"Even under the 'narrowest' test for determining whether a claim is for a 'personal injury tort,' assault and battery clearly constitute personal injury torts," said Judge Cynthia A. Norton, who ...

One provision sharply limits lawsuits directly against insurers, while another encourages parties to reach out-of-court settlements by expanding the window before claims expire from one year to two.

When you suffer an injury and want compensation, time matters. Every state sets a legal deadline — called a statute of limitations — for filing a lawsuit. Miss that deadline, and a court will likely ...