
Fans Injured in FedEx Field Railing Collapse Reach Settlement With Washington Commanders
Four fans injured during a 2022 NFL game when a railing gave way at FedEx Field have settled negligence claims against the Washington Commanders following arbitration proceedings.
July 17, 2025
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Maryland
Zuckerberg to Testify in $8 Billion Trial Alleging Facebook Misled Users and Shareholders
Mark Zuckerberg is set to testify in an $8 billion shareholder lawsuit alleging Facebook ignored a 2012 FTC order and misled users about privacy following the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
July 15, 2025
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology

Maryland Couple Sentenced for $20 Million Life Insurance Scam Involving Dozens of Fraudulent Policies
James and Maureen Wilson of Owings Mills, Maryland, received prison time and must repay over $18.7 million after orchestrating a massive life insurance fraud scheme.
July 10, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Litigation
Maryland

Reinsurance Market Turns Favorable for Buyers as Capital Surges in Midyear 2025 Renewals
Record reinsurer capital and strong insurer performance are driving lower rates and broader coverage in the 2025 midyear reinsurance renewals, Aon reports.
July 10, 2025
Catastrophe
Litigation
Property
California
Florida

Lululemon Sues Costco Over Lookalike Apparel Alleging Consumer Confusion
Lululemon claims Costco’s low-cost apparel mimics its trademarked designs, misleading customers and violating trade dress protections under U.S. trademark law.
July 7, 2025
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
California

Louisiana Supreme Court Ruling Strengthens Contractor Defense in Road Signage Dispute
A Louisiana Supreme Court decision clarifies summary judgment standards, strengthening contractor defenses and reducing litigation exposure for insurers in similar cases.
July 7, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Louisiana

Italian Executives Receive Lengthy Prison Terms for PFAS Pollution
Executives of a chemical plant in Italy face significant jail sentences after court finds them responsible for extensive PFAS contamination affecting drinking water.
June 30, 2025
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management

Federal Judge Rules Anthropic’s Book Use Fair but Piracy Still Faces Penalty
A San Francisco federal judge declares Anthropic’s AI book training fair use, yet rules storing millions of pirated copies illegal, setting stage for potential damages.
June 25, 2025
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
California

Insurance Leaders Highlight Litigation and AI Trends at JIF 2025 Forum
Insurance executives discuss navigating escalating litigation risks and embracing generative AI to enhance efficiency and rebuild consumer trust amid evolving uncertainties.
June 24, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
Florida

Inside the Auto Glass Fraud Crisis
Auto glass scams are costing U.S. drivers billions, fueled by deceptive ‘free’ repairs and AOB schemes. Insurers and lawmakers are responding with pre-inspection programs and tougher penalties.
June 23, 2025
Auto
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Florida
Kentucky

Three Arrested in California Farmhouse Arson and $200K Insurance Fraud Scheme
Federal, state and local investigators allege three men—including a municipal vice mayor and a school board trustee—set a Northern California farmhouse ablaze and filed false insurance claims to net $200,000.
June 23, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
California

Florida Appeals Court Rebukes Citizens Property Insurance Over Roof Claim Denial
A Florida appeals court held that Citizens Property Insurance wrongly denied a roof damage claim and can’t invoke staged-payment rules until coverage is acknowledged, giving homeowners a second chance.
June 19, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Florida

Nail Salon Owner Arrested on Multiple Arson and Insurance Fraud Charges
Town of Newburgh authorities and federal agents allege a local salon owner deliberately set an August 2022 fire at her own shop to collect insurance payouts amid severe financial distress.
June 19, 2025
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
New York

Court Sides with Asbestos Victim’s Heirs Over Insurance Time-Bar Dispute
The Louisiana 4th Circuit held that ambiguous policy definitions and lack of proof bar insurers from enforcing a 36-month exclusion on a mesothelioma wrongful death claim.
June 19, 2025
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Louisiana

Finding Common Ground in Professional Liability Defense Strategies
Early collaboration between carriers, insureds, and panel counsel in professional liability claims reduces defense costs, preserves policy limits, and strengthens renewal prospects through faster settlements.
June 19, 2025
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Underwriting
Louisiana
New York
Texas



