurer

Houston Attorney Eric B. Dick Faces Second Major Sanction for Frivolous Lawsuits Against Insurer

Eric B. Dick, a Houston plaintiffs’ attorney, is ordered to pay over $100,000 for filing baseless lawsuits against Standard Casualty Co., marking his second major sanction in three months for similar actions.
January 26, 2024 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Liability Litigation Texas

General Motors Addresses Leadership Issues in Cruise Robotaxi Incident, Refocusing on Safety and Transparency

General Motors Addresses Leadership Issues in Cruise Robotaxi Incident, Refocusing on Safety and Transparency

In response to the recent Cruise robotaxi incident, General Motors acknowledges leadership failures and discontinues the Request for Assistance tool, aiming to regain trust and compliance in autonomous vehicle operations.
January 26, 2024 Auto Liability Technology California

Community Organizations Urged to Prepare as Emergency Shelters Amid Rising Severe Weather Events

Community Organizations Urged to Prepare as Emergency Shelters Amid Rising Severe Weather Events

A new report emphasizes the urgent need for community facilities like schools and churches to be ready as shelters during severe weather events, highlighting the potential impacts on services and community trust.
January 26, 2024 Catastrophe Liability Property

US Appeals Court Revives Mexico’s $10 Billion Gun Trafficking Lawsuit

US Appeals Court Revives Mexico’s $10 Billion Gun Trafficking Lawsuit

A US appeals court overturns a lower court’s dismissal, reviving Mexico’s lawsuit against American gun manufacturers for allegedly facilitating arms trafficking to cartels.
January 23, 2024 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Liability Massachusetts

Investigation into Social Media Rumors Impacting Jackson’s Water Crisis

Investigation into Social Media Rumors Impacting Jackson’s Water Crisis

Law enforcement examines the role of social media in exacerbating Jackson, Mississippi’s water system crisis amid a cold snap.
January 22, 2024 Legislation & Regulation Liability Risk Management Technology Mississippi
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