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COVID-19 Can Be Occupational Disease, Colorado Court Says in Worker Death Case
For the first time, a Colorado appellate court has concluded that COVID-19 can be an occupational disease that is compensable under the state's Workers Compensation Act. The Colorado Court of Appeals ...
Class Action Opposes Limiting Ship’s Liability for Baltimore Bridge Collapse
A Baltimore small business has filed a class action against the owner and operator of the cargo ship Dali that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month. The suit, filed Thursday by Karen ...
Pennsylvania Issues ‘Expectations’ for Carriers Regarding AI Use
Pennsylvania has issued guidance for insurance companies' use of artificial intelligence systems (AIS) based on a model adopted by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). The ...
Insurance Industry Readies for Historic Losses From Baltimore Bridge Tragedy
It's very early in the recovery process and already the numbers are large. Insured losses for the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore could be as much as $2 billion to $4 ...
Towers Watson Again Denied Coverage for $90M Settlements Over 2016 Willis Merger
Towers Watson has been hit with another roadblock on its long and winding road to reach coverage for $90 million in settlements of two lawsuits related to its merger with broker Willis in 2016. A ...
Connecticut Extends PTSD Benefits to All Under Workers Comp
The new year brought with it an expansion of Connecticut's workers compensation benefits with regard to post-traumatic stress injuries or disorders (PTSD). Prior to January 1, only first responders ...
Liberty Mutual Announces 850 Additional Layoffs
Boston-based global insurer Liberty Mutual has confirmed that it is laying off about 850 workers, or 2 percent of its workforce, in the U.S.
Drowsy Driver Can Be Liable for Crash if Condition Foreseeable: Mass. Court
A driver who suffers a sudden medical emergency and crashes into another vehicle may be held liable for the accident even if never diagnosed with the condition or never advised not to drive. If the ...