Miami Crime Ring Stole Millions, Used Instagram To Stalk Victims
Xandi Garcia and his crew used Instagram to flaunt what appeared to be a luxurious lifestyle, draping themselves in showy watches and chains, posing with exotic cars and preening aboard boats.
February 20, 2020
Auto
Property
Colorado
Florida
GEICO Sues California Auto Glass Repair Shop, Alleging Fraud
GEICO has filed a federal lawsuit in California alleging that a local auto glass repair shop submitted fraudulent repair bills.
February 18, 2020
Auto
Fraud
Litigation
California
Storm Dennis, 2nd-Strongest Bomb Cyclone On Record In North Atlantic, Causes Severe Flooding In U.K.
Storm Dennis, the second-strongest nontropical storm on record in the North Atlantic Ocean, caused widespread flooding across parts of the United Kingdom on Sunday, along with winds exceeding hurricane force. The storm, which is producing waves up to 80 feet tall west of the United Kingdom, dumped more than five inches of rain in South Wales, almost an inch more than the area typically receives for the entire month of February.
February 17, 2020
Auto
Property
Thousands Along Mississippi River Face Historic Flooding
Dawn came on Sunday with a steady drizzle as Jackson, Mississippi, braced for the the most severe flooding the area has seen in nearly four decades. By 7:15 a.m. local time, the Pearl River, which flanks the east side of Jackson and runs near downtown, rose to its third highest level in recorded history bypassing the prior record of 36.3 feet set by floods in 1902 and 1880.
February 17, 2020
Auto
Property
Mississippi
Tennessee
Man Wrecks Luxury Cars In Theft Attempt At Ferrari Salt Lake City Dealership
Salt Lake City police arrested a man Wednesday after he allegedly broke into a luxury car dealership and crashed several cars before attempting to steal a Bentley loaded with stolen goods.
February 14, 2020
Auto
Excess & Surplus Lines
Utah
Hyundai, Mazda Are Top Winners For 2020 IIHS Awards
Sixty-four cars and SUVs qualify for an award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety under new criteria that prioritize the protection of pedestrians in addition to vehicle occupants.
February 14, 2020
Auto
Thieves Target Chevrolet Silverados, Disable OnStar Tracking
Frustrated North Texas truck owners say their Chevy Silverados are being targeted and the devices meant to help catch the bad guys are useless.
February 13, 2020
Auto
Texas
Suspension Issue Prompts Ford To Recall More Than 240K Vehicles
Ford is recalling over 240,000 SUVs and cars worldwide because a suspension part can fracture and increase the risk of a crash. The recall covers the Ford Flex, Taurus police car, Taurus SHO and Lincoln MKT from the 2013 through 2018 model years. Most of the recalled vehicles are in North America.
February 13, 2020
Auto
Subrogation
Nationwide Calls For Hands-Free Laws In All 50 States
Its not uncommon for American drivers to witness close calls, erratic driving and even deadly crashes caused by motorists trying to operate a vehicle while looking down with a mobile device in their hand.
February 12, 2020
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Honda Recalls 241,000 Odyssey Minivans Over Fire Risk
Honda is recalling more than 241,000 of its popular Odyssey minivans for a potential wiring problem in a power outlet that can increase the risk of a fire, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall impacts all 2018 and 2019 Honda Odyssey models.
February 12, 2020
Auto
Subrogation
Scammers Hope for Easy Money by Crashing U-Haul Trucks
Would-be fraudsters in Georgia are increasingly turning to U-Haul trucks with hopes of making a quick buck by staging crashes, insurance regulators say.
February 12, 2020
Auto
Fraud
Driving Too Fast On Winter Roads: 24 Vehicles Involved In Chain Reaction Crashes
Multiple Wisconsin State Patrol WSP troopers and motor carrier inspectors responded to a series of crashes involving approximately 20 vehicles and four semi-tractor trailer units Sunday.
February 11, 2020
Auto
Liability
Subrogation
Wisconsin
Pacific Northwest Residents Assess Damage After Widespread Flooding
Floodwaters in Oregon are receding on Monday after relentless rain and melting snow led to dozens of rescues over the weekend from weather that killed one woman who was swept away in raging waters.
February 10, 2020
Auto
Property
Oregon
Washington
Severe Weather Causes Flooding In The Southeast, 5 Deaths Reported
Nearly 150,000 homes and businesses in the southeastern United States were without power early Friday after a powerful storm raked the region. At least five people were killed.
February 7, 2020
Auto
Property
Alabama
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Storm Damage In Spartanburg, South Carolina Likely Due To Tornado
The National Weather Service said reports of extensive damage from a possible tornado touchdown in Sparatnburg were reported Thursday morning. The storm left behind a trail of damage, spanning miles along US Highway 29.
February 7, 2020
Auto
Property
South Carolina



