Deconstructing Construction Claims: Issues To Consider When Handling Construction Defect Subrogation
Construction defect claims often are complicated by a variety of issues, including those related to the statute of repose and contractual bars to recovery.
May 10, 2018
Liability
Subrogation
Brick Wall Collapse Crushes 7 Cars In North Columbus, Ohio
The wind might be to blame for a brick wall collapse that smashed seven parked cars in north Columbus. It happened Friday afternoon at the Harvard Square apartment complex off of West Henderson Road. Some people spent the day digging out their cars from under the brick.
May 7, 2018
Auto
Excess & Surplus Lines
Liability
Subrogation
Ohio
Man Killed After Vape Pen Explodes In His Face
A deadly fire in Historic Old Northeast St. Petersburg possibly was caused by an exploding vape pen, according to St. Pete Fire Rescue.
May 7, 2018
Property
Subrogation
Florida
Kroger Recalls Nearly 12 Tons Of Ground Beef
More than 35,000 pounds of raw ground beef sold at Kroger stores are being recalled because they may be contaminated with foreign objects including hard plastic.
May 3, 2018
Subrogation
Indiana
Virginia
5 Injured As Stolen Tractor-Trailer Rams Cars In Colorado
The driver of a stolen tractor-trailer in Colorado deliberately rammed into vehicles and caused numerous injuries before finally being taken into custody by police, who fired on the rig in an effort to stop the rampage, authorities said Sunday.
April 30, 2018
Auto
Excess & Surplus Lines
Liability
Subrogation
Colorado
Audi Recalls 1.2M Vehicles Over Coolant Pump Fire Risk
Audi is recalling about 1.2 million cars and SUVs worldwide because the electric coolant pumps can overheat and possibly cause a fire. The recall covers the 2013 to 2016 A4, the 2013 to 2017 A5, the 2012 to 2015 A6, and the Q5 SUV from 2013 to 2017.
April 25, 2018
Auto
Subrogation
Raging House Fire In West Fargo Damages Neighboring Homes
One home was destroyed and two others heavily damaged from fire Thursday night in West Fargo. Dark smoke could be seen for a couple of miles as the fire quickly burned through the home at 580 22nd street east and spread to the homes on both sides.
April 20, 2018
Property
Subrogation
North Dakota
Semi-Trailers Pile Up On Interstate In Whiteout Conditions
I-76 was shut down both ways on Tuesday afternoon after a pileup in the westbound lane. The incident took place about four miles west of Fort Morgan after a strong gust of wind created extremely low visibility.
April 19, 2018
Auto
Excess & Surplus Lines
Liability
Subrogation
Colorado
PG&E Jolted By Wildfire Lawsuit From Dozens Of Insurance Companies
Dozens of insurance companies have filed a lawsuit against PG&E in connection with the companys role in wildfires that scorched the North Bay wine country and nearby regions, litigation that intensifies the financial pressure on the embattled utility.
April 17, 2018
Excess & Surplus Lines
Liability
Litigation
Property
Subrogation
California
U.S. Recalls More Than 200M Eggs Over Salmonella Fears
Nearly 207 million eggs from a farm in North Carolina are being recalled from nine U.S. states after 22 people fell ill, the federal Food and Drug Administration has said.
April 16, 2018
Subrogation
Colorado
Florida
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
House Trashed During SWAT Standoff In Federal Way, Washington
Its difficult for Glen Whitton to grasp what happened inside the Federal Way home he shares with his wife Judy, his wifes twin sister Julie Hocking and her husband Kevin.
April 9, 2018
Liability
Property
Subrogation
Washington
Two Virginia Beach Homes Burned By Kid Playing With Fire
Firefighters have extinguished a two-alarm fire that caused heavy damage to two homes in the Pecan Gardens area of Virginia Beach.
April 6, 2018
Property
Subrogation
Virginia
Tesla Is Recalling 123,000 Model S Vehicles
Tesla (TSLA) on Thursday recalled about 123,000 Model S sedans, asking customers with cars built before April of 2016 to have their power steering bolts replaced.
March 30, 2018
Auto
Subrogation
48 Tons Of Canned Chicken Products Sold By Sams Club Recalled
A Minnesota food company is recalling 48 tons of canned chicken products that may be contaminated with hard plastic.
March 29, 2018
Subrogation
Armys Live-Ammo Training Ignited Wildfire That Burned Homes
A wildfire that destroyed at least two homes in southern Colorado was sparked by an Army aviation training exercise that used live ammunition, the military said Monday.
March 27, 2018
Property
Subrogation
Colorado



