Garbage Truck Overturns Near NYC Lincoln Tunnel, Injuring At Least 12
At least 12 people were injured in a crash near New York Citys Lincoln Tunnel on Wednesday when a sanitation truck lost control and veered off a highway overpass.
July 3, 2019
Excess & Surplus Lines
Liability
Workers' Compensation
New York
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
Tennessees 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 its 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 millionunconstitutional.
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



