Recent Claims Industry News

Brazil Sees $1.5 Billion Fiscal Impact From Post-Flood Measures

Brazil’s aid measures after historic floods battering Rio Grande do Sul state will result in a fiscal impact of 7.7 billion reais ($1.49 billion) for the federal government, Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Wednesday. Most of the impact will …

9 of 10 Wrongful Death Suits Over Astroworld Concert Crowd Surge Settled

Nine of the 10 wrongful death lawsuits filed after a deadly crowd surge at the 2021 Astroworld music festival have been settled, including one that was set to go to trial this week, an attorney said Wednesday. Jury selection had …

Jury Awards $9M to Player Who Sued US Tennis Association Over Sexual Abuse

A tennis player was awarded $9 million in damages by a jury in federal court in Florida after accusing the U.S. Tennis Association of failing to protect her from a coach she said sexually abused her at one of its …

Fannie and Freddie Hit Pause on Replacement-Value Requirements for Home Insurance

Property insurance groups on Wednesday applauded a decision by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to hold off on an apparent plan to scrutinize mortgages on homes that don’t carry full replacement-value insurance coverage. The decision by Fannie and Freddie to …

French Cyberwarriors Ready to Test Their Defense at Paris Olympics

SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Just like the Olympic athletes, the cyberwarriors that will be crucial for the success of the Paris Games are deep into training for the big event. They have turned to friendly hackers to probe their cyberdefenses, …

Pennsylvania High Court to Decide If Workers’ Compensation Covers CBD Oil

A veteran Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorney will soon have a chance to argue before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court that his own use of cannabinoid oil (CBD oil) is covered by workers’ compensation. It’s an argument he won last November with …

Slain Visiting Nurse’s Husband’s Suit Alleges Employer Ignored Safety Concerns

The husband of a Connecticut visiting nurse who was killed during an appointment with a convicted rapist filed a wrongful death lawsuit Monday, alleging her employer repeatedly ignored workers’ safety concerns about treating dangerous patients. Ronald Grayson sued Elara Caring, …

CDC Urges States to Distribute Protective Gear to Farmworkers to Guard Against Bird Flu

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has asked that states make personal protective equipment (PPE) available to workers on dairy farms, poultry farms, and in slaughterhouses given concerns about the H5N1 bird flu. Although CDC’s assessment of the immediate risk …

Louisiana Governor Signs Package of Property Insurance Reform Bills

Louisiana governor Jeff Landry signed a package of insurance reform bills Tuesday aimed at encouraging insurers to write more business in the state’s property market. The legislation, endorsed by Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple, will give property insurers more flexibility …

Pfizer Agrees to Settle More than 10,000 Zantac Cancer Suits

Pfizer Inc. has agreed to settle more than 10,000 cases accusing it of hiding the cancer risks of its Zantac heartburn drug, according to people familiar with the deal, the biggest of the litigation. The agreements cover cases in state …