The Alabama Supreme Court revived a medical malpractice lawsuit and a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the estate of a man who died a day after receiving medical treatment for injuries suffered during a motor vehicle crash. In a decision …
A long line of Illinois court cases has held that damage caused by construction defects isn’t covered by commercial general liability insurance. Some rulings cited the scope of work, others focused on the nature of the damage and some hinged …
The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed an appellate court ruling that found that injuries to a 14-year-old boy who was struck by a car while riding his bicycle are covered by his father’s uninsured motorist policy despite language that …
A multinational company that maintains power plants operated by electric utilities cannot turn to its customer’s owner-controlled insurance program for coverage after a losing a jury trial that resulted in a $222 million verdict. A panel of the 10th Circuit …
Oregon’s statute of repose bars any action for negligent injury filed more than 10 years after the act or omission that caused the damage, even if money is the only thing at stake, the Oregon Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. In …
Typically, workers who are injured during their commute to work aren’t eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. The New Jersey Supreme Court highlighted an exception to that rule in a unanimous decision Tuesday. The high court held that a pest control …
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday reversed a Dallas County judge’s decision to sanction an insurer for making an “overbroad” discovery demand, finding that the carrier had a valid interest in the medical records of a claimant who had been …
A proposal by California’s insurance regulator to require insurers to write more policies in areas at risk of wildfires is more a promise than a plan, but the announcement is giving data analytics vendors a new way to pitch their …
An Ohio appellate court revived a dog bite injury claim against an insurer after finding that the terms of an exclusion in the homeowners’ insurance policy, intended to bar coverage for dogs with a history of violence, may not have …
Louisiana State Police have opened a criminal investigation into efforts by McClenny Moseley & Associates and Apex Roofing to solicit customers after receiving a complaint by the state Insurance Department about “suspected fraudulent actions” related to insurance claims. An initial …