Category Archives: Employment Practices Liability

Vicarious Liability Ruling May Impact Education Insureds in California

By Don Jergler | March 14, 2012 The California Supreme Court ruled that a public school district may be vicariously liable for the negligent hiring, retention and supervision of a guidance counselor who allegedly sexually abused a student. And that … Continue reading

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Carrier Competition Benefits Large Employers EPLI Coverage

By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com March 7, 2012 • Reprints Larger companies benefited from carrier competition on their employment practices liability risk receiving more rate decreases than small and midsize businesses, according to a report from insurance broker Marsh. In … Continue reading

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ACE Survey: Wealthy Americans Fearful of Costly Liability Lawsuits in Uncertain Economy

America’s wealthiest families increasingly worry that their wealth alone makes them a prime target for a high-stakes liability lawsuit in this uncertain time of high unemployment and tepid economic growth, according to a study by ACE Private Risk Services, the … Continue reading

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$168 million sexual harassment award – does that get your attention?

Duane Morris LLP Kevin E. Vance USA March 5 2012 These days, I see an increasing amount of non-employment attorneys practicing in the area of labor and employment law. It may be because employers believe that the risk of monetary … Continue reading

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