Mass. High Court Upholds Consent-to-Settle Clause in Malpractice Policy December 18, 2019 By Jim Sams Massachusetts’ highest court on Monday rejected arguments that consent-to-settle clauses in professional malpractice insurance policies violate public policy. The Supreme... Read More
Bankrupt Philadelphia Refinery Expects Second Insurance Payment December 16, 2019 By Laura Sanicola Insurers of Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) have indicated they will make a second payment of $15 million from its property... Read More
NYC Helicopter Ride Sparked Safety Concern Months Before Fatal Crash December 11, 2019 By Alan Levin A government safety inspector who saw a popular New York City, doors-off sightseeing helicopter flight operation six months before a... Read More
Sewer Blockage Pushes Waste into 300 New York City Homes December 2, 2019 By Ryan Kryska and Michael R. Sisak NEW YORK — A blocked sewer main flooded basements Saturday with brown filth and left residents in the neighborhood near... Read More
N.Y. High Court: Insurer that Reported Fraud Immune From Defamation Suit November 22, 2019 By Jim Sams A New York City doctor cannot pursue a defamation claim against an insurance company that filed a fraud complaint against... Read More
Massachusetts Fire Lieutenant Dies Battling House Fire November 14, 2019 WORCESTER, Mass. — A Massachusetts fire lieutenant scheduled to leave on a Disney vacation with his family after his shift... Read More
Conn. Supreme Court Finds Insurers Not Liable for Crumbling Foundations November 14, 2019 By Jim Sams Insurers are not liable for crumbling foundations caused by defective concrete unless the home is on the verge of collapse,... Read More
UPS Found Liable For Shipping Contraband Cigarettes In New York, but Damages Reduced November 8, 2019 By Jonathan Stempel A federal appeals court found United Parcel Service Inc liable to New York state and New York City for shipping... Read More
Buffalo Wild Wings Employee Dies After Exposure to Chemical at Restaurant November 8, 2019 A Buffalo Wild Wings employee died and at least 10 people checked themselves into hospital after being exposed to a... Read More
Massachusetts Vaping Sales Ban Can Stand but Needs Fixes – Judge October 22, 2019 By Nate Raymond BOSTON — A Massachusetts judge on Monday declined to immediately halt a ban on the sale of vaping products adopted... Read More