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Car Accident Exclusion Applies In Injured Worker Case

A federal judge on Friday tossed out a suit involving two insurers battling over who is liable for an accident involving an injured worker who suffered grave, secondary injuries while being transported for medical care by a third party.
August 6, 2019 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Litigation Workers' Compensation California

The Most Dangerous Job In America Will Surprise You

When we talk about dangerous jobs, most people thinking about police, firefighters, fishermen or construction workers. But there’s another amongst the fastest growing category of high-risk jobs.
August 2, 2019 Auto Liability

Jaw-Dropping Settlements Becoming The Norm In Retail Slip And Fall Claims

Jurors in Leon County, Florida, recently awarded nearly $2 million to Stephanie Jenkins, aged 47, who suffered serious injuries after slipping and falling inside a USA Grocers in Tallahassee.
August 1, 2019 Liability Litigation Risk Management

Several Homes Destroyed, People Missing After Fatal Gas Explosion In Kentucky

Authorities say a massive gas pipeline explosion has rocked Lincoln County, Kentucky early Thursday morning, killing at least one female, injuring five and leaving several unaccounted for.
August 1, 2019 Liability Property Subrogation Kentucky

Amazon.com And The Liability Shield

Amazon.com is the world’s largest online retail marketplace. In the subrogation world, it’s common knowledge that, in states that allow strict liability claims against entities in the supply chain, Amazon attempts to preclude any liability by arguing that it is not a "seller" of a product in question.
August 1, 2019 Liability Subrogation

Do Your Job, Even If It Kills You?

Valentine’s Day 2018 changed the world forever in Parkland, Florida. Minutes before the bell rang, a former student armed with an AR-15-style rifle killed 17 people and injured another 17 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
July 29, 2019 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Florida

Adjuster’s Statement Likely To Boost Judgement Against Progressive

A lawsuit filed against Progressive Casualty Insurance is moving forward, after a judge denied a motion by the insurer to dismiss the case.
July 29, 2019 Auto Liability Litigation Missouri

NiSource Settles Massachusetts Gas Explosion Lawsuits For $143 Million

Utility operator NiSource Inc on Monday said it will pay $143 million to resolve class action lawsuits brought by residents and businesses that suffered losses caused by a series of gas explosions in three Massachusetts communities last year.
July 29, 2019 Liability Litigation Massachusetts

Train Derailment In Nevada Damages Shipment Of Vehicles; Your New Jeep Will Be Late But The Roll Bars Work Well

The delivery of your new Jeep Gladiator may take a little longer. A 33-car train derailed near Caliente, Nevada, on Wednesday.
July 26, 2019 Auto Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Nevada

AIG Settles Another Cosby Lawsuit

Bill Cosby’s spokesman says an insurance company has settled another defamation suit filed by an accuser, this one by model Janice Dickinson.
July 25, 2019 Liability Litigation California

Insurers At Risk Due To Expected Surge In Child Abuse Claims

A new report by A.M. Best speculates that insurance companies are at great financial risk, as state laws expand the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse claims.
July 24, 2019 Legislation & Regulation Liability

Here’s Why Insurance For Social Media Influencers Is Growing

Media personality Kylie Jenner caused a stir last year when she asked on Twitter if anybody still uses messaging app Snapchat.
July 23, 2019 Liability

The Future Of Drones Is Up In The Air: Consider The Risks Carefully

Developments like Amazon’s recent announcement that it expects "within months" to begin delivering packages via drone, coupled with the anticipated impact of 5G wireless technology on drone use, have captured headlines. How drones ultimately will be used is uncertain, but it’s clear that increased use of unmanned aircraft will likely alter the risk landscape.
July 19, 2019 Liability Risk Management

Tragic Toddler Grease Trap Death Is A Double-Edged Sword Of Liability

The death of a 3-year-old boy yesterday in Rochester, NY was a tragic accident; one that has both potential workers’ compensation and tort liabilities for the owner of the business where he died. Authorities say he fell into an unsecured grease trap behind a Tim Horton’s Restaurant.
July 19, 2019 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Litigation Workers' Compensation New York

U.S. Lawmakers File Bills To Prevent Fatal Truck Crashes

Legislation introduced Tuesday in Washington could help prevent horrific highway crashes by requiring big trucks to have automatic braking systems, its backers say.
July 17, 2019 Excess & Surplus Lines Legislation & Regulation Liability
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