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HP to Continue $4 Billion Damages Case Against Mike Lynch

Insurance Journal

Hewlett Packard said Monday it would continue legal proceedings to seek up to $4 billion in damages from British billionaire Mike Lynch’s estate in the UK. company had been seeking compensation over its acquisition of British tech firm …

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Head of Kentucky Plant Says Company Will Cover Damages After Blast

Insurance Journal

AP) — The president of a Kentucky plant that exploded earlier this week said the company is accountable for the accident and will pay damages to residents affected by the blast. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) “First and foremost, we are devastated by …

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Upstate Jury Says Harley-Davidson Must Pay $287 Million for Fatal ‘Trike’ Accident

Insurance Journal

An upstate New York jury has awarded more than $287 million in punitive damages and other compensation to a man and the estate of his deceased girlfriend following a fatal accident involving their Harley-Davidson “trike” motorcycle. The Livingston County Supreme …

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Appraisal outcome freezes compensation

Rough Notes

INSURANCE-RELATEDCOURTCASESDigested from case reports published onlineCOURT DECISIONS Appraisal outcome freezes compensation 50 Exchange Terrace LLC sought to collect under a property policy with Mount Vernon Specialty Insurance Company (Mount Vernon) for damage to its property in Rhode Island.

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TN Metal-Treating Firm Failed to Learn from Previous Incidents, Safety Board Says

Insurance Journal

A French-owned metal-treating company in Tennessee failed to utilize safety management and failed to implement lessons learned from previous incidents before a 2024 explosion that killed one worker and heavily damaged the site, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation …

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How to Prevent Workplace Injuries and Reduce Workers’ Compensation Claims

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

For business owners, preventing injuries is key to protecting employees, maintaining productivity, and minimizing workers compensation claims. Damaged or outdated equipment can increase the risk of accidents, so be sure to implement a maintenance schedule and replace worn-out gear regularly.

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What Is Employers Liability Insurance?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

It’s distinct from workers’ compensation insurance; workers’ comp (as it’s often called) provides benefits to employees who are injured on the job, while employer’s liability insurance covers the employer’s legal costs and potential damages if an employee … The post What Is Employers Liability Insurance?