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Home > Blog > Know Your Limits. Is Your Coverage Enough
TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2021

Know Your Limits. Is Your Coverage Enough

Woman discussing business with coworkerDoes your business have the right coverage? Losses from cyber attacks, employment practices liability or D&O claims can be detrimental to your business if you don’t have enough of the right coverage. The following is a review of a number of recent severe insurance business losses related to various lines of business.

 

LIABILITY INSURANCE

Woman Awarded $43.5 Million in Civil Trial Following Rear-end Collision

Chicago-area trucking firm Viper Transpiration was hit with a nuclear verdict of $43.5 million after one of its drivers rear-ended a woman. The collision, which occurred while the woman was stopped at a red light, resulted in cervical spine injuries and significant medical bills. The jury award is another in an increasing trend of nuclear verdicts affecting businesses with commercial vehicles. In fact, the average verdict size for a lawsuit above $1 million involving a truck crash has increased nearly 1,000% from 2010 to 2018, rising from $2.3 million to $22.3 million.

 

CYBER INSURANCE

Ransomware Damages for Baltimore County Public Schools Could Reach $7.7 Million

Following a ransomware attack from November 2020, Baltimore County school officials estimate that damages could reach $7.7 million. This figure is close to what Baltimore City paid toward recovery efforts following a similar attack in 2019 where the city spent roughly $10 million. While Baltimore County school officials have not disclosed the ransom amount, the attack led to the cancellation of two days of online classes for 111,000 students. It’s worth noting that, unlike Baltimore City, the Baltimore County school system had cyber insurance at the time of the attack, which reportedly covers up to $2 million for direct costs and $3 million for liability costs.

 

D&O INSURANCE

Biopharmaceutical Firm to Pay $6.5 Million After Shareholders Claim They Were Misled

A biopharmaceutical firm, Aeterna Zentaris, has agreed to pay $6.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit filed by its shareholders. The lawsuit stems from claims that the company misled shareholders regarding the safety and effectiveness of one of its drugs. Per the lawsuit, the firm issued press releases between 2011 and 2014 falsely stating that clinical trials showed one of its drugs effectively evaluated adult hormone growth deficiency. While the firm admitted no wrongdoing, they did agree to settle the case to avoid further litigation costs and management distractions.

 

EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY INSURANCE

Three Former Prosecutors Settle 2019 Sex Discrimination Lawsuit for $395,000

Three former prosecutors based out of Las Cruces, New Mexico, have settled a 2019 lawsuit alleging sex discrimination, disparate pay and workplace retaliation for the lump sum of $395,000. The plaintiffs alleged that they were paid less than male colleagues with similar qualifications and experience. They also alleged they were subjected to abusive and bullying behavior by the office supervisor. The average employment lawsuit will cost a company $200,000.

 

If its time to review your insurance policies to ensure your coverage limits are enough, contact us today!

 

 

 

This article is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be exhaustive, nor should any discussion or opinions be construed as professional advice. © 2020 Zywave, Inc. All rights reserved.

 

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