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
Missouri Court Rules Second Injury Fund Not Responsible for Worker’s Mental Injury
The Missouri Court of Appeals confirmed that the state-run Second Injury Fund is not responsible for a worker’s permanent total disability benefits related to a psychological injury following a physical injury.
May 28, 2024
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Missouri
