Madison Square Garden Loses Appeal of Covid-19 Insurance Claim Dismissal February 23, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson A New York appeals court last week upheld the dismissal of Madison Square Garden’s Covid-19 business interruption claim against Factory...
When ‘Preparing for Work’ Falls Under Virginia Workers’ Compensation February 23, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson An employee who was injured while scraping ice off his company-owned truck parked at his home is entitled to workers’...
Excess Insurer Pays Before Municipal Pool in Boy’s Beach Death, New Jersey High Court Rules February 17, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson AmeriTrust subsidiary Star Insurance Co. must pay the $9 million balance of a $10 million settlement in the death of...
Insurer Faces Class Action for Depreciating Labor in Actual Cash Value Payments February 16, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson Two Trumbull Insurance customers who believe they were short-changed on claims payments have filed a proposed class action suit against...
24 Models Sue 3 Insurers to Collect on $2M Deals With Strip Clubs Over Use of Photos February 7, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson A group of 24 models is suing three insurers to collect more than $2 million in settlements stemming from the...
10 Emerging Risks & Markets to Know About February 6, 2023 By Chad Hemenway, Don Jergler, Andrew G. Simpson and Andrea Wells Insurance Journal examined industries experiencing changes and a few challenges due to economic forces, tough insurance market conditions, and societal...
Insurer, Tech Services Firm Settle Claim for Business Lost While Helping Clients Recover From Breach February 3, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson A technology and cybersecurity services firm and its insurer have settled a business interruption claim linked to a data breach...
Judge Stays New Jersey Law Allowing AG Lawsuits Against Gun Industry February 2, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson A federal judge has halted a New Jersey law allowing the state attorney general to bring civil lawsuits against the...
Home Heating Oil Leak Is Covered Due to Pollution Ambiguity, Rhode Island Court Rules February 1, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson The Rhode Island Supreme Court for the first time has found the definition of pollution in a commercial policy ambiguous...
New York Gov. Hochul Vetoes Wrongful Death Damages Bill January 31, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson New York Gov. Kathy Hochul last night vetoed a measure that would have expanded wrongful death benefits after her late...