As Trial Opens, FTX’s Bankman-Fried Battles Excess Insurer Over D&O Coverage October 4, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson Just two days before his criminal trial started this week in federal court in New York, FTX Trading founder Sam...
Injured Worker Compensated in Rhode Island Barred From Suing in Massachusetts October 3, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson An injured worker who collects workers’ compensation in Rhode Island cannot sue his employer in Massachusetts, according to a ruling...
Information Security Issue Stalls Federal Probe of Fatal Pennsylvania Candy Factory Blast September 29, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson After months of discussion, federal safety officials and the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission (PUC) remain at odds over release of...
Insurer Sued Over 80th Birthday Event Cancellation at Sting’s Estate in Italy September 28, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson A Pennsylvania firm that organized a three-day musical festival for its owner’s 80th birthday at the Italian residence of musician...
Insurance Broker in Menendez Corruption Case Allegedly Got Senator’s Help With Fraud Case September 27, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson The defendants in the corruption case involving U.S. Senator Robert Menendez include a former New Jersey insurance broker who was...
Proof of Damages Can Include Amounts Billed But Not Paid in Police Case September 15, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson A plaintiff seeking compensation for damages is entitled to submit the full amount on medical bills related to his injuries...
Court Clicks ‘OK’ on Uber’s Arbitration Agreement for Users’ Accident Claims September 13, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson A notice in Uber’s digital registration process requiring ride-share customers to take any individual claims to arbitration is enforceable, a...
Injured Worker Upheld in Refusing Suitable Return Job Because He Opposed Vaccination September 12, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson It was reasonable for an injured employee who is returning to work to refuse a job that accommodated his disability...
Allstate Wins Trade Secret Tiff With Former Agents September 8, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson Allstate Insurance has emerged victorious in litigation against two of its former exclusive agents who retained and used Allstate spreadsheets...
Delaware High Court OKs Lien Against Uninsured Motorist Benefits in Workers’ Compensation Case September 7, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson The Delaware Supreme Court has broken with its own precedent to rule that a workers’ compensation insurance carrier may assert...