A California city has settled a $967,000 excessive force claim after a police K-9 bit a woman’s scalp during her arrest, causing severe injuries and psychological trauma.

A New York court ruled that workers’ compensation settlement funds are not exempt under the Son of Sam Law, allowing crime victims to seek recovery even if the funds were obtained before conviction.

The New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled that a Geico policy requiring underinsured motorist claims within three years of an accident is unenforceable, citing conflicts with state law designed to protect injured insureds.

Apple faces a UK class action alleging it unfairly dominates the data storage market by limiting consumer options for external storage. The lawsuit, filed in London, seeks up to £3 billion in damages and highlights ongoing concerns over monopolistic practices by tech giants.

Allstate and subsidiaries are suing Hyundai and Kia, claiming the automakers failed to address known fire risks in certain vehicles, resulting in insurance payouts for damages related to vehicle fires.

Despite over a decade of rate hikes and underwriting reforms, the commercial auto insurance sector has faced escalating losses, with 2023 marking its worst year on record due to high claims costs, social inflation, and other persistent challenges.

A New York court dismissed a homeowner’s breach of contract claim for delayed filing, ruling that the lawsuit, filed almost seven years after project completion, was beyond the six-year statute of limitations for construction defect claims. Pandemic-related deadline extensions could not save the case.

Four Southern California residents were arrested on suspicion of insurance fraud after allegedly submitting false claims that their cars were damaged by a bear, which officials say was a person in a bear costume.

Progressive is embroiled in a class-action lawsuit alleging that it unlawfully refused to offer collision insurance to Massachusetts drivers, potentially impacting hundreds and sparking questions about legal compliance.

A Denver police officer has been arrested and fired amid allegations of pre-employment insurance fraud related to a hit-and-run claim. The tip that led to the investigation reportedly came from her ex-boyfriend, leading to a criminal investigation and pending charges.

An appellate court in California reversed a significant asbestos exposure verdict, allowing a sophisticated user defense, and remanded the case to address unresolved allocation of fault and offset issues, providing guidance on future damage recovery for the plaintiff’s loss of consortium.

A Brooklyn man faces multiple charges after allegedly staging a car accident on the Belt Parkway, an event captured on dash cam that went viral on social media. Authorities say the incident endangered lives and remains under investigation for additional suspects.

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit accusing Danone of misleading consumers with Evian’s ‘natural’ label, despite claims that plastic micro-particles seep into the water from its packaging. The ruling cited FDA guidelines that focus on the water’s source, not microplastic content.

Support grows for a new Florida Bar board certification in "Insurance Coverage Law," aiming to help residents find specialized legal help for insurance disputes following major hurricane seasons.

Ahead of the 2024 hurricane season, St. Petersburg reduced Tropicana Field’s wind and flood coverage from $100 million to $25 million, exposing the city to significant risk. After Hurricane Milton destroyed the stadium’s roof, officials now face uncertainties about potential coverage shortfalls.