5th Circuit: Texas Carrier Must Defend Against Claim Despite Policy Exclusion

Texas law requires an insurer to defend the grandparents of a 10-year-old boy who was killed while driving their all-terrain vehicle against a negligence lawsuit, even though the carrier says neither the boy nor the crash was covered by its …

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Ohio Auto, Home Insurance Premiums Still Among Lowest in U.S.

On average, home and auto insurance premiums in Ohio remain among the lowest in the country, the insurance department says. The Ohio Department of Insurance reported that a recent analysis shows the average homeowners insurance policy costs Ohioans $862 annually, …

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Court: Lawsuit Against Michigan Officials over Lead in Water Can Proceed

Flint residents whose health and homes were harmed by lead-contaminated water scored a legal milestone on July 29 when the Michigan Supreme Court said they could proceed with a lawsuit against public officials for the disastrous decisions that caused the …

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VW Asks Court to Reconsider ‘Staggering’ Damages for Counties Over Diesel Emissions

Volkswagen AG’s wholly owned U.S. subsidiary on Thursday asked the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals to reconsider a ruling that said two counties could seek financial penalties over excess diesel emissions that might cost the German automaker billions of …

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Gutted Chemical Safety Board Tries to Proceed with Single Board Member

The U.S. Chemical Safety Board, which has only one board member instead of the usual five, on Friday postponed a scheduled public meeting that was to include discussion of its plans to operate even as President Donald Trump pushes to …

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COVID Business Interruption Suits Top 700. Yep, That’s A Lot

When insurance coverage lawsuits brought by businesses seeking coverage for COVID-related interruptions surpassed the 700 mark last week, the natural question to ask was: Is that a lot? That’s exactly the question that Chris Cheatham, CEO and co-founder of insurtech …

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Tropical Storm Isaias Grazes Florida, Georgia On Way to Carolinas

Aug. 2, 8:55 pm— The Florida coast looked set to avoid major damage late on Sunday with Tropical Storm Isaias keeping offshore as it rumbles north, although it could strengthen to a hurricane by the time it reaches the Carolinas …

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