Insurance

Jury Awards $12 Million to Michigan Woman in COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Dispute with Insurance Giant

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Detroit, MI – A Detroit woman has been awarded over $12 million after being dismissed from her job at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan due to her refusal to comply with the company’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement. The substantial financial award is mainly comprised of punitive damages. The woman, Lisa Domski, had worked with Blue Cross for over three decades and attributed her refusal to get the vaccine to her Catholic beliefs. She argued that the company’s mandate conflicted with her religious principles. Despite her requests for an exemption, Blue Cross Blue Shield in 2021 … Read more

Andrew Frankel Named Among 2024 Law360 Insurance MVPs for Pioneering Litigation Work

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New York, NY — Andrew Frankel, the lead attorney of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP’s insurance and reinsurance practice, has successfully navigated multiple high-stake coverage disputes, positioning him among the top industry experts in the 2024 Law360 Insurance MVPs. His adept representation in areas ranging from environmental claims like PFAS cases to complex product liability disputes involving talc injury claims against Johnson & Johnson sets him apart in the legal landscape. Frankel’s expertise extends to intricate receivership matters within the challenging terrain of South Carolina asbestos litigation. His ability to effectively manage and litigate these … Read more

Exploring the Complex Role of Insurance in Non-Mass Tort Bankruptcy Cases

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In the complex landscape of bankruptcy law, insurance plays a critical yet often overlooked role, particularly in cases that aren’t classified as mass tort bankruptcies. While typical bankruptcy cases garner more attention when they involve large numbers of claimants or substantial media coverage, the intricate dance involving insurance in non-mass tort scenarios can be equally significant. Insurance policies serve as a key asset in bankruptcy estates, particularly when the liabilities at stake stem from business operations, accidents, or directors’ and officers’ mishaps. These policies can effectively provide a vital lifeline by offering funds or defense … Read more

Jury Awards Half-Billion in Landmark Truck Safety Case as Industry Faces Soaring Insurance and Litigation Costs

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In a landmark decision that has sent ripples throughout the trucking industry, a jury has granted nearly half a billion dollars in total damages to plaintiffs following a fatal accident in 2019. The verdict targeted the manufacturer of a 2004 Wabash dry van trailer, claiming its rear impact guard was faulty, despite meeting safety regulations at the time of production. This decision did not include potential key factors such as the Volkswagen driver’s legal intoxication and both occupants’ failure to wear seat belts, as the case was centered solely around product liability. Earlier this year, … Read more