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Contractor Files Coverage Lawsuit Against Six CGL Carriers Over Progressive Property Damage

Contractor Files Coverage Lawsuit Against Six CGL Carriers Over Progressive Property Damage

A Texas contractor alleges multiple CGL carriers denied defense and indemnity for progressive facade damage, raising questions about trigger of coverage and claims handling obligations.
April 8 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Property Texas

South Dakota Construction Firm Accused of Firing Worker After Reporting Severe Job Injury

South Dakota Construction Firm Accused of Firing Worker After Reporting Severe Job Injury

Federal officials allege a construction company fired a worker two days after he reported severe burns from scalding water in a pressurized pipe. The lawsuit seeks reinstatement, back pay, damages, and punitive damages.
April 8 Legislation & Regulation Liability Litigation Workers' Compensation South Dakota

Triple-I Pushes Tort Reform Awareness as Premium Pressures Persist

Triple-I Pushes Tort Reform Awareness as Premium Pressures Persist

Triple-I expands its national awareness effort, tying litigation trends to insurance affordability and urging legislative reform.
April 8 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Property Risk Management California Florida Georgia Illinois Louisiana

Washington Court Bars Insurers From Suing Defense Counsel via Assigned Malpractice Claims

Washington Court Bars Insurers From Suing Defense Counsel via Assigned Malpractice Claims

A ruling tied to a $5M settlement and discovery failures restricts insurers from pursuing assigned malpractice claims against defense counsel under reservation of rights.
April 8 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Liability Litigation Washington

Microbetting Lawsuit Targets DraftKings, FanDuel, NFL Over Addiction Claims

Microbetting Lawsuit Targets DraftKings, FanDuel, NFL Over Addiction Claims

Pennsylvania plaintiffs allege AI-driven in-game betting and targeted incentives create addictive gambling behavior and financial harm.
April 1 Insurance Industry Liability Litigation Technology Massachusetts Pennsylvania

GEICO Alleges Fake Invoices and Shell Companies in DME Fraud Operation

GEICO Alleges Fake Invoices and Shell Companies in DME Fraud Operation

Insurer alleges a coordinated network used shell companies, inflated invoices, and non-fee-schedule billing codes to extract payments and evade detection.
April 1 Auto Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation New York

Cyber Claims Surge in Severity as AI and Litigation Accelerate Losses

Cyber Claims Surge in Severity as AI and Litigation Accelerate Losses

New data shows rising breach costs, faster lawsuits, and AI-powered attacks reshaping cyber claims handling and severity.
March 30 Fraud Litigation Risk Management Technology

Crypto Insurance Gaps Leave Theft Victims Without Coverage

Crypto Insurance Gaps Leave Theft Victims Without Coverage

Crypto platforms market account protection, but exclusions and strict requirements often leave theft victims without reimbursement.
March 30 Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Risk Management Technology

Court Confirms Depreciation on Repair Costs Under ACV Policies

Court Confirms Depreciation on Repair Costs Under ACV Policies

Sixth Circuit ruling confirms insurers can deduct depreciation from repair payments unless policyholders complete repairs to trigger replacement-cost coverage.
March 30 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Property

New Orleans Attorneys Convicted in Staged Crash Insurance Fraud Scheme

New Orleans Attorneys Convicted in Staged Crash Insurance Fraud Scheme

Federal jury finds law firms and co-conspirators guilty in long-running scheme targeting commercial auto policies and inflating claims through staged accidents and unnecessary medical treatments.
March 25 Auto Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Louisiana

Supreme Court Limits ISP Liability in $1B Music Piracy Case

Supreme Court Limits ISP Liability in $1B Music Piracy Case

Justices rule ISPs are not liable for user piracy without proof of intent, reshaping exposure for digital service providers and insurers.
March 25 Insurance Industry Liability Litigation Technology

Uber Backs Legal Reform as Litigation Costs Drive Auto Claim Inflation

Uber Backs Legal Reform as Litigation Costs Drive Auto Claim Inflation

Rideshare insurer costs surge as fraud, attorney solicitation, and third-party funding reshape auto claims severity and settlement dynamics.
March 25 Auto Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation California New York

Florida Safe Home Grants Questioned Over Roof Effectiveness and Insurance Savings

Florida Safe Home Grants Questioned Over Roof Effectiveness and Insurance Savings

Lawmakers and inspectors question whether roof-focused mitigation grants reduce claims or premiums, citing verification gaps and limited insurance credits.
March 23 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Litigation Property Underwriting Florida

Stryker Cyberattack Tests War Exclusion Clauses in Cyber Insurance Policies

Stryker Cyberattack Tests War Exclusion Clauses in Cyber Insurance Policies

A destructive Iran-linked cyberattack with no ransom demand is forcing insurers to confront attribution issues, policy wording gaps, and rising exposure to state-backed cyber incidents.
March 23 Insurance Industry Litigation Risk Management Technology

FedEx Driver’s Family Trip to New York Not Covered Under Florida Workers’ Comp, Court Rules

FedEx Driver’s Family Trip to New York Not Covered Under Florida Workers’ Comp, Court Rules

A Florida appeals court ruled that workers’ compensation carriers are not required to pay for out-of-state travel that is not medically necessary, even when a catastrophic injury claimant argues the trip would improve mental health.
March 23 Legislation & Regulation Liability Litigation Workers' Compensation Florida New York
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