November 2, 2015 The California Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board (Appeals Board) has ruled in favor of Cal / OSHA’s 2012 citations against two employers because their Injury and Illness Prevention Programs (IIPP) failed to effectively address the hazard of indoor heat. “This is the first case of indoor heat considered by the Appeals Board.… Continue reading Cal / OSHA Wins Unprecedented Decision in Case Protecting Workers from Indoor Heat
Month: November 2015
Investigation Took Over a Year but Court Finds There Was No Bad Faith
Brandee Bower | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | November 2, 2015 There is a new case out of Pennsylvania where the insurance company took over a year to investigate and finally denied the claim but the court found there was no bad faith. Reported cases are great to read and provide an education how… Continue reading Investigation Took Over a Year but Court Finds There Was No Bad Faith
“Contractor?” I do not think that employer’s liability exclusion means what you think it means
Jonathan Sterling | Carlton Fields Jorden Burt | October 30, 2015 Over the summer, this blog reported on how the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania managed to parse an employer’s liability exclusion to find that it did not exclude claims by employees of additional insureds. As the leaves started to turn, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit put an… Continue reading “Contractor?” I do not think that employer’s liability exclusion means what you think it means
How an Expert Witness Can help in your Insurance Disputes?
Advise & Consult, Inc. | November 2, 2015 Insurance has become a norm rather than an exception in society today. Most people and companies opt for insurance covers to act as a safety net for them in case of a mishap. While this is an essential part of our lives today, this can often lead… Continue reading How an Expert Witness Can help in your Insurance Disputes?