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Public Nuisance Claims Denied by Ohio Supreme Court in Opioid Case

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that the state’s product liability law prohibits counties from bringing public nuisance claims against national pharmaceutical chains as they did as part of national opioid litigation, a decision that could overturn a against the pharmacies. …

Sedgwick Eyes Trends and Risks in 2025 Forecast

Next year will bring more changes and risk to companies, including continually evolving work environments, product recalls, natural catastrophes, and risks from new technologies, according to a new report that looks the landscape for companies in 2025. Sedgwick’s Forecasting 2025 …

California Commissioner Announces Regulation to Enable the Use of Modeling in Rates

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on Friday announced what he’s calling “first of its kind” catastrophe modeling and ratemaking regulation that will allow carriers to use the models as a factor in setting and getting rates. The regulation is a …

Consulting Firm McKinsey to Pay $650M to Resolve Criminal Opioid Probe

McKinsey & Co. has agreed to pay $650 million to resolve a U.S. Department of Justice investigation into the consulting firm’s work advising opioid manufacturer OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma on how to boost sales. McKinsey has entered into a five-year …

New York Considers Making Property Insurers Cover Taxi Claims Losses

New York is considering asking propert/ casualty insurers to cover the claims of insolvent taxi insurer American Transit Insurance Co., according to people familiar with the plans. That measure is one of several options under discussion as the state’s Department …

Sony’s Bungie Video Game Unit Sued by Top Director Who Was Fired Earlier This Year

A former top executive with Sony Group Corp.’s Bungie video-game studio sued his former employers, claiming they destroyed his reputation by insinuating he had engaged in sexual misconduct and fired him to avoid paying him the nearly $50 million he …

Workers’ Comp Mega Claims Total $1B-Plus Yearly, Multiagency Study Shows

Mega claims in workers’ compensation represent far less than 1% of total workers’ comp claims yet account for more than 2% of total loss dollars, and total in excess of $1 billion each year, a new study from 10 state …

NHTSA Awards $171M to 19 States and Territories to Upgrade Crash Data Collection Systems

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced $171 million in grants to 19 states and territories to upgrade and standardize their crash data systems. The system upgrades are intended to improve the accuracy, timeliness, and accessibility of fatality information, including …

Texas Sues Chemical Manufacturers for Deceptive PFAS Marketing

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit on Dec. 11 against manufacturers 3M and DuPont for misrepresenting the health risks of products made with forever chemicals The lawsuit alleges the companies for decades manufactured, marketed, and sold an array …

Product Recalls: How to Enhance Brand Loyalty During a Recall

Product recalls are at the top of consumers’ minds ahead of a busy retail season and following a series of high-profile food industry recalls. Brands often fear the risks and setbacks that come with managing a recall. But recalls don’t …