In a Pennsylvania case, the court ruled that a county couldn't offset pension payments against workers' compensation benefits for a retiree who was injured after returning to work part-time, citing the "absurdity doctrine."

Late-reported property claims pose unique challenges for insurers and adjusters, particularly when determining the cause and policy period of a loss. Thorough investigations and documentation are crucial to mitigate risks of litigation and bad faith claims.

With the potential for boundless litigation involving PFAS chemicals, companies must prioritize risk management strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate exposure before costly legal battles arise.

Disney is attempting to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit related to a fatal allergic reaction at one of its restaurants, arguing that the plaintiff is bound by an arbitration clause from a Disney+ trial he signed up for years earlier.

A Visalia taco truck owner has been arrested for staging a robbery and arson in an attempt to defraud insurance companies. Surveillance footage and a linked accomplice led authorities to uncover the plot, resulting in charges of conspiracy, arson, and insurance fraud.

Recent UK riots may test the effectiveness of the UK Riot Compensation Act 2016, but overall losses are expected to remain manageable for British insurers, with claims likely staying below GBP 250 million.

General Motors recalls certain 2023-2024 Cadillac Lyriq models due to a potential defect in the ABS, which may activate unexpectedly and lead to a loss of brake pressure, increasing the risk of accidents.

The SEC has charged NovaTech Ltd. and its principals with defrauding over 200,000 investors in a $650 million crypto scheme, targeting the Haitian-American community and relying on a multi-level marketing structure to solicit funds.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is gathering information on a fatal crash involving a Tesla Cybertruck in Texas but has not launched a formal investigation.

Taylor Swift's cancelled Vienna concerts, due to a foiled attack, could result in tens of millions in insurance claims, though the financial impact is mitigated by event rescheduling and coverage from multiple insurers.

Georgia has become one of the least affordable states for auto insurance, with rising costs driven by factors such as legal system abuse, uninsured motorists, and increased litigation, according to a recent IRC study.

A New York man has filed a lawsuit against the Museum of Ice Cream, alleging that the museum's marketing and inadequate warnings led him to break his ankle after jumping into their sprinkle pool during a 2023 visit.

Boar's Head is facing legal challenges after a massive product recall due to potential Listeria contamination.

A breach at National Public Data has exposed 2.9 billion records, including names, addresses, and Social Security numbers, making it one of the largest data thefts ever reported.

William Oldham Mize, the mastermind behind a multimillion-dollar insurance fraud scheme involving staged accidents, pled guilty in Spokane Federal Court. The scheme spanned multiple states and involved numerous conspirators, resulting in over $6 million in fraudulent insurance claims.