Litigation/Liability Trends
Insurers Targeted by U.S. Sanctions Over Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
The U.S. is drawing up additional sanctions on the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline project, the latest obstacle in the path of the 9.5 billion-euro ($11.2 billion) Russia-to-Germany link that's ...
Ex-Amazon Worker Sues Retailer, Alleging Discrimination Over Pandemic Conditions
A former Amazon.com Inc worker who protested conditions at his New York City fulfillment center sued the retailer on Thursday, accusing it of discrimination for firing him and for putting Black and ...
Parents Fired During Pandemic Driving Litigation Surge
Parents who lost their jobs during the pandemic are driving a surge of litigation, alleging their employers discriminated against them for taking care of their kids when schools closed. Since March, ...
Derez, Covéa Fined Over $20M for Misconduct in SCOR Takeover Bid
The Paris Commercial Court ruled against Covéa and Chief Executive Thierry Derez, fining Derez personally and Covéa as well for misconduct related to the Paris-based mutual insurer's 2018 takeover ...
EU Warning: New Wave of COVID Brings Resurgence of Online Scams
The European Commission on Friday urged online platforms to gird for a fresh wave of consumer scams linked to the resurgence of COVID-19 infections in Europe and said they need to work harder against ...
More Work-From-Home Injury Claims Possible After N.Y. Appellate Ruling
A ruling by a New York appellate court could bring more workers compensation claims by work-from-home employees by removing strict compensability standards established last year by the state Workers' ...
Bayer Risks Resumption of U.S. Roundup Suits After Failing to Settle Cases
Bayer AG failed to settle outstanding U.S. Roundup lawsuits by Monday, the deadline set by a judge who has said he'll resume federal trials over claims the weedkiller caused consumers' cancer. Ahead ...
Walmart Sues Feds to Clarify Opioid Prescription Responsibilities
Walmart Inc said on Thursday it had filed a lawsuit against the federal government, seeking clarity on the roles and legal responsibilities of pharmacists and pharmacies in filling opioid ...