Jury Awards 78-Year Old Victim $56 Million for Crash Caused by Amazon Delivery Driver July 27, 2026 By Andrew G. Simpson A Massachusetts jury has awarded $56 million to a 78-year old man who suffered catastrophic physical and brain injuries after...
Tennessee High Court Rules Employers Can’t Use Vicarious Liability to Block Negligence Claims April 10, 2024 By William Rabb The Tennessee Supreme Court this week dealt a blow to businesses and insurance companies, finding that employers can no longer...
Delivery Worker’s PTSD Claim Against Five Guys and Maintenance Firm to Go to Jury November 1, 2023 By Insurance Journal staff A food delivery worker who encountered two weapon-wielding maintenance workers surprised by his presence in a Five Guys hamburger eatery...
Dealerships that Loan Cars to Customers Protected from Vicarious Liability, Mass. Court Rules June 28, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson Massachusetts car dealerships that provide customers with a courtesy vehicle to use while their car is being repaired are protected...
Neb. Supreme: Customer Doesn’t Owe Avis for ‘Voluntary’ Payment February 15, 2023 By Jim Sams No one threatened to sue Avis Rent a Car after Roynetta McDavid’s little sister borrowed her rental car without permission...
Arizona’s High Court Rules Employer Not Liable for Employee Crash During Out of State Travel July 12, 2012 By Denise Johnson An employer is not liable for injuries sustained by a third party involved in an auto accident with a company...
Florida Supreme Court Rejects Vicarious Liability for Car Rental Firms April 22, 2011 By Andrew Simpson The Florida Supreme Court has ruled that motor vehicle leasing companies in the state cannot be held liable for accidents...