
Insurers Take Legal Action Against Xcel Energy for Colorado Wildfire
Dozens of insurance companies are suing Minneapolis-based Xcel Energy to recoup money paid out to homes and businesses lost in Colorado's most destructive wildfire in 2021.
July 12, 2023
Litigation
Subrogation
Colorado

Ford Expands Recall for Engine Fire Risk in Multiple Models
Ford Motor Company has recently announced an expansion and replacement of a recall for various Ford and Lincoln vehicles, citing a potential risk of engine fires. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported that a total of 125,322 vehicles are affected by this recall.
June 7, 2023
Auto
Subrogation

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




