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 companys views on privacy “so wrong.”
September 10, 2019
Liability
Litigation
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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
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California
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
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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
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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
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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 weeks 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 didnt do enough to protect millions of customers from the risk of finding their vehicles in flames.
June 26, 2019
Auto
Litigation
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Unit At Philadelphia Refinery Completely Destroyed In Fire
The alkylation unit involved in a massive fire on Friday at Philadelphia Energy Solutions Incs oil refinery has been completely destroyed, which will hamper the supply of gasoline from the U.S. East Coasts largest refinery, sources familiar with the matter said on Sunday.
June 24, 2019
Excess & Surplus Lines
Pennsylvania
Massive Philadelphia Refinery Fire Threatens Facilitys Future
A massive fire at Philadelphia Energy Solutions Incs 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
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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



