GM Recall: 660K SUVs May Have Car Seat Safety Risk

In response to a potential safety problem related to car seats, General Motors (GM) has issued a recall for more than 660,000 SUVs. According to an NHTSA notice, certain models of Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles may have rear-seat LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for children) anchorage bars with excessive powder coating, rendering them unable to securely install car seats.
May 19, 2023 Auto Subrogation

Fire Hazard Prompts Recall of Jeep Cherokee SUVs

Officials have announced that Chrysler is conducting a recall of more than 132,000 of its Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured between 2014 and 2016. The reason behind the recall is a potential fire hazard.
May 18, 2023 Auto Subrogation

Ford Recalls Nearly 232K Rangers Over Faulty Air Bag Inflator Replacement

Ford Motor Co. has issued a recall for 2004 to 2006 Ranger vehicles due to concerns that replacement front passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.
May 8, 2023 Auto Subrogation

Negotiating Tactics Help Curb Losses In Subrogation

Simple but sometimes overlooked negotiating skills can help reduces losses for insurers and other payers that go to subrogation, a pair of subrogation experts said.
May 8, 2023 Liability Subrogation

Blank Instrument Cluster Display Prompts Kia Recall

South Korean automaker Kia has announced a recall of nearly 109,000 sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in the US market due to a software glitch in the instrument cluster that causes the display screen to go blank, making it impossible for drivers to see indicators and warning lights.
May 5, 2023 Auto Subrogation

General Mills Gold Medal Flour Recalled Over Salmonella Concerns

On Friday, General Mills announced a voluntary recall of Gold Medal flour due to the possible presence of salmonella.
May 1, 2023 Subrogation

GM Recalling 40K Silverado Pickup Trucks Over Brake Fluid Fire Risk

General Motors Co. is recalling certain Chevrolet Silverado medium-duty trucks with model years 2019 or later due to a potential brake fluid leak that could lead to a fire.
April 26, 2023 Auto Subrogation

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

Hyundai, Kia Recalling 571K+ Vehicles Due To Fire Risk

Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of more than 571,000 SUVs and minivans in the U.S. to park them outdoors because the tow hitch harnesses can catch fire while they are parked or being driven.
March 27, 2023 Auto Subrogation

Washington Court Allows Recovery For Residual Diminished Value Following Vehicle Repairs

One by one, states have begun to recognize a vehicle owner’s third-party claim for residual diminished value damage, or ‘stigma damage’, which is the loss of value of an automobile that remains after it is completely and professionally repaired. It is the loss of value that results from the simple fact that the vehicle has been in an accident.
March 9, 2023 Auto Subrogation Washington

South Carolina Supreme Court Says Passenger/Employee May Not Recover UM Benefits From Driver/Co-Worker Auto Carrier

South Carolina’s Exclusive Remedy Rule has prevented an employee from collecting $350,000 in uninsured motorist benefits for injuries she sustained in an automobile accident she was in while a passenger in a vehicle owned and driven by a co-employee.
March 6, 2023 Subrogation South Carolina

Total Loss Claims Skyrocket As Vehicle Technology Advances

Earlier in my career I handled a subrogation case involving a brand-new vehicle which was lightly tapped from the rear by a careless driver. The damage to the vehicle was very minimal, yet the vehicle was declared a total loss by my client because its frame had been ‘jiggled’ and the cost to repair the frame, together with the diminution in value of the vehicle after successful frame repair and increased salvage value exceeded the actual cash value of the vehicle.
March 3, 2023 Auto Subrogation

700K+ Nissan Rogue SUVs Recalled Over Ignition Key

Nissan has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it is recalling 712,458 Rogue and Rogue Sport SUVs in the United States over a problem with the ignition key. The key is a "jackknife" design that can collapse while the vehicle is moving, potentially causing it to shut off, Nissan’s filing states.
February 28, 2023 Auto Subrogation

Subrogation and the Gig Industry: Workers’ Compensation Subrogation, PEO, and Employee Leasing Companies

A huge segment of America’s service economy involves flexible, temporary, part-time, or freelance jobs -- frequently involving professional employer organizations (PEO’s) or employee leasing companies.
February 10, 2023 Subrogation

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