Articles by Andrew G. Simpson

Simpson is a freelance writer and editor. He retired as Chief Content Officer for Wells Media Group in July, 2022 after 18 years with the company.

New York Court Officer Wins 9/11 Workers’ Compensation Benefits on Appeal

On the morning of September 11, 2001, Robert Liotta was at his job as a senior court officer at 100 Centre Street in New York City when not far away terrorists attacked the World Trade Center. Right away, he began …

Class Action Opposes Limiting Ship’s Liability for Baltimore Bridge Collapse

A Baltimore small business has filed a class action against the owner and operator of the cargo ship Dali that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month. The suit, filed Thursday by the Karen Austin, the founder of …

‘It’s in the Mail’ Is Not Good Enough to Protest Workers’ Compensation Claim

A Connecticut employer lost its right to contest a workers’ compensation claim because although it mailed its notice to the workers’ compensation law judge within the 28 day statutory period, the judge did not receive the notice by the 28th …

Chubb Wins Latest Battle With New York Diocese in Bid to Avoid Sex Abuse Claims

A New York state appeals court has reinstated Chubb insurance companies’ bid for judgments declaring that they are not obligated to cover thousands of sex abuse lawsuits brought against the Archdiocese of New York (ADNY). Chubb insurers have maintained that …

Baltimore to Court: ‘No Way’ Should Ship’s Liability for Bridge Collapse Be Limited

The city of Baltimore is fighting the attempt by the owner and operator of the cargo ship Dali that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge to limit their liability under maritime law. “In no way should their liability be …

New York AG, Trump Attorneys Agree to Changes in $175M Bond in Civil Fraud Case

Lawyers for former President Donald Trump and the New York attorney general on Monday agreed to changes in the terms of the $175 million surety bond Trump secured with Knight Specialty Insurance Co. (KSIC). Attorney General Letitia James had objected …

Delaware High Court Hands Agency a New Shot at Malpractice Claim Against Law Firm

A Delaware insurance agency has won another chance at proving a law firm was negligent in defending it in a non-compete dispute with another agency, a dispute it ended up settling for $1.2 million. The Delaware Supreme Court has reversed …

Why New York’s Attorney General Objects to Trump’s Bond Insurer

New York’s attorney general has urged the state judge overseeing the state’s civil fraud case against Donald Trump to reject the former president’s $175 million appeal bond. Attorney General Letitia James objects to Knight Specialty Insurance Co. (KSIC) as the …

Pennsylvania Issues Its ‘Expectations’ for Insurance Carriers Regarding Their Use of AI

Pennsylvania has issued guidance for insurance companies’ use of artificial intelligence systems (AIS) based on a model adopted by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). The Pennsylvania Insurance Department issued Notice 2024-04 which includes recommended best practices for how …

Safeco Gets a Win in Underinsured Motorist Coverage Dispute

The Connecticut Appellate Court has ruled that an auto insurer is not obligated to pay underinsured benefits to make up the difference between the coverage limits available and the lower amount its insureds actually receive from the at-fault driver’s insurer …