Source: https://www.theguardian.com/, January 10, 2025 By: Tom Perkins Early life exposure to toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” could affect economic success in adulthood, new first-of-its-kind research suggests. The Iowa State University and US Census Bureau working paper compared the earnings, college graduation rates and birth weights of two groups of children – those raised around military installations that […]

Source: https://www.insurancejournal.com/, January 8, 2024 By: Chad Hemenway Once again, settlements from class-action litigation topped $40 billion in 2024, according to an extensive analysis of more than 1,400 cases by law firm Duane Morris. Gerald L. Maatman, partner at the firm and co-author of its 650-page report, said class-action settlements in 2024 were “like a gold […]

Source: https://www.cnn.com/, April 8, 2024 By: Sandee LaMotte Potentially toxic chemicals called PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are found in surface and groundwaters around the world at levels much higher than many international regulators allow, a new study found. Called “forever chemicals” because they fail to break down fully in the environment, PFAS have been used since the […]

Source: https://www.cnn.com/, January 6, 2025 By: Laura Paddison A group of potentially toxic “forever chemicals,” mostly coming from prescribed drugs, may be contaminating drinking water for millions of Americans, as wastewater treatment plants fail to remove them — and climate change may be making the situation even worse, according to a new report. Scientists analyzed water samples […]

Source: https://www.insurancejournal.com/, December 27, 2024 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has unveiled a proposed rule to require standardized testing to detect asbestos in talc-containing cosmetic products. The FDA says the proposed rule, if finalized, would help protect consumers who use talc-containing cosmetic products from harmful exposure to asbestos. This proposal is part of the agency’s […]

Source: https://www.news10.com/, January 2, 2025 By: Johan Sheridan As the New York State Department of Health (DOH) prepares to implement new measures to address lead poisoning, they’re seeking public feedback. The new lead rental registry, designed to protect kids from exposure to lead, will require inspections for and tracking of rentals in buildings built before […]

Source: https://www.insurancejournal.com/, December 30, 2024 By: Lea Skene Maryland is suing the company that produces the waterproof material Gore-Tex often used for raincoats and other outdoor gear, alleging its leaders kept using “forever chemicals” long after learning about serious health risks associated with them. The complaint, which was filed last week in federal court, focuses […]

Source: https://www.constructionrisk.com/, December 30, 2024 By: Kent Holland Town was sued by its construction contractor for breach of contract based on failure to pay amounts owed. Town then impleaded its engineering firm, asserting that under the indemnification clause of the engineer’s contract the engineer owed the Town a duty to “assume the defense, indemnify and […]

Source: https://www.constructionrisk.com/, December 30, 2024 By: Kent Holland A subcontract had a “no-damages-for-delay” clause barring the subcontractor from suing the prime contractor for delays.  The clause also provided a protocol for splitting any delay-related settlements between the project owner and the Prime.  Read more.

Source: https://environmentenergyleader.com/, December 13, 2024 By: Marybeth Collins The City of Tucson has taken legal action against the U.S. government, alleging that toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” released from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base have significantly and ongoing contaminated the city’s drinking water. Filed on Monday, the lawsuit seeks compensation for damages caused by PFAS and calls […]

Source: https://www.wctv.tv/. December 12, 2024 After a years-long project to renovate underground parking garages at the Capitol, the state this week filed a lawsuit against a contractor and two other firms because of water leaks. The Florida Department of Management Services filed the lawsuit in Leon County Circuit court against Ajax Building Co., the construction […]

Source: https://www.berkleycp.com/ Establish a Risk Management Policy and Plan for Your Construction Firm A Risk Management Policy and Plan for your company is an essential element of loss prevention and a key ingredient of financial success.  When your Risk Management Plan is embraced by leadership and integrated your company’s culture, it will have a significant […]