The Kansas Workers Compensation Act, like similar acts in many other states, imposes liability both on the actual employer and on the “statutory employer.” K.S.A. § 44-503(a). See also Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 23-902(A); Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-41-401; Minn. Stat. § 176.215, subd. 1; Mo. Rev. Stat. § 287.040; Neb. Read More
Sublimits are one of the most common sources of consternation for our business clients. A “sublimit” is a lesser insurance limit of liability that applies to a specific type of loss and is included within the larger, generally applicable, limit. Here are some common examples: a fiduciary liability policy may Read More
The Kansas Tort Claims Act, K.S.A. §§ 75-6101 to 6120 (“KTCA”) addresses sovereign immunity for Kansas governmental entities. K.S.A. § 75-6104 identifies the types of functions and claims as to which state and local governmental entities (and employees acting within the scope of governmental employment) are immune from liability. As Read More
On Friday, June 14, 2019, the Kansas Supreme Court ruled that the statutory cap on non-economic damages in personal injury actions (e.g., for pain and suffering) violates the Kansas Constitution. See Hilburn v. Enerpipe LTD., __ P. 3d __, 2019 WL 2479464 (Kan. June 14, 2019). Specifically, the court held Read More
In an April 4, 2019 post, Christina warned that property/business interruption insurance policies often contain internal limitations periods that require policyholders to bring any lawsuits within 12 or 24 months. She also gave advice on how to address those short limitations periods. See [Permalink]. In the two months since Christina’s Read More