statute of limitations News

Tennessee Court Rules on Workers’ Comp Statute of Limitations in Stress Case

A worker who witnessed the deaths of two co-workers but did not file a post-traumatic stress disorder claim until more than a year after the second death is still entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, the Tennessee Supreme Court has ruled. …

Florida Hurricane Fund Gets More Time on Claims

The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund has been given more time to respond to an influx of claims from 2005 storms. A state panel chaired by Gov. Rick Scott approved an emergency rule waiving a 60-day deadline for acting on claims …

Virginia Bill Extends Sex Abuse Statute of Limitations to 20 Years

A bill to extend the amount of time victims of sexual abuse have to file lawsuits against their attackers and others who may have covered up the abuse cleared a major hurdle in Virginia this week. The House Courts Committee …

Florida Lawmakers Seek Ways to Curb Sinkhole Losses

Florida lawmakers are trying to address the cost of sinkhole claims, which state officials and insurers say are driving up property insurance rates and could threaten the solvency of some domestic insurers if not brought under control. The Senate Banking …