Judge Calls Out Facebook In Privacy Class Action Suit

A federal judge on Monday ordered Facebook Inc (FB.O) to face most of a nationwide lawsuit seeking damages for letting third parties such as Cambridge Analytica access users’ private data, calling the social media company’s views on privacy “so wrong.”
September 10, 2019 Liability Litigation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Chrysler Expands Faulty Tailgate Recall For Ram Trucks

A Ram power tailgate recall has been issued for the third time since 2018 because the tailgates can suddenly fall open while driving or while the trucks are stationary.
September 10, 2019 Auto Subrogation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

3 Armed Suspects Pull Off Hollywood-Style Robbery Of Manhattan Jewelry Store

There was an armed robbery in Manhattan’s Diamond District on Sunday that was straight out of Hollywood. Surveillance video captured the brazen suspects sporting handguns as they forced store employees to the ground before making off with some serious loot.
August 27, 2019 Excess & Surplus Lines New York

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

After Seven Roof Fires, Walmart Sues Tesla Over Solar Panel Flaws

Walmart filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against Tesla on Tuesday. The retail giant says Tesla’s "negligent installation and maintenance" of solar panels caused fires on the roofs of as many as seven Walmart stores since 2012.
August 22, 2019 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Litigation New York

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

Flash Flooding Jams Transit, Swamps Brooklyn, Darkens Parts Of New Jersey

Trains and planes were delayed while cars and pedestrians slogged through knee-deep water in battered Brooklyn as flash flooding swept through parts of the borough following days of intense heat and power outages.
July 23, 2019 Auto Property New Jersey New York

Tragic Toddler Grease Trap Death Is A Double-Edged Sword Of Liability

The death of a 3-year-old boy yesterday in Rochester, NY was a tragic accident; one that has both potential workers’ compensation and tort liabilities for the owner of the business where he died. Authorities say he fell into an unsecured grease trap behind a Tim Horton’s Restaurant.
July 19, 2019 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Litigation Workers' Compensation New York

Garbage Truck Overturns Near NYC Lincoln Tunnel, Injuring At Least 12

At least 12 people were injured in a crash near New York City’s Lincoln Tunnel on Wednesday when a sanitation truck lost control and veered off a highway overpass.
July 3, 2019 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Workers' Compensation New York

NY Archdiocese Sues Insurers Over Future Abuse Claims

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York is allegedly suing over 30 insurance companies to compel them to cover claims filed by people who say they have been abused by clerics.
July 3, 2019 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Litigation New York

Severe Storms Across Long Island And Connecticut Leave 2 Dead Amid Damage, Outages

Fast-moving severe storms swept across the tri-state area Sunday, hitting parts of Long Island and Connecticut the hardest. On top of toppled tress and power outages for thousands, the storms are potentially responsible for two deaths and a handful of injuries, officials said.
July 2, 2019 Auto Property Connecticut New York

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

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

Helicopter Pilot Killed In Crash Landing On Manhattan High-Rise

A helicopter crashed on top of a building in Midtown Monday afternoon. It happened around 1:45 p.m., according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
June 10, 2019 Excess & Surplus Lines New York
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