SodaStream Recalls 51,000 Bottles Because They Might Explode
Your greatest SodaStream fears have been realized: tens of thousands of SodaStreams plastic bottles may not be able to withstand quite as much pressure as the company thought, causing the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue a recall because they pose an injury risk to carbonation-happy consumers.
February 22, 2017
Liability
Life & Health
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Pay-Per-Mile Insurer Uniquely Positioned As Transportation Industry Evolves
Late last year, the team at Metromile, a San Francisco-based provider of usage-based insurance, met to discuss the companys evolving identity. In September, Metromile had acquired Mosaic Insurance, which officially turned it from an MGA into a full-fledged insurance carrier, licensed in all 50 states.
February 21, 2017
Auto
Technology
California
Video Helps Convict Ex-Cop Of Workers Comp Fraud
Orange County Superior Court jury Thursday convicted a former Costa Mesa police officer on felony charges of insurance fraud and making a fraudulent statement to obtain compensation.
February 20, 2017
Fraud
Workers' Compensation
California
California Dreaming Of A Streamlined Workers Comp Procedure
On Dec. 2, 2015, married couple Syed Rizwan Farook and Tashfeen Malik opened fire at a staff meeting and luncheon taking place at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, CA.
February 17, 2017
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
California
Interesting Data: Most Excessively Common Injuries By State
It may not come as a surprise that bruises and open wounds are the most common injuries in every state across America — with the one exception of Colorado, where youre more likely to have be injured by a fall. But did you know that over-exertion is disproportionately common in North Dakota, and a near-drowning experience six-times more likely in Hawaii?
February 15, 2017
Liability
Workers' Compensation
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Fire Spreads Through 8 Vehicles In Anaheim Disneyland Parking Garage
At least eight cars caught fire at a Disneyland parking structure Monday night, injuring park staffers, prompting some evacuations and causing nearly $180,000 in damage, authorities said.
February 14, 2017
Auto
Workers' Compensation
California
Auto Insurance Premiums Rise After Not-At-Fault Accidents
Safe drivers who are in accidents caused by others often see auto insurance rate hikes, according to research released today by Consumer Federation of America (CFA). The research analyzed premium quotes in 10 cities from five of the nations largest auto insurers.
February 14, 2017
Auto
California
Illinois
Maryland
Missouri
New York
Family Suffers Major Injuries After Driver Faints
Three Fremont residents suffered major injuries when the driver of a car passed out and the car crashed Saturday morning in San Jose, California Highway Patrol officials said.
February 14, 2017
Auto
Liability
California
22 Train Cars Derail Into Sacramento County River
A freight train derailed Friday afternoon near Elk Grove in Sacramento County, sending 22 train cars into the Cosumnes River near Highway 99, according to the Cosumnes Fire Department.
February 14, 2017
Excess & Surplus Lines
California
A Race Against The Weather To Avoid Disaster At California Dam
Theres no word yet when the 188,000 people who evacuated their homes near Northern Californias Oroville Dam can return. Mandatory evacuation orders remain in place for Butte, Sutter and Yuba counties Tuesday.
February 14, 2017
Property
California
Possible Listeria Contamination Leads To Sargento Cheese, Taylor Farms Salad Recalls
Cheese is delicious. Salad with cheese is also delicious. But Listeria is not. For that reason, Sargento has recalled seven prepackaged cheese products and Taylor Farms has recalled 6,630 pounds of pork and chicken salad products that use the affected cheese.
February 13, 2017
Life & Health
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Blaze Causes Millions In Damage To Escondido Ducati Dealership
A two-alarm fire at an Escondido motorcycle dealership may have caused as much as $2.5 million in damage, a fire battalion chief said. It was still unclear Sunday what led to the fire, first reported about 10:30 p.m. Saturday.
February 13, 2017
Excess & Surplus Lines
Property
California
Landslides Cause Millions In Damage In Celebrity Neighborhoods
Demi Lovatos new Los Angeles house was rendered unfit for occupancy before she ever moved in. California landslides have been wreaking havoc for homeowners, including certain top celebs.
February 9, 2017
Property
California
Nissan Altima Recall: Doors Might Open If Window Lowered
You might not want to open a rear window if youre driving a Nissan Altima. The company is recalling more than 341,000 of the midsize cars in the U.S. because the doors might open if a rear window is lowered.
February 8, 2017
Auto
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Coachella Valley Crime Ring Busted For Auto Insurance Fraud
The Riverside County District Attorneys Office has released information about a large automotive insurance fraud scheme that reportedly led to a loss of more than a half million dollars.
February 8, 2017
Auto
Fraud
California



