Legal Affairs / General

Deterioration of plastic bags by sun as an accidental occurrence

The US Appeal Court in Iowa held that manufactured plastic bags that deteriorated in sunlight because of the absence of an ultraviolet inhibitor and caused small shreds of plastic to commingle with a customer’s landscaping materials requiring clean-up was an accident and therefore an occurrence under their comprehensive general liability policy.

Child born with cerebral palsy due to medical negligence: Can you still sue for pain and suffering?

This article looks at how the courts have decided upon the issues of liability and quantum in cases of medical malpractice and / or medical negligence. A specific focus will be placed on the reasons as to why one should not succeed in a claim for general damages (pain, suffering, trauma, shock, loss of amenities of life, disability, etc.) in the event of having been born with cerebral palsy due to the negligence of hospital staff.

Wilful act and business activity exclusions applied to defamation claim

The wife in a couple who were both dentists posted a phony social media review about a competing dentist accusing him of being unprofessional and providing terrible care.

Permanent life partners – can you claim fund death benefits when your partner dies?