Insurance Journal

AUGUST 15, 2024

A home builder is not covered under the property damage coverage in its commercial liability policy for construction defects for which it was responsible. A three-judge panel of the Massachusetts Appeals Court has held for the first time that “construction …

Property Damage 312

Property Damage Liability Commercial Damage 312

Hunton Andrews Kurth

JULY 20, 2023

As reported on Hunton’s Insurance Recovery Blog , the Fifth Circuit recently held that Blue Bell Creameries’ commercial general liability (CGL) insurers do not have a duty to defend the ice cream company in a shareholder lawsuit, which arose from a Listeria outbreak.

Commercial General Liability 40

Commercial General Liability General Liability Injury Property Damage 40

Distinguished

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Penalties can vary from $750 to $30,000 per song in statutory damages and up to $150,000 per song if a jury determines the copyright infringement was “willful,” plus attorney fees. According to an article on Music Business Worldwide, the number of infringements could expose Marriott to statutory damages of up to $140 million.

License 52

License Broker-Agent General Liability Commercial General Liability 52

Hunton Andrews Kurth

JULY 16, 2021

The shareholder suit named Blue Bell as a nominal defendant and sought declaratory relief, an award of damages to Blue Bell, disgorgement and cancellation of the defendants’ stock in Blue Bell, and an order for the company to implement policies and procedures to maintain adequate operational controls.

General Liability 52

General Liability Commercial General Liability Liability Injury 52

Triple-I: Workers Compensation

APRIL 20, 2021

The CLAIM Act would let these businesses obtain insurance to cover the same risks of theft, damage, injury, loss, and liability as all other businesses. Easier to operate Passage of these laws would make it easier for cannabis-related businesses to operate.

Risk 40

Risk Workers Compensation Commercial General Liability Liability 40

Hunton Andrews Kurth

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

seeking to avoid coverage under commercial general liability policies for a derivative lawsuit against Blue Bell’s directors and officers arising out of a 2015 Listeria outbreak that resulted in a nationwide recall of ice cream products. We will continue to monitor this case for further developments.

Commercial General Liability 52

Commercial General Liability Injury General Liability Claim 52