Litigation

The relevant time period for determining coverage was both when the mental anguish manifested and when the physical abuse occurred.

Louisiana ranked among the top 10 states for nuclear verdicts in 2024.

The two North Carolina-based companies initially sued their insurers after government-ordered COVID-19 shutdowns disrupted operations.

The appellate court determined that allegations of negligence in the underlying suit were enough to trigger the insurer's duty to defend.

In addition to his sentence, the judge ordered the defendant to pay $38,670 in restitution to USAA.

The complaint alleges Allstate used internal guidelines that resulted in the denial or underpayment of covered losses.