Source: https://whyy.org/, March 6, 2025 By: Zoe Read Water provider Aqua Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit against Arkema Inc., alleging the chemical manufacturer contaminated the greater West Chester area’s water supplies with the toxic class of chemicals known as PFAS. The so-called “forever chemicals,” widely used in consumer products such as nonstick cookware and waterproof […]

Source: https://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/ The insured purchased a yacht club facility that included a marina and a building that housed a restaurant, bar, boat shop, and other stores. Unbeknownst to the insured, the commercial freezer from the restaurant was leaking into the wall shared with the boat shop due to excessive condensation. An employee of the boat […]

Source: https://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/ A fermenter vessel at a brewery malfunctioned. The tank discharged a large volume of waste into a nearby stream, causing damage to many aquatic plants and fish. The local regulatory authority issued fines to the operator of the brewery for the unauthorized discharge. In addition, an environmental group filed property damage suits. Read […]

Source: https://www.businessinsurance.com/, March 5, 2025 By: Matthew Lerner Most insurers providing architects and engineers professional liability insurance plan to raise rates this year amid concerns about the persistent effects of inflation on claim expenses, uncertainty about the U.S. economy, as well as other new exposures including artificial intelligence, according to a report Wednesday from specialty […]

Source: https://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/ During recent interior room renovations at a highly rated senior assisted living facility, mold contamination was encountered on the surface and behind vinyl wall coverings. After inspection of over 35 rooms, the cause was determined to be increased humidity levels brought on by occupants opening windows and allowing humid outside air to mix […]

Source: https://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/ City inspectors received notice of possible building violations at a nursing home facility. Inspection of the facility found the building’s roof and interior were in violation of city codes. The violations were serious in nature including signs of water damage on ceilings, light fixtures and electrical switches. Additionally, several employees reported a mold/mildew […]

Source: https://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/ A mechanical contractor was hired to perform HVAC repairs at a hospital. No medical procedures were performed during the actual renovation activities and proper measures were taken to ensure proper encapsulation. Despite the controls, one year after completion of the project, the contractor was notified that several aspergillus (a type of mold species) […]

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 […]