World Trade Center Developer Loses Final 9/11 Lawsuit Against Insurer

A federal judge on Thursday rejected a lawsuit by the developer of New York’s World Trade Center seeking to take a $14 million cut of a settlement between its insurer and airlines over the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
August 6, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Litigation Property New York

Insurtech Launches Usage-Based Drone Coverage

Insurtech company REIN has launched DroneInsurance.com, with underwriting by Liberty Specialty Markets, providing usage-based insurance for commercial drone operators and simplifying the process of obtaining both base and liability coverage.
August 2, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Technology Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Allstate Loses Subrogation Suit Against Amazon Over Product Liability

A federal judge in New Jersey has ruled that Amazon.com can’t be held liable as the seller of a laptop battery that allegedly caught fire and destroyed the customer’s home.
August 1, 2018 Liability Litigation Subrogation New Jersey

Families Of Missouri ’Duck Boat’ Sinking Victims Sue Tour Company

The families of four of the 17 people killed when a World War Two-style tourist “duck boat” sank on a Missouri lake during a storm this month have sued the tour operator, saying it recklessly allowed the vessel out in dangerous weather.
July 31, 2018 Liability Litigation Missouri

Weinstein’s Clash With Insurance Companies Rages On

Already at the mercy of mounting legal bills, embattled former film producer Harvey Weinstein also has to contend with his insurers — which have not only denied him coverage for legal costs, but have also launched lawsuits of their own against him.
July 30, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Litigation California New York

Video Released Of Fatal Crash Involving Drowsy Semi Driver

The Nevada Highway Patrol Wednesday released video of the crash that killed two men killed in a fatal crash on U.S. Highway 93 on the morning of July 18.
July 30, 2018 Auto Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Subrogation Nevada

45 Vehicles Involved In Chain-Reaction Pileup On Florida Interstate

Eighteen separate crashes involving 45 cars caused a massive pileup on Interstate 10 Tuesday evening. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident began just before 5:30 p.m. between mile markers 200 and 199 on I-10 westbound in Leon County.
July 27, 2018 Auto Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Subrogation Florida

Tesla Crashes Into Newport Beach Beauty Supply Shop

A woman was hurt Monday when a Tesla suddenly crashed into a beauty supply shop and nail salon. The impact was so forceful the car ended up inside the building and it could have been much worse.
July 25, 2018 Auto Liability Property Subrogation California

Taking It To The Extreme: In Claims For Adventure Sports, Check The Statutes And Waivers

The vast majority of participants in so-called extreme and adventure sports enjoy the activities without incident. However, there are certain inherent risks in skiing, rock climbing, skydiving, scuba diving, and even participating in amusement park activities such as trampolines, roller coasters, and water parks.
July 24, 2018 Liability Litigation

Court Backs Insurer’s Right Of Subrogation Against Contractor For $3M Water Damage Claim

A plumbing contractor facing a subrogation lawsuit from a homeowner’s insurer is not eligible for coverage under the homeowner’s purchased Residential Builders—All Risks [RBAR] insurance policy, an Ontario court has ruled.
July 23, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Litigation Property

All 13 On Board Survive Plane Crash In Central Texas, Vintage Aircraft Destroyed

A vintage plane crashed during takeoff Saturday morning in central Texas, injuring several of the 13 people on board, officials said.
July 23, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Texas

Baltimore Sues Oil And Gas Companies For Contributing To Climate Change

The city of Baltimore filed a lawsuit on Friday against 26 oil and gas companies and entities, including BP Plc (BP.L), Chevron Corp and Exxon Mobil Corp, for knowingly contributing to what the city called the catastrophic consequences of climate change.
July 23, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Litigation Maryland

Weather Service Issued Warnings Of Excessive Winds Before Duck Boat Sank, Killing 17

The National Weather Service in Springfield issued a severe thunderstorm warning Thursday evening for the Table Rock Lake area — nearly 45 minutes before a tourist boat sank, killing 17.
July 23, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Litigation Missouri

Eleven Dead, Five Missing, As Missouri Storm Sinks ’Duck Boat’

At least 11 people including children drowned after a tourist “duck boat” sank in a storm on a lake in Missouri and authorities were set to resume a search on Friday for five missing.
July 20, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Missouri

Employer Business Auto Policy Coverage of Employee Personal Vehicles

Who covers what when an employee is involved in an accident while driving a personal vehicle for business purposes? It is a question as old as insurance itself.
July 19, 2018 Auto Education & Training Liability Litigation Subrogation
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