BEST PRACTICES

Are insurers prepared for the COVID-19-related litigation avalanche?

In the U.S., 1,295 cases are working their way through the court system, and insurers should expect more to come.

PODCAST

Insurance Speak: Preparing for the deposition hot seat

Insurance claims that evolve into legal actions may require adjusters and claims executives to be deposed. Here's what you need to know to prepare.

NEWS

Court dismisses COVID-19 'fear cases' against Princess Cruises

The plaintiffs did not test positive for the virus but sought to recover damages based solely on a fear of contracting COVID-19.

NEWS

State Farm sidesteps attorney misconduct in injury lawsuit

A Florida judge initially determined that State Farm's lawyers were guilty of misconduct. An appeals court has reversed that decision.

NEWS

Insurer wins in one of the first U.S. COVID-19 coverage rulings

The landmark ruling supports what insurers have argued since the start of the pandemic: COVID-19 does not cause 'physical damage.'

INFOGRAPHIC

Insurers settled these cases for millions

More and more juries are delivering 'nuclear verdicts' in cases against insurers.

COMMENTARY

TPAs can minimize the impact of nuclear verdicts in the trucking industry

A nuclear verdict is typically defined as jury awards that exceed $10 million.

INVESTIGATION

Florida lawyer accused of misconduct in insurance litigation

The complaint alleges a second attorney at a law firm 'betrayed his ethical obligations' to 'enrich himself at the clients' expense.'

NEWS

Amazon's products liability case heads to Penn. Supreme Court

The state's high court will weigh in on whether Amazon is strictly liable for a third-party vendor's defective product.

INFOGRAPHIC

Most expensive premises liability verdicts

These cases involve serious injuries and incidents that occurred at a variety of properties, from a carnival to a drugstore parking lot.