Multiple Industries To Be Affected By Nationwide Availability Of Flood Risk Scores

As Hurricane Laura bears down on the Gulf Coast, residents are preparing for what could be a historic storm surge.
August 26, 2020 Property Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Kenosha Car Dealership Sustained $1.5M In Riot Damage

A Kenosha car dealership that was targeted Monday night during protests-turned-riots in the Wisconsin city reportedly incurred an estimated $1.5 million in damage as a result of the fires set during the first night of unrest while local business owners continue to grapple with the ongoing destruction.
August 25, 2020 Auto Property Wisconsin

Fierce Derecho Tracks Across 700 Miles Of The Midwest

A derecho — a dangerous, ferocious wall of wind that’s like an inland hurricane — lashed 700 miles across the Midwest on Monday, flipping cars, downing trees, causing widespread property damage and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands.
August 12, 2020 Auto Property Illinois Indiana Iowa Michigan Nebraska

Recall Alert: Bagged Salad Recall Expanded To Include Walmart Products Amid Cyclospora Outbreak

A recall of bagged salads believed to be linked to an intestinal parasite outbreak across multiple states has been expanded to include products sold at some Walmart locations.
June 30, 2020 Life & Health Subrogation Iowa Michigan Minnesota Nebraska North Dakota

15 Million U.S. Homes Are At Risk Of Flooding — 70% Higher Than FEMA Estimates

Think the risk of your home filling up with floodwater, magnified these days by climate change, is only an issue near the coasts and rivers? New research detailing nearly every corner of the U.S. shows otherwise.
June 29, 2020 Property Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Class-action Lawsuit Joins Growing Number Over Business Interruption Insurance Denials Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

A class-action lawsuit led by a Monroe County eatery joined a growing number of lawsuits over business closures related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and whether losses from those closures are covered by business interruption insurance.
May 4, 2020 Litigation Illinois Minnesota Wisconsin

Major Storm System Creates Tornado Outbreak In Central US

A major storm moving through the central U.S. brought at least 17 reported tornadoes to parts of the central U.S., eight in Iowa, three in Arkansas, one in Missouri, four in Illinois and one in Wisconsin.
March 30, 2020 Property Arkansas Illinois Iowa Missouri Wisconsin

Toyota Recalls 1.8 Million U.S. Vehicles For Fuel Pump Issue

Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) said Wednesday it is now recalling 3.2 million vehicles worldwide to address a fuel pump issue that could result in engines stalling.
March 11, 2020 Auto Subrogation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Driving Too Fast On Winter Roads: 24 Vehicles Involved In Chain Reaction Crashes

Multiple Wisconsin State Patrol WSP troopers and motor carrier inspectors responded to a series of crashes involving approximately 20 vehicles and four semi-tractor trailer units Sunday.
February 11, 2020 Auto Liability Subrogation Wisconsin

Severe Weather Causes Millions In Damage To Port Milwaukee; 11 Killed In Midwest, South

Icy roads, deadly tornadoes, punishing waves — severe weekend weather has been blamed for 11 deaths and major damage in parts of the Midwest, South and Northeast. In Wisconsin, high winds, towering waves and flooding caused millions of dollars in damage to Port Milwaukee on Lake Michigan.
January 13, 2020 Property Alabama Arkansas Mississippi Oklahoma Texas

Over 48 Tons Of Packaged Salads Recalled Amid Multi-State Outbreak Of E. coli Infections

More than 97,000 pounds of salad products were recalled due to a possible E. coli contamination in the lettuce, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Tuesday.
November 21, 2019 Liability Subrogation Alabama Connecticut Florida Georgia Illinois

RoadKill Season Has Arrived; Be Wary Of Animals

Ah, fall: That magical time of year for apple picking, foliage tours, pumpkin spice lat...AUUGHGHGH WHY IS THERE A DEER ON MY HOOD?!
October 21, 2019 Auto Liability Iowa Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Montana

Overnight Tornado Leaves A Track Between Wisconsin Counties

At least one confirmed tornado touched down in western Wisconsin on Tuesday night, with a large amount of damage centered near the line separating Chippewa and Dunn counties.
September 25, 2019 Property Wisconsin

Over 1.2 Million Nissan, Infiniti Models Recalled Over Backup Camera Issue

Once a luxury, backup cameras are now a federally mandated piece of technology in all new cars. As such, any quirks with the systems can lead to recall headaches, as Nissan and its luxury division Infiniti are now experiencing.
September 24, 2019 Auto Subrogation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

GM Recalls 3.8 Million Vehicles In North America Due To Braking Issue

General Motors Co said Wednesday it was recalling 3.46 million U.S. pickup trucks and SUVs to address a vacuum pump issue that could make braking more difficult and that has been linked to 113 accidents and 13 injuries.
September 11, 2019 Auto Subrogation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

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