January 25, 2018
Recent attention surrounding sexual harassment claims in the entertainment industry highlight the exposure. Though cases rarely go to trial, a thorough investigation can aid in limiting damages, according to two insurance defense lawyers. In employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) claims, …
August 8, 2017
Construction in the U.S. is at an all-time high and with that comes an increased risk relating to mobile crane use. According to the 2017 Rider Levett Bucknall Crane Index, Seattle, Chicago and Los Angles round out the top three …
August 22, 2016
In a decision filed August 5, 2016, the United Stated District Court for the Northern District of California, applying California law, held that a wine dealer’s commercial general liability insurance policy excludes coverage for the dealer’s misappropriation of a third …
February 4, 2015
A person’s classification as an employee, temporary worker, or independent contractor can often affect various insurance coverages. While the distinction arises frequently in the context of workers’ compensation claims and unemployment benefits, it can also impact coverage grants and exclusions …
April 5, 2011
Insurers in South Carolina may find themselves on the losing side over a battle to prevent construction defects from being covered under a general commercial liability (CGL) policy. The South Carolina Senate has approved a bill (S.431) that would reverse …