Volkswagen Recalls Nearly 700K Vehicles For Roll-Away Issue

Volkswagen is recalling some of its cars because of a problem that could let them roll away unexpectedly.
August 26, 2019 Auto Subrogation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Google Pixel Settlement Claims Can Be Submitted Until Oct. 7

In May, Google agreed to pay $7.25 million to settle a class action lawsuit over faulty microphones in the first-generation Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones, manufactured before Jan. 4, 2017. On Monday, new details were posted about how consumers could get their chunk of the settlement.
August 13, 2019 Litigation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Damage From June Hailstorm In Goshen, Indiana Called Worst In Decades

Even though the June 1 hailstorm has long passed, residents are still feeling the effects as insurance claims soar. "It was the worst hailstorm I can remember in 30 years," Jeff Blue said, owner of Reliance Insurance Agency in Goshen.
July 18, 2019 Property Indiana

US Cargo Theft Cases Rise In First Quarter Of 2019

During the first quarter of this year, cargo thefts in the United States rose 25% to 144 reported incidents, with the average loss for each occurrence rising 1% to $116,717, according to a report from the SensiGuard Supply Chain Intelligence Center.
June 28, 2019 Excess & Surplus Lines Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Proposed Class Action Affects Millions Of Hyundai And Kia Vehicles

A Hyundai and Kia fire lawsuit alleges recalls ordered to repair Theta II engine problems didn’t do enough to protect millions of customers from the risk of finding their vehicles in flames.
June 26, 2019 Auto Litigation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

National Weather Service Confirms EF-2 Tornado Struck South Bend, Indiana

“It was like a black wind,” Shari Herman recalled of the tornado that ripped into her and her husband Dan’s south-side property Sunday night while they were inside the house.
June 25, 2019 Property Indiana

NWS: Six Tornadoes Touched Down In Central Indiana On Saturday

Officials have confirmed that strong Saturday storms across Central Indiana produced at six tornadoes, leaving thousands without power and sparking severe flooding resulting in at least one water rescue.
June 17, 2019 Property Indiana

Suspension, Transmission Issues Spur Recall Of 1.3 Million Ford Vehicles

Ford is recalling over 1.3 million vehicles mainly in North America to fix rear suspension and transmission control software problems.
June 13, 2019 Auto Subrogation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

$2.5 Billion In Claims Estimated From May’s ’Ring Of Fire’

On May 11-16 a series of wind, hail and rain storms struck most states east of the Rocky Mountains. Karen Clark & Co. a catastrophe modeling firm, estimates that the storms will cost insurers $2.5 billion.
June 4, 2019 Auto Property Colorado Connecticut Illinois Indiana Iowa

Explosion Levels Indiana Home, Damages 15 Others

Investigators are working to determine what caused a home to explode in Jeffersonville on Sunday -- killing one.
May 20, 2019 Auto Property Subrogation Indiana

More Than A Thousand Tons Of P.F. Chang’s Frozen Meals Recalled

Over two million pounds of P.F. Chang’s frozen meals have been recalled due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Saturday.
May 6, 2019 Subrogation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Mazda Recalls Nearly 190,000 Cars Due To Failing Wipers

Mazda is recalling nearly 190,000 Mazda 3 compact cars in the U.S. because the windshield wipers can fail. The company says in documents posted Saturday by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that the recall covers cars from the 2016 through 2018 model years.
April 16, 2019 Auto Subrogation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas 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 Don’t 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

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