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Florida Appeals Court Reinforces Employer Liability Under Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine Despite Use Restrictions

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A recent decision from Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal clarifies the scope of Florida’s “dangerous instrumentality” doctrine, reminding employers that having company vehicle policies alone may not be enough to avoid...more

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Eleventh Circuit Finds Insurance Carrier Responsible In Georgia For Harm Caused by Intoxicated Employee

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In a recent Eleventh Circuit opinion, the Court found that the insurance carrier was responsible, under Georgia law, for the harm caused by an intoxicated employee’s vehicle usage. Great American Alliance Ins. Co. v....more

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Employee Impaired Driving and a Million Dollar Verdict: Employer Best Practices for Employee Vehicle Use

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If your employees use business vehicles or personal vehicles for work, you should take heed of Great American Alliance Ins. Co. v. Anderson, 2017 U.S. App. LEXIS 2277 (11th Cir. Feb. 8, 2017), involving approximately $1...more

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