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 Dont 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 mans cancer. Its 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
Fiat Chrysler To Recall Nearly 900K Vehicles Over Emissions Standards
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV will recall about 965,000 gasoline-powered vehicles in the United States and Canada that do not meet emissions standards and will replace their catalytic converters, officials said on Wednesday.
March 14, 2019
Auto
Subrogation
Alabama
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Arkansas
California
What is Disability, Really?
It is an issue we struggle with, and a difficult one to solve. Much of the activity in workers comp is centered around the concept of disability; what it is and how much it is worth for the individual who has been assigned with that designation.
March 13, 2019
Workers' Compensation
Alabama
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Arkansas
California
1.1 Million Honda Vehicles To Be Recalled Over Takata Airbags
Honda on Tuesday announced it would be recalling 1.1 million vehicles in the United States to replace defective airbags.
March 12, 2019
Auto
Subrogation
Alabama
Alaska
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Arkansas
California
Overturned Semi Spills Beer Cargo All Over Roadway
A big-rig carrying beer went off the side of a 10 Freeway on-ramp in West Covina Thursday morning, sending its large load spilling out on the roadway below.
March 8, 2019
Excess & Surplus Lines
California
PG&E Admits Its Equipment Likely Caused Californias Worst Fire
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. said Thursday that it was “probable” that its equipment caused the Camp fire that destroyed thousands of homes in Paradise, Calif., and killed 85 people in 2018.
February 28, 2019
Catastrophe
Liability
California
River Flood Swamps 2,000 Buildings In Northern California
A rain-swollen river in Northern California flooded about 2,000 homes and businesses on Wednesday along a valley famous for its wineries and left residents of one town stranded by high waters, officials said.
February 28, 2019
Auto
Property
California
“Matching Regulations” Affecting Homeowners’ Insurance Claims
It remains one of the most difficult issues to deal within the world of property insurance. Homeowners’ insurance policies usually contain a provision obligating the carrier to repair or replace an insured’s damaged property with “material of like kind and quality” or with “similar material.”
February 28, 2019
Education & Training
Property
Subrogation
Alabama
Alaska
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