East News Conn. Supreme: No Immunity for Negligent Operation of Emergency Vehicles August 2, 2023 The Connecticut Supreme Court has overturned a trial court and ruled that municipalities and government agencies are not entitled to... Read More
East News Rochester Diocese Claims Fund Reaches $126M as 2 More Insurers Settle, 1 Holds Out July 28, 2023 The Catholic Diocese of Rochester and sexual abuse survivors have reached settlements with additional insurers on amounts available to cover... Read More
East News State Farm Seeking to Recover $1.5M from Owners of Collapsed Garage July 27, 2023 The collapse of a New York City garage in April was caused by the negligence of the owners of the... Read More
East News Editor's Picks Pa. Supreme Ct. Upholds Punitive Damage Award Against Insurance Agency for Poaching from Competitor July 26, 2023 A jury’s $2.8 million punitive damage award against an insurance agency and broker that tried to poach a competitor’s staff... Read More
Southeast News Employee with Overactive Bladder Sues State Farm for Discrimination, Retaliation July 19, 2023 A Georgia woman who was employed by State Farm Automobile Insurance Co. for 20 years is suing the insurer alleging... Read More
East News Agent’s Failure to Disclose Dog Comes Back to Bite Homeowner July 12, 2023 A Connecticut homeowner who is being sued by a woman who alleges his dog bit her in the face is... Read More
News Workers’ Compensation Undercuts Employer Liability Exclusion, U.S. Appeals Court Rules July 11, 2023 Since workers’ compensation shields an employer from liability, an insurer may not be able to rely on an employer liability... Read More
East News Massachusetts High Court Affirms Limit on Wrongful Death Suits in Tobacco Ruling July 7, 2023 If a person’s right to bring a personal injury lawsuit has expired by the time of his or her death,... Read More
East News ‘Ongoing Storm Rule’ Clears Costco of Liability for Customer’s Fall While Snow Falling July 7, 2023 A New Jersey business is not liable for injuries suffered by a customer who falls in its snow-covered parking lot... Read More
East News Conn. Supreme Ct. Rejects Work Comp Claim by Part-Time Firefighter July 6, 2023 A firefighter must be shown to have worked 20 or more hours a week to be eligible for workers’ compensation... Read More