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Tag: Insurance Litigation

Lawsuit Accuses State Farm of Claim Mishandling and Racial Discrimination

A federal lawsuit alleges State Farm mishandled an auto claim and discriminated against a Black policyholder, raising compliance and claim handling concerns in the auto insurance industry.

Connecticut Supreme Court Limits Brokers' Duty on Insurance Policy Non-Renewal Notices

The Connecticut Supreme Court rules that insurance brokers are not required to inform clients about non-renewal of homeowners insurance policies, defining broker duties and impacting insurance practices.

7th Circuit Reverses Class Action Status in Progressive ACV Undervaluation Case

The 7th Circuit reverses class action status in a lawsuit against Progressive over disputed methods in actual cash value calculations for total loss vehicles, highlighting judicial nuances in insurer obligations and class certification standards.

Maxus v. Travelers Fire Insurance Dispute Sets Precedent on Soot Damage Coverage

The Maxus v. Travelers case clarifies soot damage as covered direct physical loss, emphasizing the importance of precise policy wording and timely claims handling in commercial fire insurance disputes.

Federal Judge Blocks Key Trump-Era ACA Rule Provisions Impacting Coverage

A federal judge blocks major Trump-era ACA provisions that could lead to 1.8 million losing coverage, citing regulatory overreach and increased health costs.

Delaware Supreme Court Denies 3M Insurance Coverage for Earplug Litigation Costs

Delaware Supreme Court rules 3M's defense payments in Aearo earplug litigation do not activate insurance coverage obligations, affecting liability and insurance claims in product litigation.

PPG Industries Wins Class Action on Retiree Life Insurance Termination

PPG Industries successfully defended against a 500-person class action alleging wrongful termination of retiree life insurance coverage linked to a 2013 corporate transaction, with the court citing lack of vested rights in plan documents.

Kansas City Life Insurance Resolves Lawsuits, Stabilizes Earnings

Kansas City Life Insurance Company resolves class action lawsuits that impeded its sale, with core earnings at $0.77 per share and projected future earnings of $3 to $4, indicating financial stabilization.

Kansas City Life Reports Q2 2025 Net Loss Amid Legal Settlement Accrual

Kansas City Life Insurance Company posts a $28.1M net loss in Q2 2025 driven by a $35.5M legal settlement accrual amid ongoing class action lawsuits impacting financial results.

Seventh Circuit Reverses Class Certification in Progressive Indiana Total Loss Case

The Seventh Circuit reverses class certification in an Indiana case against Progressive Insurance over disputes on actual cash value for totaled vehicles, emphasizing individual claim assessment.