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Mild Winter Causes $8 Billion in Economic Losses in Northern Plains and Upper Midwest

The unusually warm winter in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest led to significant economic losses totaling $8 billion, impacting outdoor activities and businesses.

April 18 Accuweather Iowa Michigan Minnesota North Dakota Wisconsin

Insights from a Coverage Lawyer: Unpacking the Intricacies of Insurance Law

Beth A. Jenson Prouty, a seasoned coverage lawyer, shares her journey and insights into the specialized, puzzle-like world of insurance coverage law.

November 21, 2023 CLM Education & Training Legislation & Regulation Liability Litigation Minnesota North Dakota Wisconsin

The Midwest: Potential Hotspot for Deadly ‘Moist Heat Stress’

Large parts of the world, including China and the Midwest US, are on track to become too hot for humans to handle as accelerating global temperatures expose billions to heat and humidity so extreme their bodies will no longer be able to cope, according to a new study.

October 12, 2023 Accuweather Catastrophe Education & Training Risk Management Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Missouri

It’s Not an "Insurance Crisis" -- It’s a Risk Crisis

Ten states -- Louisiana, Florida, Idaho, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia -- as well as additional plaintiffs, are suing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) over its new methodology for pricing flood insurance, Risk Rating 2.0.

September 21, 2023 The Triple-I Blog Legislation & Regulation Property Florida Idaho Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi

States Urge Judge to Reject Dismissal Motion in Flood Insurance Lawsuit

Florida and other states are trying to fend off an attempt by the Biden administration to end a lawsuit challenging changes to the National Flood Insurance Program that have led to higher premiums for many property owners.

September 8, 2023 WUFT Legislation & Regulation Litigation Florida Idaho Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi

Dollar General Stores Cited Again for Safety Failures: $3.4M in Proposed Fines

In recent inspections conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor, unsafe working conditions were once again discovered at Dollar General and Dolgencorp discount stores across multiple states.

June 5, 2023 Claims Pages Staff Workers' Compensation Maine North Dakota Ohio Wisconsin

10 States Sue FEMA Over Higher Flood Insurance Rates

Ten states and dozens of municipalities are suing the Biden administration over rate hikes in the National Flood Insurance Program. That program offers coverage in high-risk flood areas and is administered by FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

June 2, 2023 NPR Legislation & Regulation Litigation Property Florida Idaho Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi

7 Accused Of Running Car Insurance Fraud Ring In Fargo

Seven people face criminal charges in Fargo for allegedly running a car insurance fraud ring where they crashed into each other’s vehicles and collected insurance money for profit.

April 26, 2021 Inforum Auto Fraud Liability North Dakota

Toyota’s Fuel Pump Recall Now Covers Nearly 6M Vehicles Worldwide

Toyota expanded a worldwide fuel pump recall to a total of 5.84 million vehicles for a defect that could cause the part to fail. In the United States, the total number of vehicles involved in this safety recall is now approximately 3.34 million vehicles.

October 30, 2020 Yahoo Auto Subrogation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Multiple Industries To Be Affected By Nationwide Availability Of Flood Risk Scores

As Hurricane Laura bears down on the Gulf Coast, residents are preparing for what could be a historic storm surge.

August 26, 2020 CNBC Property Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Recall Alert: Bagged Salad Recall Expanded To Include Walmart Products Amid Cyclospora Outbreak

A recall of bagged salads believed to be linked to an intestinal parasite outbreak across multiple states has been expanded to include products sold at some Walmart locations.

June 30, 2020 WSBT Life & Health Subrogation Iowa Michigan Minnesota Nebraska North Dakota

15 Million U.S. Homes Are At Risk Of Flooding — 70% Higher Than FEMA Estimates

Think the risk of your home filling up with floodwater, magnified these days by climate change, is only an issue near the coasts and rivers? New research detailing nearly every corner of the U.S. shows otherwise.

June 29, 2020 CBS News Property Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Toyota Recalls 1.8 Million U.S. Vehicles For Fuel Pump Issue

Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) said Wednesday it is now recalling 3.2 million vehicles worldwide to address a fuel pump issue that could result in engines stalling.

March 11, 2020 Reuters Auto Subrogation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Personal Injury Lawsuits Filed By Victims Of 2019 Grand Forks Balcony Collapse

When a balcony at a Grand Forks apartment building collapsed in June, it sent five people plummeting four stories to the sidewalk below. Now, four of those people have filed a personal injury lawsuit against the building’s owners as well as multiple contractor and architectural companies.

February 24, 2020 Grand Forks Herald Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Litigation North Dakota

Over 1.2 Million Nissan, Infiniti Models Recalled Over Backup Camera Issue

Once a luxury, backup cameras are now a federally mandated piece of technology in all new cars. As such, any quirks with the systems can lead to recall headaches, as Nissan and its luxury division Infiniti are now experiencing.

September 24, 2019 Cnet Auto Subrogation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California