Spate Of Ring Security Camera Hacks Due To Credential Stuffing Attacks
Multiple U.S. families have reported incidents of Ring camera systems being hacked in recent days, raising questions as to whether the systems are allowing hackers access to peoples homes, without ever having to set foot inside.
December 12, 2019
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Technology
Florida
Georgia
Mississippi
Texas
Exxon Wins Climate Change Lawsuit, As Cases Over Global Warming Proliferate
Exxon Mobil Corp on Tuesday scored a win in a closely-watched case after a judge ruled that the company did not hide the true cost of climate change regulation from investors.
December 11, 2019
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Litigation
New York
Insurers, Michigan State University In Mediation Over Nassar Claims Settlement
Nearly 18 months after Michigan State University sued about a dozen insurance companies in an effort to get them to pay a record-setting settlement with survivors of Larry Nassars sexual assault, the case remains on hold.
December 5, 2019
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Litigation
Michigan
Deadly Mold Infestation Spurs Class-Action Lawsuit Against Seattle Childrens Hospital
Seattle Childrens Hospital knew for years that a mold infestation in its facilities could be related to its air-handling system, but "engaged in a cover-up" that sickened many patients and resulted in the deaths of six children, according to a class-action lawsuit filed Monday.
December 3, 2019
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Liability
Litigation
Washington
9 Killed In South Dakota Plane Crash
Nine people were killed in a plane crash near Chamberlain, South Dakota, on Saturday afternoon. An eastern Idaho family of 12 visited the state for a weekend hunting trip, but the Pilatus PC-12 crashed around 12:30 p.m. shortly after taking off from Chamberlain, according to Peter Knudson with the National Transportation Safety Board.
December 2, 2019
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South Dakota
Texas Chemical Plant Blast Has Injured 3 And Caused Extensive Property Damage In Port Neches
An explosion rocked a chemical plant early Wednesday in Texas, causing extensive damage across the small city of Port Neches and leaving at least three employees injured.
November 27, 2019
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Property
Subrogation
Workers' Compensation
Texas
Concrete Worker Killed In Partial Building Collapse At Cincinnati Construction Site
The Hamilton County Coroner has identified the worker killed after a building partially collapsed in downtown Cincinnati Monday. The collapse occurred just before 1 p.m. at 151 West Fourth St., near Race Street. The building -- which was under construction at the time -- partially collapsed as crews poured concrete on the buildings seventh floor.
November 27, 2019
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Workers' Compensation
Ohio
An Escalating Threat: Hacking By A New Generation Of Nations
As if digital threats from the main U.S. cyberspace adversaries werent enough, U.S. officials and researchers are increasingly worried about hacking dangers posed by a slew of other nations including Vietnam, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
November 26, 2019
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Technology
Los Angeles Commuter Train Slams Into RV On Tracks
A Los Angeles commuter train crashed into a vehicle on the tracks during the early morning rush hour on Friday, engulfing both in flames, but the accident caused no injuries among the passengers, according to officials and media reports.
November 22, 2019
Auto
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California
Cargo Thieves Target Containers Rushed Into U.S. Ahead Of Threatened Tariffs
Cargo theft across the U.S. increased in the third quarter, with thieves targeting high-value items and making off with an average value of $155,709 per incident, according to the Beverly, Mass.-based supply chain visibility provider Sensitech Inc.
November 20, 2019
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Florida
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Hacked Disney+ Accounts Being Sold On The Dark Web
Thousands of Disney+ user accounts have been stolen by hackers and put up for sale on the dark web, according to multiple reports. Disney+ is the new subscription-based streaming service from Disney that was officially launched last Tuesday.
November 19, 2019
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Tour Bus Collides With Overturned Semi On Icy, Foggy Virginia Interstate
Authorities say more than a dozen people have been hospitalized in Virginia after a commercial bus hit an overturned tractor trailer on Interstate 64 Sunday morning.
November 18, 2019
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Liability
Virginia
Deplorable Actors Beware: Disgrace Insurance Has Hit The Market
At last! When I read that a company was offering “disgrace insurance,” I was thrilled. Ive always been a disgrace: Perhaps, finally, it would pay off.
November 13, 2019
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53 Drivers Filed Claims For Vehicle Damage In Construction Zone, But All Were Denied
If youve driven through the heart of Solon in the past two months, youve probably felt the perils of the road work. But for more than 50 drivers, that visit came at a high cost: Thousands of dollars in repair bills, all rejected in sweeping fashion by an insurance company.
November 12, 2019
Auto
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Ohio
Pilot Killed After Plane Crashes Into Upland, California Home
The pilot of a single-engine plane died after crashing into a house in Upland Thursday morning, sparking a massive fire, officials said. The San Bernardino County Fire Department responded to the residence on West 15th Street where flames were seen shooting through the roof.
November 8, 2019
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California



