
Smucker Wins Coverage Fight Over 2022 Salmonella Peanut Butter Recall
A federal appeals court ruled that the 2022 Jif peanut butter salmonella outbreak was a single occurrence under Smucker's liability policies, rejecting an insurer's effort to treat hundreds of contaminated product lots as separate occurrences.
July 6
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Ohio

FIFA World Cup Referee Also Runs Insurance Advisory Business
A FIFA World Cup referee who operates an insurance advisory firm highlights a specialty insurance market that is expanding as abuse, liability exposures, and retention challenges increase for sports officials worldwide.
July 6
Insurance Industry
Liability
Risk Management
Underwriting

Plastic Surgery Malpractice Study Finds Clinical Judgment Drives Highest Claim Costs
A review of nearly 2,000 closed malpractice claims found technical skill issues were the most common contributing factor, but clinical judgment failures produced the highest average indemnity payments. The findings offer new insight for underwriters, adjusters, and healthcare risk managers.
July 6
Liability
Life & Health
Litigation
Risk Management
Underwriting

Connecticut Court Says Post-Accident Repair Photos Cannot Prove Negligence
A Connecticut appeals court ruled that photographs showing repairs made after a mail carrier's fall should not have been admitted to prove the landlord was negligent, sending the premises liability case back for a new trial.
June 30
Liability
Litigation
Property
Connecticut

JetBlue Reports Suspected Drone Strike on JFK Approach as FAA Investigates
A JetBlue Airbus landed safely after the crew reported a drone strike during its approach to JFK. The incident highlights unresolved questions about aviation liability, subrogation, and insurance coverage when drone operators cannot be identified.
June 30
Insurance Industry
Liability
Property
Risk Management
Subrogation
New York

Miami’s Super Yacht Boom Leaves Derelict Boats, Rising Marine Risks, and Insurance Challenges
As luxury yacht ownership expands across South Florida, abandoned vessels, marina shortages, and rising boating accidents are creating new risks for insurers, marine adjusters, and local governments.
June 29
Insurance Industry
Liability
Marine
Property
Risk Management
Florida

Supreme Court Rules Roundup Cancer Claims Barred by Federal Pesticide Labeling Law
The 7-2 decision overturns a Missouri jury verdict and finds federal pesticide labeling law preempts state failure-to-warn claims. The ruling could significantly reduce Bayer's exposure in thousands of pending Roundup lawsuits.
June 25
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management

Novo Nordisk Rejects $25M Ransom After Hackers Steal 1.3TB of Sensitive Data
Hackers claim they spent more than two months inside the pharmaceutical company's network before stealing 1.3 terabytes of data. The breach highlights growing cyber extortion risks facing large organizations and their insurers.
June 19
Insurance Industry
Liability
Risk Management
Technology

Ford Focus Recall Renews Auto Insurance Subrogation Concerns
A recurring engine stall defect affecting more than 255,000 Ford Focus vehicles highlights potential liability exposures, claims severity concerns, and the importance of preserving evidence for subrogation recovery.
June 12
Auto
Insurance Industry
Liability
Risk Management
Subrogation

SpaceX IPO Could Reshape D&O Insurance and Securities Claims Risk
SpaceX's proposed shareholder arbitration requirements and a surge in AI-related IPOs could change securities litigation exposure while prompting insurers to broaden D&O coverage offerings.
June 12
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Underwriting

AI Product Liability Cases Put Black-Box Algorithms Under Legal Scrutiny
Manufacturers, insurers, and defense counsel face growing scrutiny as courts examine whether AI systems that cannot explain their decisions may create new forms of product liability exposure.
June 12
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology

Cyber Insurance Claims Face Greater Scrutiny as Underwriting Tightens
Cyber insurers are tightening underwriting standards, increasing scrutiny of security controls, and reevaluating coverage as ransomware losses, AI risks, and geopolitical threats drive concerns about systemic cyber events.
June 8
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology

Tennessee Interstate Closed After Fireworks Cargo Ignites on I-75
A trailer carrying fireworks caught fire on Interstate 75 in Hamilton County, Tennessee, forcing highway closures as explosives launched across multiple lanes of traffic. No injuries were reported, but the incident highlights transportation and cargo-related insurance risks.
June 8
Auto
Liability
Property
Risk Management
Subrogation
Tennessee

Amazon Sued Over Ring Facial Recognition Feature in Proposed Class Action
A proposed class action alleges Ring's Familiar Faces feature collected and stored facial recognition data from individuals without their consent, raising privacy and liability concerns for AI-powered security systems.
June 5
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology

$101M Verdict in North Carolina Wall Collapse Case May Set State Record
A North Carolina jury awarded $101 million in a retaining wall collapse lawsuit tied to a 2021 construction accident that killed one worker and seriously injured three others. The case highlights contractor liability, construction site safety failures, and the legal exposure tied to engineering and permitting decisions.
May 28
Catastrophe
Liability
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
North Carolina




