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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

Climate Change’s Toll on Homeowners and Insurance

Millions of American homeowners are confronting a growing financial dilemma as climate change-driven wildfires and floods push their home insurance rates to unprecedented levels. The situation is compounded when insurers decide to withdraw coverage.

September 21, 2023 Claims Pages Staff Insurance Industry Property California Florida Kentucky Louisiana South Dakota

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

Employer’s Claim Denial Opened Door To Out-Of-Network Costs

A teacher who injured her back at work and who had surgery out of state and out of her employer’s network is due compensation for her surgery because the school district had originally denied her claim, the Supreme Court of South Dakota unanimously ruled Wednesday.

June 17, 2022 Business Insurance Litigation Workers' Compensation South Dakota

Death Toll Climbs After Derecho Across Midwest, Northern Plains

The death toll has risen to three after storms packing hurricane force winds and at least one tornado tore through parts of the Midwest and Northern Plains Thursday.

May 13, 2022 The Weather Channel Auto Property Minnesota South 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

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

9 Killed In South Dakota Plane Crash

Nine people were killed in a plane crash near Chamberlain, South Dakota, on Saturday afternoon. An eastern Idaho family of 12 visited the state for a weekend hunting trip, but the Pilatus PC-12 crashed around 12:30 p.m. shortly after taking off from Chamberlain, according to Peter Knudson with the National Transportation Safety Board.

December 2, 2019 USA Today Excess & Surplus Lines South Dakota

RoadKill Season Has Arrived; Be Wary Of Animals

Ah, fall: That magical time of year for apple picking, foliage tours, pumpkin spice lat...AUUGHGHGH WHY IS THERE A DEER ON MY HOOD?!

October 21, 2019 Athens Banner Herald Auto Liability Iowa Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Montana

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

Three Tornadoes Strike Sioux Falls, South Dakota

National Weather Service in Sioux Falls confirmed three EF-2 tornadoes touched down during a round of severe weather Tuesday night that prompted an emergency declaration in the City of Sioux Falls.

September 12, 2019 KSFY Property South Dakota

GM Recalls 3.8 Million Vehicles In North America Due To Braking Issue

General Motors Co said Wednesday it was recalling 3.46 million U.S. pickup trucks and SUVs to address a vacuum pump issue that could make braking more difficult and that has been linked to 113 accidents and 13 injuries.

September 11, 2019 Reuters Auto Subrogation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

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 company’s views on privacy “so wrong.”

September 10, 2019 Reuters Liability Litigation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California