Source: https://www.mondaq.com/, March 10, 2025 By: Peter N. Coneski, Wesley Prichard & Sarah Decker, K&L Gates What You Need To Know In A Minute Or Less Emerging contaminants are synthetic or natural chemicals that have not been fully assessed from a health or risk perspective and are reportedly finding their way into consumer products and […]

Source: https://myrgv.com/, March 7, 2025 By: Fernando Del Valle Four years after launching part of a $40 million bond-funded project, the San Benito school district is locked in a legal battle against three companies behind a failed $12 million construction job. The district is suing the Brighton Group, Davila Construction and Raba Kistner Inc., citing […]

Source: https://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/ A restaurant owner purchased a property that seemed suitable for redevelopment. Prior to their purchase, the owner went through proper due diligence and conducted a Phase I site assessment. The Phase I did not note any known contamination onsite, but as the company began construction, they discovered petroleum contamination from an unknown heating […]

Source: https://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/ An old brewery had undergone several renovations throughout the years. Improper closure of an old fermentation tank and on-site surface impoundment had allowed gradual seepage into the groundwater. The contaminated groundwater was a central water supply for a neighboring community. Extensive groundwater remediation and emergency water supply for residents was required. Read more.

Source: https://www.click2houston.com/, March 8m, 2025 By: Jyesha Johnson A trash truck picking up its usual route in Spring ran into an unexpected problem Saturday morning—a chemical spill that led to a hazmat response and sent one worker to the hospital. Around 10:30 a.m., The Woodlands Fire Department (TWFD) was called to Saddlebrook Lane to assist the Spring […]

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) […]