The Claims Adjuster Decision-Makers

There’s a hesitation in the claims industry about making a quick decision. And why wouldn’t there be, given all of the information and evidence that might be out there? What if your decision is incorrect?
September 7, 2018 Liability Risk Management

Utah Driver Sues Tesla After Crashing In Autopilot Mode

A Utah driver who slammed her Tesla into a stopped firetruck at a red light earlier this year while using the vehicle’s semi-autonomous function has sued the company, saying salespeople told her the car would stop on its own in Autopilot mode if something was in its path.
September 7, 2018 Auto Liability Litigation Utah

Deadly Head-on Boat Collision In Colorado River

One of four people missing since two boats packed with people collided on Saturday night on the Colorado River in California was recovered Monday morning, officials said. Officials said two recreational boats, one carrying 10 people and the other with six, collided head-on.
September 4, 2018 Liability California

Multiple Casualties From Greyhound Bus, Semi Collision In New Mexico

Multiple casualties and serious injuries have been reported after a Greyhound bus crash in New Mexico Thursday afternoon, police said.
August 31, 2018 Auto Excess & Surplus Lines Liability New Mexico

Maine State Police: Road Rage Leads To Multiple Crashes On I-95

One person was taken to the hospital and a portion of Interstate 95 was closed after a pair of crashes late Monday afternoon that police say was caused by road rage.
August 29, 2018 Auto Liability Subrogation Maine

Two Workers Die After Scaffolding Gives Way Near Disney World

Two workers were killed in a construction accident near Walt Disney World, Orange County Fire Rescue said. Fire Rescue spokesperson Mike Jachles said there were about 18 workers at the scene when they got the call about the accident at 4:15 a.m.
August 29, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Workers' Compensation Florida

2 Dead, Several Injured After Train Hits Dump Truck That Skirted Crossing Arms

Two people are dead and 11 others are injured after a crash involving a dump truck and a Trinity Railway Express train in Fort Worth Saturday.
August 27, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Texas

$3.8B Paid In Lawsuits And Claims Over Sex Abuse Allegations In Catholic Church Since 1980s, Group Says

Since the 1980s, the Catholic Church in the United States and its insurance companies have paid out more than $3.8 billion in lawsuits and claims involving allegations of clerical sexual abuse, according to a monitoring group.
August 27, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Litigation

Mobile Devices: The Next Frontier For Hackers

For enterprise security teams, mobile has quickly become a top trouble spot. Employees use mobile apps every day to do their work and interact with enterprise data. But many of those apps also provide access for hackers.
August 24, 2018 Liability Technology

Missouri Judge Affirms $4.69 Billion Talc Verdict, J&J Vows To Appeal

A Missouri trial court judge has affirmed the massive $4.69 billion verdict against Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) in a case involving 22 women and their families who alleged the company’s talc-based products, including its baby powder, contain asbestos and caused them to develop ovarian cancer.
August 23, 2018 Liability Litigation Missouri

Woman, Child Electrocuted By Motel Room Air Conditioner In North Carolina

Authorities said Tuesday that a woman and a 9-year-old child staying at a Nash County motel were killed Monday when they were shocked by an air conditioner in the room, authorities and family members said.
August 22, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Litigation North Carolina

IndyCar Racing: The Risk Is Part Of The Show

Since they took over running Pocono Raceway for their grandfather, Dr. Joseph Mattioli, in 2011, Brandon and Nick Igdalsky have enhanced the racetrack in Monroe County with numerous amenities.
August 21, 2018 Auto Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Pennsylvania

Museum Visitor Falls Into Black Hole That Looks Like A Painting

Like a real-life version of a Looney Tunes cartoon, a visitor to a Portuguese museum was injured last week when he stepped into an art installation resembling an inky void.
August 21, 2018 Liability Weird

The Utilities’ Liability For California’s Wildfire Woes

When all the options are bad, choosing the least-bad option won’t make anybody happy. That’s what’s likely to happen with a stack of proposed legislation to deal with liability for the catastrophic wildfires that have scorched hundreds of thousands of acres across California.
August 20, 2018 Legislation & Regulation Liability California

Texas Jury Finds Toyota Negligent In Accident, Awards $242M To Family

A Texas jury awarded damages of $242 million to a Dallas family after finding that defects in the family’s Lexus sedan caused injuries to their two children during a rear-end collision, the law firm representing the plaintiffs said on Friday.
August 20, 2018 Liability Litigation Texas
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