Source: https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/, June 17, 2025 By: Gia Snape Carriers in the environmental liability space are increasingly growing cautious and restrictive in their coverage when it comes to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) risks in construction and redevelopment projects. This growing vigilance comes amid growing public awareness of the health and environmental impacts related to these […]

Source: https://www.michiganpublic.org/, June 17, 2025 By: Rachel Lewis Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit against two Wixom-based automotive suppliers for allegedly continuing to release of harmful chemicals into the Huron River after multiple violation notices. The companies are Tribar Technologies Inc. and Adept Plastic Finishing Inc. The lawsuit claims that although the […]

Source: https://www.insurancejournal.com/, June 16, 2025 How do per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) impact the environmental liability market in construction, or do they? Do all contractors need environmental liability coverage? And if so, how can agents and brokers encourage them to purchase the cover? These are a few questions answered by Dennis Willette, Westfield Specialty’s senior […]

Source: https://floridapolitics.com/, June 16, 2025 By: Jersse Scheckner Delray Beach has reached a $15 million settlement with chemical manufacturers 3M and DuPont after detecting elevated levels of PFAS — perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances known as “forever chemicals” — in its water supply. PFAS are linked to cancer, hormone disruption and immune harm, and their presence in […]

Source: https://thumbwind.com/, June 7, 2025 By: Michael Hardy A sweeping legislative package introduced this week by Michigan Senate and House Democrats seeks to overhaul the state’s pollution cleanup laws, shifting financial and legal responsibility onto polluters. The legislation would close key loopholes that environmental advocates say have enabled corporations to avoid accountability for decades, particularly for legacy […]

Source: https://www.wrdw.com/, June 11, 2025 By: Summer Swanson On Wednesday, survivors of the deadly Sapelo Island gangway collapse announced their lawsuit against the parties involved in the engineering and construction of the gangway. The founder of Mance Law Firm, LLC, a personal injury law firm in Savannah spoke about the emotional and physical toll the Sapelo Island […]

Source: https://www.liveinsurancenews.com/, June 5, 2025 By: G. Turner Construction defects can cause serious headaches for homeowners. Cracked walls, faulty railings, water damage—what happens when these expensive issues arise? The big question is, who foots the bill? Is it the construction company? Or does the insurance company step in? The legal battle between Amerisure Insurance Co. and […]

Source: https://www.enr.com/, June 4, 2025 By: Emell D. Adolphus & Jonathan Keller Top 100 Project Delivery Firms saw demand for design-build and construction management-at-risk delivery methods increase by 11% and 13.4% respectively last year, reflecting what firms say is a drive toward greater project collaboration. Yet, as rapidly shifting federal policies threaten to slow momentum, […]

Source: https://www.lexology.com/, June 3, 2025 By: Jose A. Aquino, Duane Morris LLP The Arkansas Court of Appeals recently issued a ruling determining that insurance coverage must be provided for both defense and indemnification in a dispute arising from faulty workmanship during flooring installation. The decision, in Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. v. NWA Restore-It, Inc., 2025 Ark. […]

Source: https://www.irmi.com/, May 23, 2025 By: Kenneth Slavens Review and approval by state and federal authorities of a highway design did not provide immunity to the design engineers from personal injury claims. See Ives v. HMB Pro. Eng’rs, 2024 WL 2487850, 2024 Ky. App. LEXIS 41 (Ct. App. May 24, 2024). Facts of the Case This personal […]

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/, June 2, 2025 By: Nicole Brockbank & Angelina King Humber River Health is suing the consortium contracted to build and maintain its Toronto hospital for $100 million, alleging that negligent design and construction is creating health and safety problems for patients and staff. The lawsuit, filed in early April, alleges that a “sizable portion” […]

Source: https://www.businessinsurance.com/, April 25, 2025 By: Andrew W. Hahn In recent years, businesses across industries have faced an emerging risk of PFAS-related liability claims. Introduced in the 1940s, there are thousands of known perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and hundreds of reported use cases. While researchers are still learning more about PFAS and their potential impacts, […]