Source: https://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/ Legionella was discovered in the water supply of a major metropolitan hospital. An entire wing of the hospital needed to be vacated and patients removed while the water system went through treatment for the legionella. In addition to the remediation costs, several patients sued the hospital claiming bodily injury from exposure to the […]

Source: https://www.fox2detroit.com/, March 4, 2025 By: David Komer Five people were hospitalized after a chemical leak at Zehnder’s Splash Village in Frankenmuth Tuesday, according to the fire department. The chlorine leak happened on the Tantrum Twist Family Raft Ride at about 11:21 a.m. and five guests were treated at the scene, then transported to an […]

Source: https://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/ Following a flight, an aircraft was moved into the hangar for the evening. Shortly after, the plane caught fire due to an electrical shortage. In order to put out the fire, the airport’s ARFF crew had to use large quantities of firefighting foam. The chemicals in the firefighting foam leaked into the groundwater […]

Source: https://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/ During a routine tank tightness test at an airport hangar, it was discovered that some fuel leaked from an underground storage tank. It was determined that the seal in a coupling device that connected the tank to the piping had failed, and gasoline was leaking out of the pipe connection. Upon inspection, it […]

Source: https://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/ During a particularly heavy storm, rainwater gathered in a puddle on the roof of an airport hangar. Due to a clogged drain, the water level rose higher than the installed protective flashing and entered the drywall behind a storage shelf. Over time, mold developed resulting in a costly clean-up and there was potential […]

Source: https://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/ A farmer was sued by a neighbor from a nearby residential development alleging that the fumes/odors from the spread of manure and other herbicides/pesticides caused her to suffer migraine headaches and other related health problems. As a result a claim was made for defense and indemnification for the bodily injury lawsuit. Read more.

Source: https://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/ A claim was made by the owners of a farm producing berries when a windstorm resulted in a large fuel spill affecting the area. As a result clean-up including monitoring and testing of groundwater were required. A claim was made for clean-up costs and business interruption as the processing facility was closed for […]

Source: https://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/ A farmer in California had claims for property damage made against him for contracting services when the herbicide being used was over sprayed onto a neighboring farm resulting in damage to the neighbor’s crops. A claim was made for the value of the damaged crops. Read more.

Source: https://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/ A Midwest producer of soybeans sustained a large ammonia release when the piping on their above-ground storage tank failed causing the release of approximately 5,000 lbs. of liquid ammonia and additional ammonia vapor. As a result clean-up costs were incurred and a number of people at a neighboring facility complained of respiratory issues as […]

Source: https://6abc.com/, February 28, 2025 By: Corey Davis A community in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is outraged over contaminated drinking water and has garnered support from local, state and federal lawmakers in calls to shut down a jet fuel pipeline for further investigation. The Sunoco Twin Oak-Newark Pipeline is operated by Energy Transfer and spans more […]

Source: https://www.jdsupra.com/, February 27, 2025 By: Michael Blumenthal, McGlinchey Stafford Environmental insurance plays a critical role in managing the financial risks associated with environmental liabilities. It provides coverage for pollution incidents, cleanup costs, and legal defense expenses, offering a safety net for businesses and promoting environmental responsibility. However, the landscape of environmental insurance is significantly […]

Source: https://www.thecooldown.com/, February 26, 2025 By: Zachary Ehrmann Texas ranchers are facing devastating losses after fertilizer contaminated with dangerous per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances poisoned their livestock and land. A recent article in The Texas Tribune highlighted growing concerns about these toxic chemicals entering the food supply. What’s happening? Multiple Texas farming families have discovered that their land and animals […]