Workers’ Compensation Undercuts Employer Liability Exclusion, U.S. Appeals Court Rules July 11, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson Since workers’ compensation shields an employer from liability, an insurer may not be able to rely on an employer liability...
Massachusetts High Court Affirms Limit on Wrongful Death Suits in Tobacco Ruling July 7, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson If a person’s right to bring a personal injury lawsuit has expired by the time of his or her death,...
Setting Range for Emotional Damage Awards Is Not Its Job, Says Connecticut High Court June 28, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson It is up to the Connecticut legislature, not courts, to set any minimum or maximum controls on damages for emotional...
Car Dealer Shielded From Liability in ‘Courtesy’ Car Accident 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...
Connecticut High Court Nixes Workers’ Comp for Firefighter With Heart Condition June 26, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson A firefighter must be shown to have worked 20 or more hours a week to be eligible for workers’ compensation...
Massachusetts Judge Rejects Auto Insurance Class Actions Over Diminished Value June 23, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson A judge in Massachusetts has denied class certifications for claimants seeking payments from two insurers for the lost resale value...
Federal Regulator Throws Wrench Into Massachusetts Right-to-Repair Plans June 21, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson A right-to-repair motor vehicle law in Massachusetts that was passed by voters two years ago but been held up in...
Judge Gives Erie Insurance, Maryland Regulator 60 Days to Resolve Rift Over Bias, Document Disclosure June 15, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson A judge has given Erie Insurance and the Maryland insurance regulator 60 days to settle their differences related to allegations...
Insurer Avoids Dog Bite Claim Brought by Homeowner Selling Firearms Out of Garage June 15, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson Nationwide General Insurance has avoided payment of a dog bite claim filed by a homeowner it insured who ran a...
New York Lawmakers Again Pass Wrongful Death Damages Bill. Is Another Veto in Store? June 13, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson New York lawmakers have again overwhelmingly passed legislation to overhaul the state’s 1847 law that governs damages that can be...