
Georgia Insurer Challenges $22 Million Jury Verdict After Truck Crash
A Georgia insurer is refusing to pay a $22 million jury award after a truck accident, spotlighting tensions between policy limits, tort reform, and bad faith allegations.
April 4, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Georgia

Triple-I’s 2024 Report Showcases Advocacy Wins Media Milestones and Economic Insight
Triple-I’s 2024 Annual Report highlights record media presence, advocacy on legal system abuse, AI insights, and economic research that shaped the P/C insurance landscape.
April 4, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology

Judge Rejects J&J’s $10B Settlement, Citing Insufficient Plaintiff Support
A judge has rejected Johnson & Johnson’s $10 billion settlement proposal for talc-related ovarian cancer lawsuits, citing insufficient plaintiff support and procedural flaws. The decision forces J&J back to the tort system, impacting potential future claims and litigation strategies for insurers.
April 2, 2025
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Texas

Construction Site Injury Fraud Allegations Spark Legal Battle in New York City
Construction leaders say fraudulent injury claims are driving up costs and insurance rates, but critics argue that systemic safety issues and legal rights are being overlooked.
March 31, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
New York

Former Mars Wrigley Manager Accused of Stealing $28 Million Through Elaborate Fraud Scheme
A Connecticut man faces a nine-count federal indictment after allegedly stealing over $28 million from Mars Inc. through fake companies, diverted payments, and tax evasion.
March 31, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Connecticut

Georgia Moves Closer to Tort Reform with New Restrictions on Third-Party Litigation Funding
Georgia lawmakers approved Senate Bill 69, targeting third-party litigation funding and foreign investment in lawsuits, as part of Gov. Brian Kemp’s broader tort reform effort.
March 31, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Georgia

State Farm Defeats Class Action Claim Over Xactimate Estimates in Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania federal judge ruled that State Farm did not breach policy terms or act in bad faith by using its preferred loss estimation method, dismissing the homeowners’ lawsuit.
March 27, 2025
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Technology
California
Indiana
Pennsylvania

Break the Doom Loop by Shifting from Conflict to Curiosity in Claims
Litigators and claims professionals can avoid prolonged disputes by shifting from adversarial thinking to a curious, problem-solving mindset focused on resolution.
March 27, 2025
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management

Oregon Court Overturns Six-Figure Contingency Fee in Hartford Insurance Case
An Oregon appellate court has ruled against awarding attorney fees based on a percentage of recovery in an insurance settlement, emphasizing the importance of hourly rates.
March 25, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Oregon

Root Insurance Pays $975K to Settle Data Breach That Exposed Driver’s License Info of Thousands in New York
New York AG Letitia James secured $975,000 from Root Insurance after a website vulnerability allowed hackers to steal over 44,000 New Yorkers’ driver’s license numbers.
March 24, 2025
Auto
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
New York
Ohio

New York Attorney General Sues National General and Allstate Over Data Breaches
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against National General and its parent company, Allstate, alleging failures in protecting consumer data, leading to two cyberattacks that exposed thousands of driver’s license numbers.
March 11, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
New York

Safelite Reaches $31 Million Settlement in Insurance Fraud Lawsuit
Safelite and a former employee reached a $31 million settlement in lawsuits alleging the company engaged in fraudulent billing practices for auto glass repairs and cleaning services.
March 11, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
California
Illinois

Dash Cam Captures Wild Hummer H2 Insurance Scam Attempt
A motorist in Denver narrowly avoided a suspicious insurance fraud attempt when a reckless Hummer H2 driver suddenly braked and reversed toward their vehicle. Thanks to a dash cam, the incident was recorded, showing what appears to be either an attempted scam or extreme road rage.
March 7, 2025
Auto
Fraud
Litigation
Risk Management
Colorado

Landlord Found Guilty of Murder After Tenants Die in Fire at Illegal Rental
A Washington, D.C. landlord was convicted of second-degree murder after two tenants died in a fire due to severe safety code violations, including blocked exits and missing smoke alarms.
March 7, 2025
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
District Of Columbia

Organized Train Heists Targeting Nike Sneakers in California and Arizona Continue
Thieves have stolen nearly $2 million worth of Nike sneakers from BNSF trains in California and Arizona in a series of well-coordinated heists since last March. Despite multiple arrests, including a suspected ringleader, the thefts persist.
March 5, 2025
Fraud
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Arizona
California



