A class action lawsuit targets CSX for alleged negligence in a train derailment that caused a hazardous sulfur spill in eastern Kentucky, raising health and environmental concerns.
December 15, 2023
Claims Journal
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Property
Kentucky
South Carolina Court penalizes Penn National with a $27 million payment for its failure to defend a policyholder in a construction defect lawsuit, despite coverage limitations.
December 14, 2023
Insurance Journal
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
South Carolina
A former insurance agent in Georgia faces charges for allegedly diverting a $3,500 premium payment to his personal account, sparking an investigation by the state’s insurance commissioner.
December 13, 2023
Insurance Journal
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Georgia
At CLM’s 2023 Focus Conference, industry professionals delve into the impact of cognitive bias on decision-making, emphasizing the need for awareness and diversity in claims analysis.
December 12, 2023
CLM
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Liability
Risk Management
New York
Discussion at CLM town hall emphasizes training to mitigate claims in transportation and hospitality, highlighting new trends and risks.
November 29, 2023
CLM
Education & Training
Liability
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
In a notable legal decision, a Texas judge mandates a Houston attorney reimburse an insurer for legal costs incurred in defending a baseless lawsuit.
November 29, 2023
Insurance Journal
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
In a landmark case, the death of a worker from asthma at Trulieve’s Massachusetts cannabis plant sparks a wrongful death lawsuit, challenging workplace safety standards.
November 29, 2023
Insurance Journal
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Massachusetts
In the labyrinth of insurance litigation, the focus often shifts to insurers’ adherence to state laws in claim handling, raising crucial questions of fairness and good faith.
November 29, 2023
CLM
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
In a pivotal decision, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania rules in favor of reimbursing CBD oil under the Workers’ Compensation Act, challenging traditional views.
November 28, 2023
National Law Review
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Life & Health
Workers' Compensation
Pennsylvania
The Purdue Pharma settlement over opioid crisis sparks debate, balancing compensation for victims and legal immunity for the Sackler family.
November 27, 2023
Insurance Journal
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Beth A. Jenson Prouty, a seasoned coverage lawyer, shares her journey and insights into the specialized, puzzle-like world of insurance coverage law.
November 21, 2023
CLM
Education & Training
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Minnesota
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Ramon Paz of Lakeland, Florida, receives a 33-month federal prison sentence for orchestrating a workers’ compensation insurance fraud, impacting the construction sector.
November 21, 2023
Insurance Journal
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Workers' Compensation
Florida
Tesla Insurance customers report significant delays in claims processing and difficulties in communication, reflecting challenges in the insurer’s service.
November 21, 2023
Insurance Journal
Auto
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
California
Maryland
Ohio
Formula One enthusiasts file a lawsuit against Las Vegas Grand Prix organizers for forcing early exit before practice session, seeking $30,000 in damages.
November 20, 2023
Insurance Journal
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Nevada
Amidst the forgery scandal involving Jean-Michel Basquiat paintings, the ex-CEO of a Florida museum countersues over allegations of wrongful termination and defamation.
November 17, 2023
Insurance Journal
Fraud
Liability
Litigation
Property
Florida
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