Physical Abuse Must Involve ‘Imbalance or Misuse of Power’ for Exclusion: Court March 17, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson An act of physical abuse is not excluded by an abuse and molestation exclusion in a homeowners insurance policy unless...
Albany Diocese Files for Bankruptcy Protection Amid Sex Abuse Litigation March 16, 2023 The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New York as it, like other...
Judge Approves Release of Baltimore Church Sex Abuse Report March 16, 2023 By Lea Skene A judge on Tuesday granted the Maryland Attorney General’s Office permission to publicly release a redacted version of an investigative...
Court Affirms Insurer, Agent Have Duty of Care But Not Fiduciary Duty in GEICO Case March 16, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson A licensed insurance agent, and the insurer she represents, owe a duty of care to a customer to explain coverages...
Lawsuit Blames Philadelphia Rowhouse Fire That Killed 12 on City Agency, Lighter Importer March 16, 2023 By Maryclaire Dale The first lawsuit filed over a Christmas tree fire in Philadelphia – which killed 12 members of an extended family...
Ringleader Pleads Guilty to Scheme Using Stolen IDs to Buy Vehicles March 15, 2023 A Massachusetts man described by authorities as the ringleader of a group that used stolen identities to buy multiple vehicles...
Maine Lobster Industry Files Defamation Suit Over California Aquarium’s Whale Warning March 15, 2023 By Patrick Whittle A coalition representing the Maine lobster industry is suing an aquarium on the other side of the country for recommending...
Connecticut Jury Awards $20M in Worker’s Death From Asbestos Exposure March 15, 2023 A Connecticut jury has delivered a $20 million verdict for the widow and family of John Peckham, who died in...
People Moves: Harford Mutual Promotes Officers; Kyer Joins MEMIC; GMI Appoints Hall, Kelly March 14, 2023 Harford Mutual Promotes Gearhart, Thames Wayne Gearhart has been promoted from vice president of claims to senior vice president and...
Former Maryland Police Chief Convicted of Multiple Arsons Targeting His ‘Enemies’ March 14, 2023 A former Maryland police chief was convicted Thursday of intentionally setting fire to buildings belonging to his adversaries, leading various...