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Torrential Rain Creates Flash Flooding in Parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island

Heavy rainfall -- nearly 10 inches in six hours -- flooded parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with two communities declaring a state of emergency as water poured into homes and forced boat rescues of residents. Concern about a dam listed in poor condition led to more evacuations.

September 13, 2023 Property Massachusetts Rhode Island

Rhode Island Updates Unfair Claims Practices Act

Rhode Island Gov. Daniel McKee has signed legislation amending the state’s Unfair Claims Practices Act to change the definition of unfair claims settlement practices by insurers and motor vehicle damage appraisers.

July 5, 2023 Auto Legislation & Regulation Rhode Island

Rhode Island Takes Insurance Company To Court Over $121M Loss

Unemployment insurance programs managed by Rhode Island have been plagued by an astonishing $121 million in fraudulent activity since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to recent court documents.

May 12, 2023 Legislation & Regulation Rhode Island

Supreme Court Refuses To Hear Oil Companies’ Appeals On Climate Cases

On April 24, 2021, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision allowing lawsuits filed by municipalities seeking to hold oil companies accountable for harms caused by carbon emissions to move forward in state courts.

April 26, 2023 Liability Litigation California Colorado Hawaii Maryland Rhode Island

Attorneys General Request Hyundai, Kia Recalls Due To Prevalent Thefts

Seventeen state attorneys general have called on the federal government to recall millions of Kia and Hyundai cars due to their susceptibility to theft, which has been amplified by a viral social media challenge.

April 21, 2023 Auto Subrogation Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Illinois

Honda Recalls 563K+ CR-Vs In Cold-Weather States Over Salt-Related Corrosion

Honda is recalling 563,711 older-model CR-Vs in 22 cold-weather states and Washington, D.C., because an accumulation of road salt can cause the vehicle’s rear trailing arm to corrode and detach, which could lead to a crash.

April 10, 2023 Auto Subrogation Connecticut Delaware District Of Columbia Illinois Iowa

Marijuana Legalization And Workers Comp Risk

On May 25, Rhode Island became the 19th U.S. state to legalize recreational marijuana. Earlier this year, Mississippi passed legislation to allow for medical marijuana use, bringing the total number of states that have authorized Âmedical cannabis to 37. The continued push to legalize marijuana is no surprise.

August 17, 2022 Risk Management Workers' Compensation Rhode Island

Tropical Storm Henri Leaves New England Homes Damaged, Thousands Without Power

Thousands of people are waking up without power and cleaning up from the damage left behind by Tropical Storm Henri.

August 23, 2021 Auto Property Connecticut Massachusetts New Jersey Rhode Island

Henri Forecast To Become Hurricane, Make Landfall In The Northeastern United States

After several days of uncertainty and wild swings in forecast models, confidence is increasing in a large tropical system making landfall in the northeastern United States this weekend.

August 20, 2021 Property Connecticut New York Rhode Island

$52.5M Settlement Reached For Circus Acrobats Injured After Rigging Collapse

The eight acrobats injured in a fall that sent them hurtling to the Dunkin’ Donuts Center floor in 2014 have reached a $52.5-million settlement with the Rhode Island Convention Center Authority and the company that manages the center.

December 22, 2020 Excess & Surplus Lines Litigation Rhode Island

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 Auto Subrogation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California