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Trucking Firms in Legal Crosshairs as Litigation Costs Soar

Trucking Firms in Legal Crosshairs as Litigation Costs Soar

US trucking firms face a worsening litigation landscape, as jury awards and settlement amounts for trucking litigation have exploded over the last decade.
August 16, 2023 Liability Litigation

Class-action Lawsuit Alleges Hawaiian Electric’s Negligence in Deadly Wildfire

Class-action Lawsuit Alleges Hawaiian Electric’s Negligence in Deadly Wildfire

Three law firms filed a class-action lawsuit against Hawaiian Electric on Saturday, alleging that the utility's downed power lines significantly contributed to the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century.
August 15, 2023 Liability Litigation Hawaii

Purdue Pharma’s $6 Billion Opioid Settlement Blocked by Supreme Court

Purdue Pharma’s $6 Billion Opioid Settlement Blocked by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Thursday temporarily blocked a settlement reached with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that required members of the Sackler family who once controlled the company to pay $6 billion but shielded them from future lawsuits over the nation's opioid crisis.
August 10, 2023 Liability Litigation

Family of Child Hit, Killed by Stolen Kia To Sue Automaker

Family of Child Hit, Killed by Stolen Kia To Sue Automaker

The family of a 4-year-old who police say was killed in a hit-skip by a driver in a stolen Kia earlier this month on the West Side intends to hold the maker of Kias legally accountable, their attorney said.
August 3, 2023 Liability Litigation Ohio

$11.75M Settlement in Elementary School Special Needs Abuse Cases

$11.75M Settlement in Elementary School Special Needs Abuse Cases

The special needs classroom abuse civil cases at Holz Elementary have settled for a record amount, making it the largest settlement against a public school board in West Virginia history.
August 2, 2023 Liability Litigation West Virginia

Michigan Supreme Court Protects Long-Term Benefits for Crash Survivors

Michigan Supreme Court Protects Long-Term Benefits for Crash Survivors

Major changes in Michigan's car insurance system don't apply to people who were catastrophically injured before a 2019 law kicked in, the state Supreme Court said Monday in a decision that delivers critical relief to thousands of people counting on long-term benefits.
August 1, 2023 Auto Liability Michigan

Bigger in Texas

Bigger in Texas

CLM's upcoming Construction Conference on Wednesday, Sept. 27 will feature a brand-new location as we deliver the high-impact sessions you have come to expect on the biggest topics facing construction claims professionals.
July 28, 2023 Education & Training Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Litigation

More Lawsuits Loom as Northwestern Athletes Speak Out Against Hazing

More Lawsuits Loom as Northwestern Athletes Speak Out Against Hazing

Over the last few weeks, numerous reports of alleged hazing, bullying and toxic cultures among sports teams at Northwestern University have surfaced, resulting in terminations of two head coaches and a series of lawsuits filed against the university.
July 28, 2023 Liability Litigation

Nevada Insurers Facing Restrictions on Liability Limits With New Legislation

Nevada Insurers Facing Restrictions on Liability Limits With New Legislation

Nevada's insurance commissioner has 'grave concerns' about insurers leaving the state because of recent legislation that prohibits them from issuing policies that reduce liability limits by defense costs.
July 27, 2023 Legislation & Regulation Liability Nevada

Unmasking the Problem of Staff-on-Staff Harassment in Higher Ed

Unmasking the Problem of Staff-on-Staff Harassment in Higher Ed

When it comes to workplace settings in virtually every industry and sector, harassment among coworkers is a considerable risk.
July 26, 2023 Liability

Crane Fire and Collapse Lead to Evacuations in Manhattan’s West Side

Crane Fire and Collapse Lead to Evacuations in Manhattan’s West Side

A crane, located atop a high-rise building in Manhattan, experienced a partial collapse and caught fire over 40 stories above the ground Wednesday morning. Emergency crews were alerted to the situation when they received a call about a fire in the crane's engine compartment at around 7:30 a.m.
July 26, 2023 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability New York

$800K Awarded to Florida Family for Chicken McNugget Burn

$800K Awarded to Florida Family for Chicken McNugget Burn

A Florida jury has ruled that $800,000 in damages should be awarded to the family of a girl that alleged hot chicken nuggets from a local McDonald's franchise left her severely burned.
July 21, 2023 Liability Litigation Florida

Danger Looms: OSHA Cites Repeat Safety Violations at Dollar General

Danger Looms: OSHA Cites Repeat Safety Violations at Dollar General

Federal workplace safety inspections at two Dollar General stores in the Tampa area have once again exposed alarming hazards and unsafe conditions. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a division of the U.S. Department of Labor, has issued citations for repeat violations, raising concerns about the well-being of employees at one of the nation's largest discount retailers.
July 20, 2023 Liability Workers' Compensation

The Risks of Summer

The Risks of Summer

Even though we are well into the summer season, camps and youth recreation programs are still re-evaluating their insurance needs to prepare for known and unanticipated risks.
July 20, 2023 Liability

Leaks & Water Damage in Co-ops: 4 Questions to Determine Who is Responsible for Repairs

Leaks & Water Damage in Co-ops: 4 Questions to Determine Who is Responsible for Repairs

If a leak destroys an apartment, is a co-op board responsible for the repairs?
In the event of a fire, water, or other damage, almost every proprietary lease has boilerplate language on who is responsible for certain repairs to common areas or apartments.
July 19, 2023 Liability Property
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