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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 Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

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 Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Vermont Sues DuPont, 3M, Others Over Chemical Pollutants

Vermont announced Thursday that it’s filed lawsuits against DuPont, 3M and other chemical companies for damages it says was caused to groundwater, drinking water and other natural resources by the contamination of a class of potentially toxic chemicals.

June 27, 2019 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Litigation Vermont

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 Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas 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 Alaska Arizona Arkansas 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 Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

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 Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas 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 Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

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 Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas 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 Alaska Arizona 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 Alaska Arizona Arkansas 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 Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

1.1 Million Honda Vehicles To Be Recalled Over Takata Airbags

Honda on Tuesday announced it would be recalling 1.1 million vehicles in the United States to replace defective airbags.

March 12, 2019 Auto Subrogation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

“Matching Regulations” Affecting Homeowners’ Insurance Claims

It remains one of the most difficult issues to deal within the world of property insurance. Homeowners’ insurance policies usually contain a provision obligating the carrier to repair or replace an insured’s damaged property with “material of like kind and quality” or with “similar material.”

February 28, 2019 Education & Training Property Subrogation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California