California Insurance Claims News (Page 66)

California Wildfires Claim 17 Lives, Thousands Of Structures

The 17 wildfires that have burned more than 115,000 acres in California since Sunday have now been blamed for 17 deaths. The fast-moving blazes have destroyed at least 2,000 buildings, many of them in the wine country region of Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino counties.

October 11, 2017 Auto Property California

Deadly Wildfires Ravage Northern California, Threaten Wine Country

At least 11 people were killed and more than 100 were injured on Monday as massive wildfires swept through parts of California, destroying 1,500 residences and buildings, authorities said. Firefighters were battling 17 fires across multiple counties around the state as of late Monday night, authorities said.

October 10, 2017 Property California

Multiple Wildfires Blazing Into California Neighborhoods, Torching Homes

Fire destroyed neighborhoods from north Santa Rosa to the Sonoma Valley early Monday, as an estimated 10 fires burned destructive paths across the North Coast, driven by strong winds that for hours fueled the fires and forced entire communities to flee in the middle of the night.

October 9, 2017 Property California

GM’s Self-Driving Cars Faultless In Six September Accidents

General Motors Co’s self-driving unit, Cruise Automation, told California regulators its vehicles were involved in six crashes in the state in September, but said none of automated vehicles were responsible.

October 5, 2017 Auto Legislation & Regulation Technology California

Supreme Court Allows For Rare Win In Customers’ Lawsuit Against Samsung

The Supreme Court has a long history of ruling against consumers when it involves a company’s attempt to strip its customers of their right to a day in court, but this week the nation’s highest court decided to not hear an appeal in a lawsuit involving Samsung, marking a rare instance in which SCOTUS came down on the consumers’ side in this issue.

October 4, 2017 Litigation California

2nd Rockfall In Two Days At Yosemite’s El Capitan Injures One

One day after a rockfall killed a British tourist on El Capitan, another rattled Yosemite National Park’s famous rock climbing destination on Thursday, injuring one man. Park officials identified the man as Jim Evans. The tourist killed on Wednesday was identified as Andrew Foster of Wales. His wife was seriously injured, but her name has not been released by park authorities. The injured woman was airlifted to a nearby hospital.

September 29, 2017 Liability California

One-In-Four Cars Sold At CarMax Locations Had Open Safety Recalls

More than 25 percent of used vehicles sold at eight CarMax locations across the U.S. contained safety defects that weren’t repaired, despite being under recall, according to a review by car safety advocates. Some of the cars included unrepaired Takata airbags, which have been linked to numerous deaths.

September 29, 2017 Auto Liability California Connecticut Massachusetts

Ghost Ship Owner Could Collect $3.1M From Insurance

The landlord of the Ghost Ship warehouse where 36 people died in a fire Dec. 2 has avoided prosecution, but she’s set to collect at least $3.1 million in insurance payments, according to an insurance document obtained exclusively by this news agency.

September 28, 2017 Liability Property California

LAPD Officer Causes Crash That Kills Teen Boy, His Parents

An off-duty LAPD officer was arrested following a suspected DUI crash that killed a teenage boy and his parents on the 605 Freeway late Tuesday night, authorities said Wednesday.

September 28, 2017 Auto Liability California

Catastrophes And ‘Do Little’ Syndrome

Cliff Treese of Association Data brought some statistics to my attention involving earthquake (EQ) insurance in California. Going back as far as 2001, the percentage of properties without EQ insurance were: Homeowners 84-88%, Dwelling 95-97%, and Commercial 89-93%.

September 26, 2017 Catastrophe Property California

Fast-Moving Wildfire Burns 2,000 Acres, Damaging One Home As Hundreds Evacuated

Cora Angeles parked her car near a gas station at the foot of her Corona hillside neighborhood. With her granddaughter by her side, she said a prayer. “Put out the fire, Lord,” the 66-year-old said, through tears. “Please help us."

September 26, 2017 Property California

Family Awarded $36M Settlement For Schoolchild Struck By Car

Isabella Sanchez has always been doted on. She’s the baby of the family. But these days, that doting is more out of necessity — not just love.

September 26, 2017 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Litigation California

Multiple California Homes Damaged By Explosion, Strewn Debris

An explosion at a home in West Hills on Wednesday significantly damaged the structure and scattered debris across a residential block, prompting a response from firefighters and police.

September 22, 2017 Property California

San Diego Sheriff’s Deputy Faces Felony Charges In Insurance Fraud Case

A local sheriff’s deputy, who claimed he had suffered a back injury but may have been seen working out with heavy weights at a gym, has been charged with committing workers compensation insurance fraud resulting in $57,000 in losses, prosecutors announced Monday.

September 21, 2017 Fraud Workers' Compensation California

Skydiver Dies From Injuries Suffered In Recent Lodi Parachute Center Accident

The skydiver who crashed Thursday after a parachute malfunction has died, the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Tuesday. Brett Hawton, 54, of Alamo was jumping solo from a plane out of the Lodi Parachute Center in Acampo. Witnesses told Woodbridge Fire District officials that his chute tangled, Chief Steve Butler said last week.

September 20, 2017 Fraud Liability California