[Avid-L2] Still image import Crash

Looking for guidance while experiencing a weird import behavior all of the sudden - MC 2018.12.11 on OS Mojave 10.14.6.

Whenever I try to SB > Import or drag and drop a JPG or layered Photoshop file, I get the error "Module exited unexpectedly."

I tried the usual route of rebooting/restarting, trashing MC State, creating a new user and new project, but it still crashes.

They're probably not connected, but Audio files still drag and drop correctly.

I can SB> Link to files, which is fine for JPGs, but as far as I've found, that flattens layered PSD files, unless there's a setting I've missed.

Any suggestions ?

thanks,

rob