
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.




