Y2K landscape in 1999

Article Abstract:

Y2K lawsuits are, as of late 1998, appearing more frequently. The first Y2K case involving an insurance company's policy obligations , Cincinnati Insurance Co. v. Source Data Systems, Inc., was filed Dec 4, 1998. The insurance company is seeking a declaratory judgment that it is not obliged to cover the cost of installing a new computer system for Pineville Community Hospital, one of the defendants. By early December 12 multinational corporations had signed a pledge to mediate rather than litigate Y2K disputes.

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Secondary effects of Y2K bug may develop; supply chain failures can cause big problemssuits to recover remediation costs may multiply

Article Abstract:

Possible problems resulting from the failure to remedy Y2K problems in secondary or nonessential applications are discussed. Litigation to recover the costs of Y2K remediation, failures in the supply chain, and data whose inaccuracy only later becomes apparent are the three key areas of possible problems.

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Debugged in '99 isn't litigation-proofed in '00; the initial scare is over, but it's still prudent to maintain a Y2K litigation prevention program

Article Abstract:

Preparedness for Y2K litigation is still called for even after the millennium has started, and businesses seek reimbursement of such costs from various entities in the computer industry or from insurance companies. Possible Y2K litigation prevention programs are detailed.

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