Through the years, we have seen many unexpected claims, especially those that relate to general liability. While spas understand professional requirements, general liability claims are often due to bad luck or situations that could not be foreseen. Below are some examples of claims that were not expected but could have been avoided. DOG BITES GIRLFRIEND IN A SALON – A SAD TALE Having a dog…

Day spas in America are doing well. They combine services and offer the busy client more than one option for beauty treatments. Most spa owners understand the need for professional liability and property insurance, but there are also some general liability issues that spas have. Some of the largest claims paid relate to water. While a small beauty salon that cuts hair might not have…

The world is full of strange diseases and how people pick them up is often one of the great mysteries of life. Once a person has an infection, they will likely assign blame to the last known service or treatment they received. If that treatment was at a spa, there could be a claim. Staph infections can happen if a person has an extended stay…

There are many theories on how climate change affects our world. In the past, some people chose not to believe in it. Looking back at 2017 and 2018, it is much harder to deny the existence of climate change. There were numerous hurricanes, much of the Midwest was beset with tornadoes, and the west had two record-breaking fire years. There have been huge winter storms…