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

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

Pennsylvania Strip Mall Gas Line-Fueled Fire Damage Estimated Up To $1.5M

Multiple crews have spent nearly 12 hours battling a large fire at Churchill Center in Penn Hills. The fire broke out Sunday night. Heavy smoke and flames could be seen coming from the businesses in the plaza.
July 29, 2019 Property Subrogation Pennsylvania

Philadelphia Insurance Adjuster, 2 Employees Charged With Stealing More Than $300,000 From Homeowners

Three people have been charged with stealing more than $300,000 from homeowners in an alleged insurance scam. The owner of Ace Public Adjusters in Philadelphia, 56-year-old Anthony J. Hoffman, and his two employees, 35-year-old Deborah L. Felix and 35-year-old Hartman J. Wismer, are accused of defrauding more than 30 people, many of which were elderly.
July 11, 2019 Fraud Property Pennsylvania

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

Philadelphia Energy Solutions To Close Refinery Damaged By Fire; Gas Prices Spike, Workers Devastated

Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) on Wednesday confirmed it will soon close its South Philadelphia oil refinery after last week’s devastating explosions and resulting fire and “position the refinery complex for a sale and restart.” Wholesale gasoline prices surged on news of a closure.
June 27, 2019 Excess & Surplus Lines Pennsylvania

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

Unit At Philadelphia Refinery Completely Destroyed In Fire

The alkylation unit involved in a massive fire on Friday at Philadelphia Energy Solutions Inc’s oil refinery has been completely destroyed, which will hamper the supply of gasoline from the U.S. East Coast’s largest refinery, sources familiar with the matter said on Sunday.
June 24, 2019 Excess & Surplus Lines Pennsylvania

Massive Philadelphia Refinery Fire Threatens Facility’s Future

A massive fire at Philadelphia Energy Solutions Inc’s oil refinery on Friday damaged the largest U.S. East Coast plant to the point that it could remain shut for an extended period, according to Philadelphia city officials and company sources.
June 21, 2019 Excess & Surplus Lines Pennsylvania

Heavy Rains Flood Philadelphia Metro Area, Force Evacuations

Torrential downpours hammered South Jersey overnight, flooding highways, forcing the PATCO High Speed Line to halt suburban operations and triggering evacuations of residents along the Rancocas and Big Timber creeks.
June 20, 2019 Auto Property New Jersey Pennsylvania

More Than 100 Cars Affected By Blaze In Vehicle Storage Facility

The 1954 Ford Crestline convertible was like a member of the family to Dick Fischerkeller.
June 19, 2019 Auto Subrogation Pennsylvania

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

Flames Tear Through Pennsylvania Apartment Building, Damaging Dozens Of Units

Fire ripped through a Chester County apartment building early Tuesday, leaving dozens displaced.
June 4, 2019 Property Pennsylvania

$2.5 Billion In Claims Estimated From May’s ’Ring Of Fire’

On May 11-16 a series of wind, hail and rain storms struck most states east of the Rocky Mountains. Karen Clark & Co. a catastrophe modeling firm, estimates that the storms will cost insurers $2.5 billion.
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Pennsylvania Home With Over $1M In Damage A Total Loss After Gas Explosion, Fire

One person was injured after a house explosion and fire on Pine Run Road in Redbank Township Tuesday.
May 31, 2019 Property Pennsylvania
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