A West Virginia appellate court ruled that a worker injured while assisting an accident victim during a work-related trip is entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, overturning previous decisions.
  May 31   Business Insurance Insurance Industry Liability Litigation Workers' Compensation Pennsylvania West Virginia

The potential federal reclassification of marijuana may affect liability insurance coverage, necessitating careful review of policy exclusions and legal compliance for businesses in the marijuana industry.
  May 30   CLM Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Liability Risk Management

The National Transportation Safety Board has urged federal and state authorities to review inspection reports and address maintenance issues for bridges made of uncoated weathering steel, following the 2022 Fern Hollow Bridge collapse in Pittsburgh.
  May 28   NTSB Legislation & Regulation Liability Risk Management Technology Pennsylvania

The Missouri Court of Appeals confirmed that the state-run Second Injury Fund is not responsible for a worker’s permanent total disability benefits related to a psychological injury following a physical injury.
  May 28   Business Insurance Insurance Industry Liability Litigation Workers' Compensation Missouri

The family of Orla Ruth Baxendale has filed a lawsuit against Stew Leonard’s and Cookies United LLC after a mislabeled cookie caused a fatal allergic reaction, highlighting severe negligence in labeling.
  May 28   NBC CT Insurance Industry Liability Life & Health Litigation Connecticut New York

Learn how social inflation is driving adverse reserve development in P&C insurance and what it means for future accident years.
  May 24   Insurance Thought Leadership Insurance Industry Liability Litigation Risk Management

Jury awards $58.35 million to train yard worker Pablo Scipione for injuries sustained while working at Kinkisharyo International’s LA facility.
  May 23   LA Daily News Liability Litigation Risk Management Workers' Compensation California

Higher education institutions with turf fields for student athletes may encounter PFAS-related litigation due to potential health risks from "forever chemicals."
  May 23   CLM Education & Training Liability Litigation Risk Management Massachusetts

An Illinois roofing company has finally paid $365,576 in fines and interest after the Department of Labor seized its assets for repeatedly endangering employees.
  May 21   US Department of Labor Legislation & Regulation Liability Litigation Risk Management Illinois Wisconsin

Alberta’s experience with alleged dental insurance fraud highlights the complexities and frustrations of navigating insurance claims.
  May 20   MSN Fraud Insurance Industry Liability Litigation

Claims adjusters on Reddit reveal that there are no stress-free positions in the industry, highlighting the pressures and challenges across various types of claims.
  May 17   Reddit Auto Liability Property Workers' Compensation

New Jersey Supreme Court rules that low-speed electric scooter riders are not considered pedestrians under state insurance law, denying them personal injury protection coverage.
  May 17   NJ.com Auto Legislation & Regulation Liability Litigation New Jersey

The Blind Horse Saloon in Greenville, South Carolina, closes its doors after 29 years, citing the burden of the state’s stringent liquor liability insurance laws as the primary reason.
  May 16   Post and Courier Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Liability Litigation South Carolina

A Florida court has ruled that an employee shot by a co-worker can sue his employer after being denied workers’ compensation benefits.
  May 14   HRMorning.com Insurance Industry Liability Litigation Workers' Compensation Florida

Abuse of the U.S. legal system and social inflation significantly increase loss costs for casualty insurers, challenging loss ratios and reserve adequacy.
  May 13   Insurance Information Institute Liability Litigation

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