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The Bill Cosby lawsuit filed by AIG is “draining” the celebrity’s resources

September 21, 2015September 19, 2015 Julie Campbell

The entertainer’s lawyers have stated that financial drains are decreasing his ability to successfully defend himself. The lawsuit that was filed by American International Group (AIG) against Bill Cosby has been considerably “draining” on the resources of the celebrity, who is now saying (by way of his lawyers) that this is seriously cutting into his ability to present a successful defense for himself against the allegations of sexual abuse. The reason is that Cosby is currently being required to defend himself simultaneously against several suits. Lawyers representing Bill Cosby told…

Insurance company sues Winnebago for recreational vehicle fire

April 28, 2015September 8, 2019 Julie Campbell

The insurer has now filed a grievance on behalf of its client against the massive RV manufacturer. Progressive Classic Insurance Company has now sued Winnebago industries on behalf of its Cleveland, Ohio client, Jerry Harry, at a Mason Circuit Court, with a claim of negligence in a fire that occurred in the RV of the client in 2013. The filing said that a recreational vehicle was purchased by Harry and RV insurance was purchased through Progressive. The vehicle in question is a 2012 Winnebago Vista 35F. It was purchased in…

Homeowners insurance lawsuit filed by Sandy Hook families

March 18, 2015March 16, 2015 Julie Campbell

The suit has been filed by the victims of the tragedy, against the property coverage of Nancy Lanza. A total of nine parents of the victims of the Sandy Hook school’s heartbreaking tragedy have now filed a lawsuit against the homeowners insurance of the late Nancy Lanza, marking a new turn in the story of this vicious attack. These new lawsuits against the insurance policy were first reported on March 13, following reports of other suits. About three months ago, a number of the families of the victims of the…

Former USC player files lawsuit against Lloyd’s over insurance policy

March 10, 2015March 7, 2015 H. Cutner

Marqise Lee had been a first round 2014 NFL draft prospect ahead of the college football season in 2013. Marqise Lee, a former wide receiver from the University of Southern California (USC) is suing over an insurance policy after having been injured in the 2013 college football season, during which he had been considered to be a first round prospect for the 2014 National Football League (NFL) draft. During that season, the player was held back by a knee injury and dropped to the 2014 draft’s second round. Finally, the…

Insurance companies sued by Minnesota Archdiocese

December 1, 2014November 29, 2014 Julie Campbell

St Mary's Catholic Church Minnesota insurance claims companies

Twenty insurers are have had lawsuits filed against them over issues regarding sex abuse claims. In Minnesota, the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has now announced that it has filed lawsuits against 20 insurance companies in an effort to attempt to force those insurers to have to pay for the liabilities on claims involving sex abuse by the clergy. The lawsuit has now been filed in federal court, saying that the archdiocese should have been covered for decades. The complaint stated that the insurance companies had been providing liability…

Insurance exchange in Oregon leads to breach of contract lawsuit

August 13, 2014August 11, 2014 G. Turner

Oracle Corp. has now sued the state, alleging that the software it created is still being used regardless of disputed bills. The technology company behind the original insurance exchange in Oregon has now filed a breach of contract lawsuit against the state, saying that officials from that government are continuing to use Oracle Corp. software, even though there remain $23 million in disputed bills. The lawsuit was filed by Oracle at the very end of last week, in a Portland federal court. According to the filing, Oracle claims that state…

Insurance news takes off with class action climate change lawsuit against government

May 23, 2014May 20, 2014 Julie Campbell

Farmers has now filed nine different suits against local Chicago area governments. The latest insurance news is now showing that in April, Farmers Insurance Co. had filed nine separate class action lawsuits regarding the impact of climate change within the Chicago area. These lawsuits have been filed against local governments within the area of that city. The argument being made by Farmers in this insurance news is that those local Chicago area governments were perfectly aware of the impact of climate change and that it is bringing heavier rainfalls to…