Litigation

An attorney avoided a lawsuit when the dog owner's insurer agreed to settle with the bite victim, thanks to some photo evidence.

Employers' infectious disease programs should consider worker exposures and provide contingencies for a variety of scenarios.

Companies that address federal and state worker safety obligations could see fewer claims and fare better in litigation.

Recovering business income losses will depend on whether contamination due to COVID-19 constitutes the physical loss of or damage to property.

Should insurers be able to avoid coverage for the coronavirus through the use of the virus exclusion?

Determining coverage for a loss will depend on the policy language and its interpretation.

Policy interpretation, contract provisions and notice of loss are critical to determining which losses are covered.

The $45-billion cruise industry is at the forefront of the crisis, and recent lawsuits are just the tip of the iceberg.