Employer Hosting Golf Outing Not Liable for Drunk Driver, Pennsylvania High Court Says August 24, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has declined to extend the state’s liquor liability law to social hosts. The high court cited...
Judge Tosses Erie Lawsuit Over Maryland’s Handling of Redlining Allegations August 22, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson A federal judge has dismissed an Erie Insurance complaint over how the Maryland insurance regulator has been handling allegations that...
Landlord Not Liable for Murder at Nightclub, Massachusetts Supreme Court Says August 17, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson A commercial landlord is not liable for a “targeted, execution-style shooting” that took place on her property as it was...
New Jersey Supreme Court Backs Catholic School in Firing of Unwed, Pregnant Teacher August 15, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson The New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Roman Catholic school that fired a teacher who became...
Connecticut Agent’s Failure to Disclose Dog Comes Back to Bite Homeowner August 7, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson A Connecticut homeowner who is being sued by a woman who alleges his dog bit her in the face is...
‘Fundamental Fairness’ Favors Lender’s Claim to Fire Insurance Funds After Foreclosure August 3, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson The estate of a Maryland man who, along with one of his children, was killed in a fire in his...
Connecticut High Court Denies Immunity for First Responder Causing Car Accident August 2, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson The Connecticut Supreme Court has overturned a trial court and ruled that municipalities and government agencies are not entitled to...
Rochester Diocese Claims Fund Reaches $126M as 2 More Insurers Settle, 1 Holds Out July 28, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson The Catholic Diocese of Rochester and sexual abuse survivors have reached settlements with additional insurers on amounts available to cover...
State Farm Seeks $1.5M From Owners of Manhattan Garage That Collapsed July 27, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson The collapse of a New York City garage in April was caused by the negligence of the owners of the...
New Jersey High Court to Hear Insurers’ Appeal Over War Exclusion in NotPetya Attack July 26, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson The New Jersey Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether a hostile/warlike action exclusion in an all risks property insurance...