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Pennsylvania Finally Picks A Side On Landlord/Tenant Implied Co-Insured Issue

The ability of a landlord’s property insurer to subrogate against a tenant for property damage caused by the negligence of the tenant depends on which state the loss occurs in and the nature and language of the lease involved.
December 3, 2019 Subrogation Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania High Court Mulls $21M Bad-Faith Verdict Against Nationwide

A trial judge’s decision to slam an insurance carrier with a $21 million bad-faith award was an assault on the industry and the state Superior Court was well within reason to toss the verdict, an attorney representing Nationwide argued before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in the closely watched case, Berg v. Nationwide.
November 22, 2019 Auto Litigation Pennsylvania

Over 48 Tons Of Packaged Salads Recalled Amid Multi-State Outbreak Of E. coli Infections

More than 97,000 pounds of salad products were recalled due to a possible E. coli contamination in the lettuce, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Tuesday.
November 21, 2019 Liability Subrogation Alabama Connecticut Florida Georgia Illinois

Over 2 Million Pounds Of Chicken Recalled For Possible Metal Contamination

Simmons Prepared Foods is recalling more than 2 million pounds of chicken products that may be contaminated with metal. The recall was announced Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
November 7, 2019 Subrogation Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Georgia

EF-2 Tornado Leaves Half-Mile Track In Thornbury Township, Pennsylvania

Kristin Bevilacqua-Nowell was asleep on her couch when she was awakened by the sound of her kitchen window blowing out and a wind tunnel of shattered glass pummeling through the first floor of her home.
November 4, 2019 Auto Property Pennsylvania

Blaze Reduces Historic Pennsylvania Manor Resort To Rubble

A fire at the 117-year-old Pocono Manor Resort was finally doused late Saturday, but despite the efforts of between 15 to 20 different fire departments, it’s doesn’t appear much of the structure — once known as the“beautiful majestic lady" — can be salvaged.
November 4, 2019 Property Pennsylvania

Homeowner: Vehicle Crash Knocked House Partly Off Its Foundation

A two-vehicle crash in southern Crawford County sent one pickup truck into a home Monday morning, knocking the house partly off its foundation. "I’m waiting for the (insurance) adjuster to look at it," said Lisa Peterson, the home’s owner told the Tribune on Monday.
October 23, 2019 Auto Liability Property Subrogation Pennsylvania

RoadKill Season Has Arrived; Be Wary Of Animals

Ah, fall: That magical time of year for apple picking, foliage tours, pumpkin spice lat...AUUGHGHGH WHY IS THERE A DEER ON MY HOOD?!
October 21, 2019 Auto Liability Iowa Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Montana

Possible Gas Explosion Sparks Massive Fire In Allentown, Spreads To At Least 10 Homes

A possible gas explosion left several rowhomes in Allentown engulfed in flames overnight. At least 10 homes caught on fire, officials say.
October 21, 2019 Property Pennsylvania

Jury Awards $8 Billion In Risperdal Suit Against Johnson & Johnson Subsidiary

A Philadelphia jury on Tuesday hit Johnson & Johnson with an $8 billion verdict over its marketing of the anti-psychotic drug Risperdal, siding with a Maryland man who argued that the health care giant downplayed risks that the drug could lead to breast growth in boys.
October 9, 2019 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Litigation Pennsylvania

U-Haul To Pay $160M In Feltonville Food Truck Blast That Killed 2

U-Haul Co. of Pennsylvania will pay a record $160 million in a settlement after a Feltonville food truck exploded nearly four years ago, killing a mother and daughter and injuring 11 people. The amount is the highest pre-verdict settlement in Pennsylvania, attorneys for the plaintiffs said Wednesday.
September 24, 2019 Liability Litigation Pennsylvania

Over 1.2 Million Nissan, Infiniti Models Recalled Over Backup Camera Issue

Once a luxury, backup cameras are now a federally mandated piece of technology in all new cars. As such, any quirks with the systems can lead to recall headaches, as Nissan and its luxury division Infiniti are now experiencing.
September 24, 2019 Auto Subrogation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Subrogation Suit Seeks To Recover From Claim Against Transportation Contractor

The insurance company that paid $234,621 to Hanover Area School District in compensation for a dispute with a transportation contractor launched civil action against the contractor, according to court records.
September 23, 2019 Litigation Subrogation Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Homeowner's Attempt To Eliminate Hive Sets House On Fire

A homeowner using gasoline to kill bees in the ground caught his house on fire Monday night.
September 18, 2019 Property Pennsylvania

GM Recalls 3.8 Million Vehicles In North America Due To Braking Issue

General Motors Co said Wednesday it was recalling 3.46 million U.S. pickup trucks and SUVs to address a vacuum pump issue that could make braking more difficult and that has been linked to 113 accidents and 13 injuries.
September 11, 2019 Auto Subrogation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California
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