NY Archdiocese Sues Insurers Over Future Abuse Claims

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York is allegedly suing over 30 insurance companies to compel them to cover claims filed by people who say they have been abused by clerics.
July 3, 2019 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Litigation New York

Distracted Driving In A Type A World

It is no secret that, when it comes to driving, I am a Type A personality. I know this will be difficult to believe, but behind the wheel I am not the normal, serene, easy going, puppy hugging, Kumbaya singing, Zen inducing peacenik you have come to know and love.
July 3, 2019 Auto Liability Workers' Compensation

The 4th Of July Claims Underwriters Fear Most

From fireworks to boating accidents, July 4th brings out some hefty summertime claims. Every year we gather ’round for fireworks and fun, but did you know the 4th of July is considered one of the most dangerous holidays in the United States?
July 2, 2019 Auto Education & Training Liability Life & Health Property

Tennessee’s Hands-Free Driving Law Goes Into Effect Today

A new law that prohibits drivers from holding their phones in Tennessee goes into effect today. The driving with cell phones ban is just one of many new laws that went into effect July 1 . However, hands-free or Bluetooth calls are still allowed.
July 2, 2019 Auto Legislation & Regulation Liability Tennessee

Wildfire Victims Must File Claims Against PG&E By Oct. 21, Judge Says

Pacific Gas and Electric Co. will soon kick off a multimillion-dollar advertising campaign letting wildfire victims know they have less than four months to ask the utility for payment as part of its bankruptcy case.
June 28, 2019 Liability Property

Rise In Claims Severity Puts A Heavy Burden On The Insurance Industry

Major corporations and their insurers should be shaking in their boots when it comes to their casualty insurance. The severity of claims related to large corporate risks (LCR) has increased in the past decade, and not by an insignificant degree.
June 28, 2019 Liability

Vermont Sues DuPont, 3M, Others Over Chemical Pollutants

Vermont announced Thursday that it’s filed lawsuits against DuPont, 3M and other chemical companies for damages it says was caused to groundwater, drinking water and other natural resources by the contamination of a class of potentially toxic chemicals.
June 27, 2019 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Litigation Vermont

Tom Petty And Tupac Estates, Soundgarden Part Of $100M Lawsuit Against Universal Music Group Over Destroyed Recordings

A leading record company is under fire after a 2008 blaze destroyed music by big-name stars. Universal Music Group was hit with a $100 million lawsuit by grunge group Soundgarden, the estates of rapper Tupac Shakur and rocker Tom Petty, and others over the fire at Universal Studios Hollywood more than a decade ago.
June 26, 2019 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Litigation California

High School Student Caused More Than $690K In Damage To Hotel, Lawsuit Says

It was getting late, but the Landstown High School student wanted to make sure his uniform looked perfect. The next morning, senior Cade Anderson would participate in a JROTC drill competition in Prince William county. As his roommate slept, he decided to hang his jacket on a sprinkler head in his hotel room and properly affix all of his ribbons and medals, an attorney said.
June 25, 2019 Liability Litigation Property Weird Virginia

Zurich Faces Lawsuit From MGM Over Legal Costs For Las Vegas Mass Shooting Claims

Zurich Insurance is the subject of a lawsuit from a major hotel chain looking to claim damages for an active shooter event two years ago that left 58 people dead and 850 injured.
June 24, 2019 Liability Litigation Nevada

7 Members Of Marine Motorcycle Club Killed In New Hampshire Crash

Scotty Swann is at a loss for words -- still in shock over what happened to his fellow Marines on Friday night on Route 2 in Randolph.
June 24, 2019 Auto Liability Subrogation New Hampshire

The Red Light Traffic Camera Controversy

There is an ongoing and heated national debate over the growing practice of law enforcement using red light traffic cameras. More than 500 cities and other municipalities across the country have installed some form of red light camera systems to capture evidence of accidents and red light violations.
June 21, 2019 Auto Legislation & Regulation Liability Litigation

Kansas Declares Damage Caps Unconstitutional

On June 14, 2019, the Kansas Supreme Court issued a landmark decision that changes the landscape of personal injury and workers’ compensation third-party cases. The Court declared a 1986 law which originally capped non-economic damages to $250,000 and actual damages to $1 million—unconstitutional.
June 20, 2019 Liability Litigation Subrogation Workers' Compensation Kansas

2 Semitrailer Drivers Killed In Fiery Crash In Racine County, Wisconsin

Two semitrailer truck drivers have been killed in a multi-vehicle crash on I-41/94 in Racine County. All lanes of the highway were closed just after 11 a.m. Wednesday because of the crash. The southbound lanes lanes reopened at Ryan Road at about 8:30 p.m. Wednesday.
June 20, 2019 Auto Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Subrogation Workers' Compensation Wisconsin

Insurer Must Indemnify Teen For Fatal Attack, Despite Exclusion Regarding Intentional Conduct

An American judge says an insurance company must extend liability coverage to a teenager who was convicted of criminally negligent homicide after a Wilmington, Delaware school bathroom attack captured on cellphone video that left a 16-year-old girl dead.
June 19, 2019 Liability Litigation Delaware
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