How Social Media Complicates Defamation Claims and How to Handle Them September 12, 2024 By Andrew G. Simpson Five professional models who sued long after a state’s three year statute of limitations expired may pursue their defamation claims...
Red Lobster Landlord Sues Insurer to ‘Clawback’ $1.2M Fire Claim Payment September 10, 2024 By Andrew G. Simpson The landlord for a fire-damaged building leased to a Red Lobster restaurant is blaming the restaurant’s insurer for causing it...
Former NFL Player’s $43.5 Million Score in Medical Malpractice Case Upheld September 6, 2024 By Andrew G. Simpson A Philadelphia appeals court has upheld the $43.5 million award to former Philadelphia Eagles’ special teams player and captain Chris...
Insurers Say Honda and Local Dealer Should Pay for Damages Caused by Car Fire September 4, 2024 By Andrew G. Simpson Three insurers that paid more than $1 million in auto and property damage claims to a New York couple and...
Ban on Switchblades Violates Second Amendment: Massachusetts High Court August 28, 2024 By Andrew G. Simpson A 1957 Massachusetts law banning the possession of certain switchblades violates the federal Second Amendment right to bear arms, the...
Police Officer’s Family Sues Girlfriend Accused of His Death and Bars That Served Her August 27, 2024 By Andrew G. Simpson Karen Read, whose recent high-profile trial for the death of a Boston police officer she was dating ended in a...
Upstate Jury Says Harley-Davidson Must Pay $287 Million for Fatal ‘Trike’ Accident August 20, 2024 By Andrew G. Simpson An upstate New York jury has awarded more than $287 million in punitive damages and other compensation to a man...
Harvard Contract Breach Claims Blaming Marsh for Its $15M Insurance Denial Filed Too Late, Judge Rules August 19, 2024 By Andrew G. Simpson After losing two bids to recover $15 million from its insurer for costs related to its failed legal defense of...
Construction Defects Are Not Covered Property Damage in Commercial Liability Policy August 16, 2024 By Andrew G. Simpson A home builder is not covered under the property damage coverage in its commercial liability policy for construction defects for...
Farmers to Streamline East Region in Move That Will Mean 84 Layoffs August 14, 2024 By Andrew G. Simpson Farmers Group is laying off more employees one year after it cut ties with 11% of its workforce or 2,400...