Google Pixel Settlement Claims Can Be Submitted Until Oct. 7
In May, Google agreed to pay $7.25 million to settle a class action lawsuit over faulty microphones in the first-generation Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones, manufactured before Jan. 4, 2017. On Monday, new details were posted about how consumers could get their chunk of the settlement.
August 13, 2019
Litigation
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State Farm Is Hiring With First-Ever Virtual Career Fair Today
Millions of job seekers attend career fairs to learn about opportunities each year. Now many will have a similar experience at home from a computer or smartphone. State Farm is hosting its first-ever virtual career fair for applicants to learn about jobs the company hopes to fill this year.
July 11, 2019
Auto
Liability
Property
Technology
Arizona
Colorado
Georgia
Illinois
Ohio
Nearly $1M Worth Of High-End Cars Stolen From Tennessee Dealerships
A total of 12 vehicles were stolen from dealerships in Franklin and Fayetteville, Tennessee, over the weekend.
July 2, 2019
Auto
Excess & Surplus Lines
Tennessee
Tennessee’s Hands-Free Driving Law Goes Into Effect Today
A new law that prohibits drivers from holding their phones in Tennessee goes into effect today. The driving with cell phones ban is just one of many new laws that went into effect July 1 . However, hands-free or Bluetooth calls are still allowed.
July 2, 2019
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Tennessee
US Cargo Theft Cases Rise In First Quarter Of 2019
During the first quarter of this year, cargo thefts in the United States rose 25% to 144 reported incidents, with the average loss for each occurrence rising 1% to $116,717, according to a report from the SensiGuard Supply Chain Intelligence Center.
June 28, 2019
Excess & Surplus Lines
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California
Proposed Class Action Affects Millions Of Hyundai And Kia Vehicles
A Hyundai and Kia fire lawsuit alleges recalls ordered to repair Theta II engine problems didn’t do enough to protect millions of customers from the risk of finding their vehicles in flames.
June 26, 2019
Auto
Litigation
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California
Suspension, Transmission Issues Spur Recall Of 1.3 Million Ford Vehicles
Ford is recalling over 1.3 million vehicles mainly in North America to fix rear suspension and transmission control software problems.
June 13, 2019
Auto
Subrogation
Alabama
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California
More Than A Thousand Tons Of P.F. Chang’s Frozen Meals Recalled
Over two million pounds of P.F. Chang’s frozen meals have been recalled due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Saturday.
May 6, 2019
Subrogation
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Dozens Of Doctors In Appalachia Charged In Opioid Fraud Bust
Dozens of medical professionals in Appalachia, a region hard-hit by the U.S. opioid crisis, have been charged with writing hundreds of thousands of illegal prescriptions and committing health care fraud, federal prosecutors said on Wednesday.
April 18, 2019
Fraud
Life & Health
Alabama
Kentucky
Louisiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Mazda Recalls Nearly 190,000 Cars Due To Failing Wipers
Mazda is recalling nearly 190,000 Mazda 3 compact cars in the U.S. because the windshield wipers can fail. The company says in documents posted Saturday by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that the recall covers cars from the 2016 through 2018 model years.
April 16, 2019
Auto
Subrogation
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California
Tyson Recalling 34 Tons Of Chicken Strips For Possible Metal Contamination
Tyson Foods Inc is recalling about 69,000 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken strips that may be contaminated with metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said late on Thursday.
March 22, 2019
Subrogation
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Cyber-Threat Awareness Requires Training And Vigilance
Employees need training when it comes to recognizing potential cyber threats. They should be on notice that, no matter their position within an organization, they too are responsible for doing their part in maintaining security standards and following proper reporting protocols.
March 21, 2019
Education & Training
Risk Management
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California
Nearly Half Of Americans Don’t Have Home Inventory List In Case Of Disaster — Study
Nearly half of US residents have never made a home inventory list in case of a natural disaster, according to new data from Farmers Insurance.
March 21, 2019
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
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Arkansas
California
Fiat Chrysler To Recall Nearly 900K Vehicles Over Emissions Standards
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV will recall about 965,000 gasoline-powered vehicles in the United States and Canada that do not meet emissions standards and will replace their catalytic converters, officials said on Wednesday.
March 14, 2019
Auto
Subrogation
Alabama
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California
What is Disability, Really?
It is an issue we struggle with, and a difficult one to solve. Much of the activity in workers’ comp is centered around the concept of disability; what it is and how much it is worth for the individual who has been assigned with that designation.
March 13, 2019
Workers' Compensation
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