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
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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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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
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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
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Town Surrounded By Raging Floodwaters As Russian River Crests In California
All roads in and out of Guerneville are closed due to flooding, according to the Sonoma County Sheriffs Office.
February 27, 2019
Property
California
California AG Endorses Bill Expanding Consumer Privacy Protections
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra on Monday endorsed a state bill that would expand the states new privacy act to allow consumers to sue companies over their handling of personal data, despite months of tech lobbying against such a move.
February 26, 2019
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
California
Monster Mudslides, Water Rescues As Storm Punishes California
Motorists swam for their lives and residents were rescued from homes sliding downhill as the wettest winter storm of the year triggered floods and mudslides across California on Thursday.
February 15, 2019
Auto
Property
California
Pineapple Express Brings Mudslide Risk, Forces Evacuations East Of Los Angeles
Hundreds of California residents were ordered to evacuate their homes on Wednesday as rain from a powerful Pacific storm raised the risk of mudslides in areas hit by recent wildfires.
February 14, 2019
Property
California
Free Physician Access To Comp Guidelines Spurs Subscriptions
Physician subscriptions to Californias drug formulary and treatment guidelines are rising mere days after the California Division of Workers Compensation announced that medical providers who treat injured workers in the state would have free access, but doctors continue to object to treatment denials emanating from Californias utilization review process.
February 13, 2019
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
California
Ford Recall Of Nearly 1.5M Vehicles Includes F-150s, Mustang And Lincoln Models
Ford has issued three recalls covering more than 1.4 million vehicles in North America.
February 13, 2019
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Cargo Theft: Watch For The Pilferers
The image of tough guys hijacking truckloads of goods is a familiar one to fans of gangster movies. While trucks are the victims of most cargo thefts globally75% of them, according to one reportthese incidents increasingly do not involve the theft of the entire tractor-trailer.
February 12, 2019
Excess & Surplus Lines
California
Florida
Georgia
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Recalls Issued For Nearly 15,000 Freightliner, Western Star, Peterbilt, Kenworth, Autocar Trucks
Nearly 15,000 trucks manufactured by Paccar, Daimler and Autocar are being recalled for various defects, according to recent documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
February 12, 2019
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