Employer Responsibilities, Insurance Litigation

Abuse or Molestation Exclusion Bars Coverage for Sexual Assault of Insured’s Employee While Employment Exclusions Do Not

Phelps Dunbar on 7/22/2025

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia recently ruled that an insurer must provide coverage to its insured with respect to a civil lawsuit involving allegations of sexual assault. The case, BOJ OF WNC,...more

Be Specific to Avoid Waiver of Subrogation Rights

Marshall Dennehey on 6/30/2025

Key Points: New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Statute includes provisions for employers to seek subrogation in claims involving third-party recoveries by employees....more

Another Win for Professional Employer Organizations at New York Third Department

Goldberg Segalla on 6/11/2025

Another day, another chapter in the evolving world of New York Workers’ Compensation for Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs). As discussed in prior updates, this decision follows the foundational Third Department...more

Understanding the Impact on Employers of West Virginia’s Formal Recognition of Negligent Supervision Claims

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC on 6/3/2025

In a recent important decision, the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia formally recognized that a third party can sue an employer for negligent supervision of an employee, even if the employee’s intentional or reckless...more

DOL Settlements Remind Employers to Avoid Collecting Premiums Until Evidence of Insurability is Approved

Stinson - Benefits Notes Blog on 6/28/2024

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced two settlements with major insurance companies this month that highlight the importance of employers avoiding the collection of group life insurance premiums from employees until...more

Employer Responsibilities › Insurance Litigation

Abuse or Molestation Exclusion Bars Coverage for Sexual Assault of Insured’s Employee While Employment Exclusions Do Not

Be Specific to Avoid Waiver of Subrogation Rights

Another Win for Professional Employer Organizations at New York Third Department

Understanding the Impact on Employers of West Virginia’s Formal Recognition of Negligent Supervision Claims

DOL Settlements Remind Employers to Avoid Collecting Premiums Until Evidence of Insurability is Approved

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