Delaware Supreme Court Rejects CVS Insurance Coverage Bid in Opioid Litigation

Delaware Supreme Court Rejects CVS Insurance Coverage Bid in Opioid Litigation

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August 19, 2025 | Wilmington, DE — MedLegalNews.com — The Delaware Supreme Court has ruled against CVS Health Corp., rejecting its attempt to secure insurance coverage for government, hospital, and third-party payer claims tied to the opioid epidemic. The decision affirms a lower court’s finding that CVS’s insurers, including Chubb and AIG units, have no […]

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South Carolina Federal Court Dismisses Builder’s Asbestos Coverage Dispute Against Travelers

South Carolina Federal Court Dismisses Builder’s Asbestos Coverage Dispute Against Travelers

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August 18, 2025 | Columbia, SC – MedLegalNews.com — A South Carolina federal court has dismissed a decades-spanning asbestos coverage dispute, ruling that a Travelers subsidiary has no obligation to defend a construction company in litigation seeking indemnification over asbestos-related injury claims. U.S. District Judge Sherri A. Lydon ruled Monday that the suit filed against

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Delaware Supreme Court Upholds Insurers’ Position in 3M Earplug Coverage Fight

Delaware Supreme Court Upholds Insurers’ Position in 3M Earplug Coverage Fight

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August 15, 2025 | Dover, DE – MedLegalNews.com — In a closely split 3-2 decision, the Delaware Supreme Court affirmed that 3M’s payment of defense costs in ongoing combat earplug litigation cannot count toward the self-insured retention (SIR) required under subsidiary Aearo Technologies’ liability policies. This ruling means the insurers’ duty to provide coverage has

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Malpractice Coverage Dispute Reaches 11th Circuit in 2025

Malpractice Coverage Dispute Reaches 11th Circuit in 2025

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August 14, 2025 | Atlanta, GA — MedLegalNews.com — An ongoing workplace malpractice coverage dispute has reached the Eleventh Circuit, where Medmarc Casualty Insurance Co. is seeking to avoid defending a Georgia law firm in a high-stakes malpractice case. The insurer argues its policy excludes claims tied to misappropriation, conversion, or improper commingling of funds.

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Major Workplace Explosion in Esparto Sparks California Safety Review

Major Workplace Explosion in Esparto Sparks California Safety Review

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August 13, 2025 | Sacramento, CA – MedLegalNews.com — A catastrophic explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Esparto, California, on July 1 claimed the lives of seven workers and caused significant damage to nearby homes and businesses. The incident has triggered urgent intervention by state regulators and intensified scrutiny of workplace safety practices in high-risk

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Surge in Long COVID Independent Medical Reviews Signals Cost Shift

Surge in Long COVID Independent Medical Reviews Signals Cost Shift

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August 11, 2025 | Sacramento, CA – MedLegalNews.com — Long COVID independent medical reviews are increasingly dominated by Long COVID claims, according to new data from the California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI). Although these claims represent just 4.7% of COVID-related cases, they account for over 80% of medical treatment payments, underscoring a seismic shift in chronic

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DWC UR Rule Proposal Rejected by OAL, Revision Underway

DWC UR Rule Proposal Rejected by OAL, Revision Underway

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August 8, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — DWC utilization review regulations suffered a major setback when the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) disapproved the California Division of Workers’ Compensation’s proposed updates on July 22, citing procedural flaws, regulatory ambiguity, and formatting issues. DWC now has a 120‑day window to revise and resubmit the rules ahead

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WCIRB Reports: Losses Rise Despite Fewer Workers’ Comp Claims

WCIRB Reports: Losses Rise Despite Fewer Workers’ Comp Claims

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August 6, 2025 | San Francisco, CA – MedLegalNews.com — The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) has released its latest findings for 2025, revealing a paradox in the state’s workers’ compensation system: while the total number of claims has declined, total insurer losses have continued to rise—driven by increased medical costs and

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Insurance Commissioner Warns of Rising Workers’ Comp Costs

Insurance Commissioner Warns of Rising Workers’ Comp Costs

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August 4, 2025 | Sacramento, CA – MedLegalNews.com — California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has issued a formal warning to state lawmakers regarding the rising financial pressure tied to workers’ compensation costs. The statement, released alongside an official bulletin, outlines an 8.7% increase in advisory premium rates, citing elevated medical treatment expenses and longer claim

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Fall Protection Rule Tightened for Roofers and Framers in 2025

Fall Protection Rule Tightened for Roofers and Framers in 2025

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August 1, 2025 | Oakland, CA – MedLegalNews.com– California has officially lowered the height threshold for mandatory fall protection on residential construction sites, according to new Cal/OSHA regulations taking effect this month. The updated fall protection rule requires roofing and framing contractors to provide fall protection equipment when workers are exposed to elevations of six

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