California Allows WC Payments to Mexican Health Providers — And It Works

In California, the option to seek care in Mexico is producing better outcomes and reduced cost of claims in workers’ comp.
April 24, 2019 Workers' Compensation California

70% Of Workers’ Comp Billing Disputes End Badly For California Payers

A performance report on the first five years of California’s independent bill review program reveals that claims adjusters’ billing decisions rarely align with how the state workers’ comp system sees things.
April 18, 2019 Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Workers' Compensation California

Mazda Recalls Nearly 190,000 Cars Due To Failing Wipers

Mazda is recalling nearly 190,000 Mazda 3 compact cars in the U.S. because the windshield wipers can fail. The company says in documents posted Saturday by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that the recall covers cars from the 2016 through 2018 model years.
April 16, 2019 Auto Subrogation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Dodge Charger Owner’s Fraud Scheme Exposed By Event Data Recorder

A Santa Barbara man faces a maximum of five years in prison after he was convicted of staging a vehicle accident in 2016.
April 3, 2019 Auto Fraud California

Earthquake, Magnitude 3.5, Wakes Up Orange County With Light Shaking

An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 produced light shaking from its epicenter in Orange County on Wednesday morning.
April 3, 2019 Catastrophe California

Californians Sue DOI For Allowing Unlicensed, Out-Of-State Adjusters After Wildfires

Californians have filed a lawsuit against the state Department of Insurance for allegedly allowing unlicensed out-of-state insurance adjusters to offer their services after major wildfire events.
April 2, 2019 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Litigation Property Risk Management California

Jury Awards $80M In Roundup Cancer Trial

A federal jury has awarded $80 million to a California man after determining that Monsanto’s popular weedkiller, Roundup, was a substantial factor in causing his cancer, and that the corporation is liable.
March 28, 2019 Liability Litigation California

Dozens Of Vehicles Pile Up On California Highway In Foggy Conditions

A child was in critical condition and several others were injured Saturday after a massive pileup snarled traffic on a California highway for hours, authorities said.
March 26, 2019 Auto Liability Subrogation California

Property Coverage Dispute: Beverly Hills 90210 Star Sues Insurer

Shannen Doherty — of Beverly Hills 90210 and Charmed fame — is once again experiencing insurance-related troubles. Earlier this year, the actress filed a lawsuit against her insurer, State Farm General, for $1.4 million.
March 26, 2019 Litigation Property California

Dense Fog A Contributing Factor In Pileups On California Highway

Authorities say several crashes involving about 50 vehicles on Interstate 5 north of Los Angeles have sent 12 people to the hospital.
March 25, 2019 Auto Liability Subrogation California

Tyson Recalling 34 Tons Of Chicken Strips For Possible Metal Contamination

Tyson Foods Inc is recalling about 69,000 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken strips that may be contaminated with metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said late on Thursday.
March 22, 2019 Subrogation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Cyber-Threat Awareness Requires Training And Vigilance

Employees need training when it comes to recognizing potential cyber threats. They should be on notice that, no matter their position within an organization, they too are responsible for doing their part in maintaining security standards and following proper reporting protocols.
March 21, 2019 Education & Training Risk Management Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Nearly Half Of Americans Don’t Have Home Inventory List In Case Of Disaster — Study

Nearly half of US residents have never made a home inventory list in case of a natural disaster, according to new data from Farmers Insurance.
March 21, 2019 Catastrophe Property Risk Management Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Jury Sides With Cancer Patient; Thousands More Cases Pending Against Monsanto Over Roundup

A federal jury dealt a huge blow to Monsanto, saying its popular weedkiller Roundup was a substantial factor in causing a California man’s cancer. It’s the second time in eight months that a jury has reached such a decision.
March 21, 2019 Liability Litigation California

Deadly 2017 Wildfire Found Sparked By Southern California Edison Power Lines

The devastating Thomas Fire that killed two people and destroyed more than 1,000 structures northwest of Los Angeles in December 2017 was sparked by power lines owned by Southern California Edison Co, fire officials said on Wednesday.
March 14, 2019 Liability Litigation Property Subrogation California
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