Avoid contractual loopholes
September 2, 2022 By John McCoy
Contractual indemnity may not fully protect your business. John McCoy explains the process with a recent lawsuit filed in a Pennsylvania court.
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Timely incident reporting leads to best possible defense
February 25, 2021 By John McCoy
When an incident like a fire occurs, it is in the gas company’s best interest to report the event quickly so that a proper defense can be prepared.
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Tangram, Markel boost propane insurance program
October 30, 2020 By Carly Bemer
Tangram’s program now offers general and environmental liability, property, commercial auto, workers’ compensation and excess liability up to $15 million.
Read More Liability threats await companies that choose to look the other way
October 15, 2013 By Jay Johnston
Safety can be a huge factor in achieving growth due to the perceived cost of training and customer…
Read More Mismatched parts pose risk
October 1, 2008 By LP Gas
Two employees injured at warehouse in incident involving forklift cylinder.
Read More Finding the right expert
August 1, 2008 By John McCoy
When your company is faced with a catastrophic and/or complex claim or lawsuit, it is difficult to know what to do and where to turn.
Read More Defining ‘res ipsa loquitur’
March 1, 2008 By John McCoy
There is a legal concept known as res ipsa loquitur that allows a jury to infer that an accident was caused by the negligence of a party without actual proof of that negligence.
Read More Forensic science can provide a winning advantage
July 1, 2007 By John McCoy
In many cases that I am called on to defend propane companies, plaintiffs use pure theory against my clients in an effort to attach a liability position.
Read More Customer warning material promotes safety
April 1, 2007 By Jay Johnston
I am a firm believer that propane companies should not be liable for accidents when they had no association to the cause. It is an easy stand to take.
Read More Control over subsidiary adds liability
March 1, 2007 By John McCoy
The Illinois Supreme Court recently handed down an important decision in the area of liability of parent corporations for acts of their subsidiaries and could give rise to injuries of employees of the subsidiary.
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