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West Coast Faces Extreme Weather: Bomb Cyclone and Atmospheric River Threaten Devastation

A historic bomb cyclone brings hurricane-force winds and mass power outages to the Pacific Northwest, while a converging atmospheric river intensifies the threat with flooding rains.

November 20 Catastrophe Property Risk Management California Oregon Washington

UPS Driver Wins $237.6 Million in Racial Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit

A UPS driver was awarded $237.6 million in a racial discrimination lawsuit after a jury found he was subjected to a hostile work environment and unjustly fired. UPS plans to appeal the decision.

September 16 Litigation Workers' Compensation California Oregon Washington

Pets Overcoming Unusual Mishaps Compete for Nationwide’s 2024 Hambone Award

Nationwide’s 16th annual Hambone Award highlights bizarre pet incidents like a puzzle-eating pup and a toenail-tangled parrot, with voting open through August 22, 2024, to determine the most unusual pet insurance claim.

August 21 Education & Training Insurance Industry Risk Management Weird Florida Massachusetts New Jersey North Carolina Oregon

Congress Probes Alleged Exploitative Practices by Health Insurers and MultiPlan

Lawmakers are questioning health insurance regulators and MultiPlan’s role in reducing payments to medical providers, which may lead to higher costs for patients and employers, raising concerns about transparency and potential conflicts of interest.

August 21 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Litigation California Massachusetts Minnesota Oregon Virginia

Wildfire Risk Intensifies in 2024: Over 2.6 Million Homes at High Risk in the Western U.S.

As of mid-2024, wildfires have ravaged millions of acres in the U.S., with over 2.6 million homes at moderate or greater risk, emphasizing the crucial role of insurance and risk management in protecting communities.

August 13 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Arizona California Colorado Hawaii Idaho

NBA Teams Sued for Copyright Infringement in Social Media Videos

Fourteen NBA teams are accused of using copyrighted music in social media promotional videos without proper licensing, leading to multiple lawsuits by Kobalt and other music companies.

July 23 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Technology Arizona California Colorado Florida Georgia

Rite Aid Data Breach Impacts 2.2 Million Customers

Rite Aid, the third-largest US drug store chain, revealed that a data breach exposed sensitive information of over 2.2 million customers, including names, addresses, birth dates, and driver’s license numbers.

July 16 Insurance Industry Litigation Risk Management Technology Maine Massachusetts Oregon Vermont

New Study Uncovers State Variations in Workers’ Compensation for First Responders’ Mental Health

Recent research from the FIRST Center highlights significant differences in state workers’ compensation laws for first responders with mental health conditions, emphasizing the need for uniform presumption laws.

July 16 Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Risk Management Workers' Compensation Alaska Arizona California Colorado Connecticut

Oregon Man Arrested for Threatening Insurance Adjusters with Spear

Police arrested a suspect after he threatened insurance adjusters with an improvised spear at a Bend fitness center, leading to temporary street closure.

July 15 Insurance Industry Liability Litigation Property Oregon

New OSHA Rule to Protect Workers from Heat Illness

OSHA’s proposed rule aims to safeguard indoor and outdoor workers from heat-related illnesses and deaths.

July 2 Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Workers' Compensation California Colorado Maryland Minnesota Oregon

Copper Cable Theft Plagues EV Charging Stations

The rise in cable thefts is occurring amidst significant efforts by major U.S. automakers to promote electric vehicles as a key strategy to combat climate change.

June 19 Insurance Industry Property Risk Management Technology Arizona California Colorado Illinois Nevada

Bull Jumps Fence at Oregon Rodeo, Injuring Three

A bull escaped its enclosure at the Sisters Rodeo, injuring three people, including a Deschutes County sergeant, before being recaptured by rodeo professionals.

June 10 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Liability Risk Management Oregon

Federal Court Rules USPS Wrongfully Fired Injured Probationary Worker in Oregon

U.S. Postal Service to compensate an Oregon mail carrier for wrongful termination and emotional distress following a workplace injury report.

May 23 Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Workers' Compensation California Florida Illinois New Jersey Oregon

Oregon Supreme Court Overturns Ruling on $20 Million Subrogation Claim Due to Lack of Clear Waiver

In a pivotal decision, Oregon’s Supreme Court reversed lower courts, emphasizing the need for clear, unequivocal language in tort liability waivers within contracts.

March 19 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Subrogation Oregon

Sierra Nevada Braces for Historic Snowfall and High Winds This Weekend

A massive storm is set to deliver 6-10 feet of snow across the Sierra Nevada, challenging records and potentially isolating communities with blizzard conditions.

March 1 Catastrophe Property Risk Management California Oregon