
Tech Giants Counter Delta Air Lines’ Blame Over Flight Cancellations
Delta's claims against Microsoft and CrowdStrike are misleading, say tech giants.
August 7, 2024
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Georgia

Farmworkers in California Claim Retaliatory Firings for Avoiding Triple-Digit Heat
Six California farmworkers allege they were fired for leaving work early due to unsafe triple-digit temperatures, sparking investigations into potential retaliation and heat safety compliance.
August 7, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California

Austin ISD CFO Arrested on Insurance Fraud Charges and Placed on Leave
Austin Independent School District CFO has been placed on leave following an arrest on insurance fraud charges.
August 7, 2024
Education & Training
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Texas

CrowdStrike Faces Federal Securities Class Action from Investors
The Plymouth County Retirement Association has filed a class action lawsuit against CrowdStrike in Texas, claiming the cybersecurity firm's software outage caused significant global disruptions and financial losses.
August 1, 2024
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Texas

Florida Cat Fund May See Increased Bond Issuance Amid Active 2024 Hurricane Season
Florida's 2024 hurricane season, expected to be highly active, may lead to additional bond issuance for the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (FHCF) while Citizens Property Insurance Corporation is less likely to require new debt.
August 1, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Florida

The Future of College Athletics Hangs in the Balance as Court Denies NCAA’s Motion to Dismiss
A recent court ruling against the NCAA's motion to dismiss could redefine college athletes as employees, affecting their compensation and the future of college sports.
August 1, 2024
Education & Training
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management

Insurance Executive Pleads Guilty to $1.5 Million Fraud Scheme
James Keating pleads guilty to defrauding Allied World Insurance Company of nearly $1.5 million. Keating, a former Assistant Vice President and surety bond claims handler, carried out the fraud while working for Allied World and later U.S. Fire Insurance Company.
July 31, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Connecticut
Pennsylvania

Oil and Gas Activity Likely Caused West Texas Earthquakes
Recent damaging earthquakes in West Texas are likely caused by oil and gas activity, according to the USGS.
July 31, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas

Alaska Supreme Court Clarifies Workers’ Compensation Coverage in Friendship-Based Employment Case
The Alaska Supreme Court ruled that hiring a friend for work on another friend's property does not exempt the employer from workers' compensation coverage, rejecting the so-called "buddy exemption."
July 30, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Alaska

Historic $3.75M Workers’ Rights Settlement Benefits Over 1,200 D.C. Construction Workers
In a landmark settlement, more than 1,200 construction workers in Washington D.C. will receive restitution for lost compensation and sick leave, marking the largest workers' rights deal in the city's history.
July 30, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
District Of Columbia
Maryland
Virginia

Man Faces Charges in Houston Roofing Fraud Case
A Galveston County, Texas man is charged with felony criminal mischief for allegedly damaging a roof to file a fraudulent storm damage insurance claim, authorities report.
July 30, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Texas

Alabama Woman Charged with Defrauding College and Local Businesses of Thousands
An Alabama woman faces charges for allegedly defrauding insurance companies, a local community college, and businesses of approximately $77,000, according to a Houston County Grand Jury indictment.
July 30, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Alabama

California’s Park Fire Among Largest in State History, Consuming Nearly Half the Size of Rhode Island
The Park Fire in Northern California has grown to over 383,000 acres, making it the fifth-largest wildfire in state history, affecting four counties and threatening thousands of structures.
July 30, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
California

Insurance Industry Faces Record-High Claims Costs Due to Legal System Abuse
Legal system abuse, including frivolous lawsuits and inflated claims, significantly raises insurance claims costs, impacting policyholders, insurers, and agents, as highlighted by Triple-I.
July 30, 2024
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management

Adjuster Cautionary Tale: Courtroom Embarrassment Over Chat Message
A recent post on Reddit's adjusters subreddit shared a cautionary tale about the risks of casual, off-the-cuff remarks in professional communications. In this instance, a fire claim involving a homeowner's pet parrot escalated to the courtroom, where an unfortunate message by an adjuster was read aloud, much to his embarrassment.
July 29, 2024
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Technology




