Marie is expected to remain well offshore, but forecasters warn its swell could produce dangerous rip currents, large waves and coastal flooding along Southern California, with the strongest effects expected Sunday and Monday.
Adjusters discussing high-volume claims work say a small number of persistent disputes can consume time for weeks or months while new assignments continue arriving.
A Maryland appellate court found that Curtis Brooks was a covered employee when he tore his Achilles tendon at the Washington Commanders’ Virginia training facility, even though he never played a game or performed work in Maryland.
A federal judge ruled that New York exceeded its authority by requiring major fossil fuel producers to finance $75 billion in climate-related infrastructure and resilience projects.
Swiss Re projects global cyber premiums of $16.4 billion in 2026 while warning that ransomware, data breaches and growing digital dependence can produce losses beyond the limits purchased by some large companies.
A Kern County jury convicted Daniel Montes of arson and automobile insurance fraud after prosecutors said he stripped and burned a Jeep Gladiator as part of a plan to generate an insurance claim. Jail calls and videos recovered from his phone helped expose the scheme.
Former Tropical Storm Edouard continues to produce heavy rain and flooding in Texas while the National Hurricane Center monitors three tropical waves across the Atlantic. No hurricane is currently threatening Florida, though periods of heavy rain are expected.
Extreme heat is pushing electricity demand higher across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, prompting emergency measures as PJM and MISO work to maintain power supplies and avoid outages.
The Supreme Court ruled that FAAAA preemption does not bar a state-law negligent hiring claim against a freight broker. Claims investigations may now put more scrutiny on carrier selection, safety records and broker documentation.
Heavy rainfall, damaging wind gusts and up to 5 feet of storm surge could generate property and flood losses along the Gulf Coast, with flooding also threatening the Houston area.
Florida investigators say 41 insurance applications were submitted for luxury vehicles the applicant did not own, with an alleged payment-and-refund scheme resulting in more than $44,000 obtained from an insurer.
Two Charlotte brothers pleaded guilty after a Wake County sting used a ‘bait house’ to investigate intentional roof damage designed to generate repair work and support an insurance claim.
Maryland brokers accused in a multimillion-dollar health insurance fraud scheme say CareFirst’s own claims and enrollment records show the insurer detected suspicious activity too early for its lawsuit to proceed.
Dolly’s remnants could soak South Florida later this week while a Gulf system may develop into Tropical Storm Edouard. Heavy rain and localized flooding could extend from Texas and Louisiana through Tampa and Orlando.
Prosecutors said participants deliberately caused highway collisions, claimed injuries and sought insurance payouts. Dashcam footage captured two of the staged crashes.
