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Construction Defects Are Not Covered Property Damage in Commercial Liability Policy

Insurance Journal

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 …

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Key Lessons From Peloton’s Tread+ Recall

Hunton Andrews Kurth

Consumer Product Safety Commission enforcement, reporting obligations, and how companies can leverage recall insurance, commercial general liability, and directors and officers liability policies to execute a recall swiftly, minimize losses and maintain customer relationships in the wake of a recall.

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Blog Post: I Want to Say One Word to You. Just One Word. Are you Listening? Plastics

LexisNexis

Insurance Coverage for PFAS Claims: Lawsuits, Government Investigations, and Nonparty Discovery Requests Get guidance on how insurance policies may provide coverage for PFAS-related liability in response to lawsuits, government investigations, and subpoenas for nonparty discovery, including practical pointers on how companies, government entities, (..)

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The Scoop On The Fifth Circuit’s Ruling Against Blue Bell Ice Cream

Hunton Andrews Kurth

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. In any event, the ruling is a mixed bag for policyholders.

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Travel Insurance for Businesses

Bankers Insurance

Companies with employees who travel for business may want to consider supplemental coverage from a travel insurance policy. Purchasing an international travel insurance policy may be the only way you can cover all your bases. Travel insurance is designed for problems that arise suddenly during a trip.

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Blog Post: Commercial Property Owners: Plan Ahead and Prepare for Emergencies!

LexisNexis

Read now » Related Content Cybersecurity and Data Privacy in Commercial Real Estate Learn about key considerations for evaluating cybersecurity and data privacy practices when counseling owners of commercial real estate (CRE), including steps for mitigating the risk of unauthorized release or exposure of data in the possession of CRE owners.

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Recall Roundup: June

Hunton Andrews Kurth

However, contamination events and ensuing recalls can lead to a variety of other claims that implicate a number of other coverages, including liability coverage for claims against officers and directors addressing the company’s internal contamination risk and safety policies and procedures. Blue Bell Creameries USA, Inc.