Florida Court Clears Uber of Liability in Driver’s Fatal Accident
A Florida appeals court ruled that Uber is not responsible for a wrongful death claim, as the driver involved in the fatal accident was off duty and logged out of the Uber app.
January 3
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Florida
Turo Faces Scrutiny After Deadly Attacks Highlight Risks of Peer-to-Peer Rentals
Recent deadly incidents involving vehicles rented on Turo’s platform have raised questions about safety protocols and risk assessment, potentially complicating the company’s IPO aspirations.
January 3
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Louisiana
Nevada
AI in Claims: The Battle Against Fraud’s High-Tech Evolution
Insurance companies are leveraging AI to combat claims fraud while grappling with criminals using the same tools to exploit vulnerabilities, driving an urgent need for innovation.
December 30, 2024
Fraud
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Florida Man Accused of Hurricane Irma Insurance Fraud
A man from Coral Springs, Florida, is under investigation for insurance fraud after allegedly filing a false claim for Hurricane Irma damages, with encouragement from their public adjuster.
December 26, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Florida
Insurance Company Targets 180 Health Care Providers in $450M Fraud Lawsuit
American Transit Insurance Co. has filed a $450 million lawsuit against over 180 healthcare providers under the RICO Act, alleging no-fault insurance fraud, kickbacks, and overbilling in New York.
December 26, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
New York
Are Design Professionals Liable for Nuisance? A Growing Debate in Construction Law
As nuisance claims against design professionals rise, courts emphasize the essential role of control in determining liability, often redirecting such claims to professional negligence.
December 26, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Georgia
Oregon Lawmakers Seek Utility Rate Freeze for Ongoing Wildfire Lawsuits
Oregon lawmakers plan to introduce legislation preventing utility rate hikes while lawsuits related to the 2020 wildfires remain unresolved, targeting accountability for PacifiCorp.
December 26, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Oregon
Is 3D Printing Transforming Construction?
Innovative 3D printing technology is reshaping residential and commercial construction, offering faster, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions to address the housing shortage.
December 26, 2024
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Florida
Nevada
Tennessee
Texas
US Watchdog Targets Major Banks Over Alleged Fraud on Zelle Payment App
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has sued JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo, alleging insufficient protections against fraud on the Zelle payment platform, impacting consumers nationwide.
December 20, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
Chicago Restaurant Group to Pay $125K in Back Wages for Overtime Violations
A family-operated restaurant group in Chicago must pay $125,000 in overtime back wages and damages to 53 employees following a Department of Labor investigation and court order.
December 20, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Illinois
Amazon Braces for Strike Threats During Peak Holiday Season
Teamsters union members in multiple cities threaten a pre-Christmas strike, pressuring Amazon to negotiate amid labor disputes over unionization and workplace rights.
December 19, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Alabama
California
Georgia
Illinois
New York
CVS Faces Federal Lawsuit Over Alleged Opioid Dispensing Missteps
The DOJ alleges CVS pharmacies knowingly dispensed opioids unsafely, ignoring red flags and understaffing stores, as part of a whistleblower suit under the False Claims Act.
December 19, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Texas
OSHA Proposes $328,545 Fine for New Jersey Contractor Over Fall Hazard Violations
Federal workplace safety officials allege that a New Jersey contractor repeatedly violated safety standards at three sites, citing willful and serious fall-related hazards.
December 18, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
NC Supreme Court Rules COVID Shutdowns Caused Physical Loss for Restaurants
The North Carolina Supreme Court diverged from most courts, finding that COVID-19 shutdowns constituted direct physical loss for restaurants under certain insurance policies.
December 18, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Iowa Roofing Company Barred from Acting as Unlicensed Public Adjuster
Darren Reeves Roofing is ordered to cease unlicensed public adjuster services, including negotiating insurance claims or offering advice on insurance contracts, following a consent order in Iowa.
December 16, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Iowa
