manufacturer liability News

Insurers Say Honda and Local Dealer Should Pay for Damages Caused by Car Fire

Three insurers that paid more than $1 million in auto and property damage claims to a New York couple and their homeowners association are attempting to recover the payments from the giant car maker and local dealership. The claims stemmed …

One Dead, Another Injured During Ammonia Leak at Massachusetts Food Plant

A 68-year-old man died and another man was taken to the hospital for treatment after an ammonia leak at a food processing facility in Massachusetts, authorities said. Police officers and firefighters went to the plant in Norwood at about 11 …

Ironshore Launches Product Liability Endorsements for Manufacturers

Ironshore Specialty Casualty has created a new suite of endorsements to address the products liability exposure of manufacturers and distributors. Coverage is underwritten on a primary basis with limits available of up to $5 million on an occurrence or claims-made …

Alabama Governor Signs ‘Innovator Liability’ Law

Companies in Alabama would be protected from lawsuits related to products they didn’t make under newly passed legislation. Gov. Robert Bentley on Friday signed into law a bill that says manufacturers are not liable for damages from products they didn’t …