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PG&E Accepts Fault For Deadly Camp Fire, Seeks ’Technologies’ To Limit Future Risks

As PG&E accepts the latest round of blame for setting off California’s deadliest and most destructive wildfire ever, the state’s largest utility says it’s exploring innovative means of preventing similar disasters in the future.
December 4, 2019 Catastrophe Liability California

Deadly Mold Infestation Spurs Class-Action Lawsuit Against Seattle Children’s Hospital

Seattle Children’s 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 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Litigation Washington

58 Vehicles Involved In Collisions On Foggy Maryland Interstate

A car crash on the I-68 caused more than 25 cars to pile up on Sunday, Maryland State Police confirmed. MSP confirmed that the cause behind the crash was due to fog and limited visibility. Initial reports from traffic officials estimated 25-40 cars involved in the pileup, but MSP later confirmed that 58 cars were involved in 29 separate collisions.
December 2, 2019 Auto Liability Maryland

Sending Smoke Signals: Electronic Cigarettes, The Next Mass Tort

Whether you know them as e-cigarettes, vape pens, or "Juuls," electronic cigarettes have grabbed the nation’s attention. As research about the short- and long-term health effects of e-cigarettes develop, alleged predatory advertising to youths captured the government’s attention amidst a recent "vaping-related" illness that is dominating the news.
November 27, 2019 Liability Litigation

So Many Accidents On Snowy Spokane Roads, Tow Trucks Could Not Keep Up

Dozens of vehicles were involved in multiple crashes on Interstate 90 just west of Spokane on Tuesday, shortly after a squall dumped heavy snow near Geiger Boulevard. Washington State Patrol troopers estimated 50 to 100 vehicles were involved in the collisions, though no life-threatening injuries were reported, according to Trooper Jeff Sevigney.
November 27, 2019 Auto Liability Washington

Cal Fire Sues In-N-Out Burger Chain Over Responsibility For Wildfire

Fast food chain In-N-Out was responsible for a 2017 grass fire in rural Arroyo Grande, a lawsuit filed by Cal Fire in San Luis Obispo Superior Court alleges.
November 25, 2019 Liability Litigation California

Over 48 Tons Of Packaged Salads Recalled Amid Multi-State Outbreak Of E. coli Infections

More than 97,000 pounds of salad products were recalled due to a possible E. coli contamination in the lettuce, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Tuesday.
November 21, 2019 Liability Subrogation Alabama Connecticut Florida Georgia Illinois

Bullying And Harassment: Should Insurers Look Deeper?

Given the rise of corporate reputations blowing up in personnel scandals, and the speed with which losses can be accelerated by social media, do insurance carriers need to take a deeper look at workplace culture and risk?
November 20, 2019 Education & Training Liability

PG&E Is Dubious Of Fire Victim’s Claim For A 500-Pound Emerald

PG&E Corp. says it has found suspicious monetary claims by victims of California’s wildfires, including one from a man who says a 500-pound (227-kilogram) emerald worth $280 million was destroyed at his home a year ago in the most destructive and deadliest wildfire in state history.
November 19, 2019 Fraud Liability Property California

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 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Virginia

Legislative Reforms Success: Michigan’s Catastrophic Claims Auto Fee To Be Cut In Half Or Eliminated

Michigan drivers will see their catastrophic claim fee cut in half or eliminated in the coming year, in what advocates say is proof that reforms adopted in May are working to lower costs to drivers.
November 14, 2019 Auto Legislation & Regulation Liability Michigan

Multiple Pileups Close Ohio Roads As Snow Moves East; Storm Claims At Least Six Lives

Snowy weather and whiteout conditions were blamed for multiple pileups in Ohio and at least two deaths on Tuesday, a day after at least four people were killed in dangerous travel conditions caused by a snowstorm that swept through the Plains and Midwest.
November 13, 2019 Auto Liability Kansas Michigan Ohio

Electric Luxury SUVs May Give Liability Claims Costs A Jolt

Several car makers have announced ambitious plans to go electric in the next decade or two, but as more electric vehicles (EVs) hit the streets, there could be an increased insurance risk, according to one insurer.
November 12, 2019 Liability

U.S. Supreme Court Will Not Shield Gun Maker From Sandy Hook Lawsuit

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday dealt a blow to the firearms industry, rejecting Remington Arms Co’s bid to escape a lawsuit by families of victims aiming to hold the gun maker liable for its marketing of the assault-style rifle used in the 2012 Sandy Hook school massacre that killed 20 children and six adults.
November 12, 2019 Liability Litigation

The ISO Classification System And The CGL Policy

We have a need to classify stuff—including all living things. For example, the scientific approach to an orderly classification of plants and animals according to their presumed natural relationships is called taxonomy.
November 11, 2019 Education & Training Liability
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