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Oklahoma Court: Marijuana Question Won’t Make November Ballot
A proposed state question on whether to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Oklahoma won’t appear on the November ballot, the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday, dealing a blow to Democrats who hoped the question would energize liberal voters. …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 3:49 PM |
Chicago to Pay $15 Million Over Woman’s Death in Police Chase Crash
The Chicago City Council approved a settlement on Wednesday that will pay $15 million to the family of a woman who was killed when a police cruiser ran a red light and slammed into her SUV after officers allegedly ignored …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 3:33 PM |
Michigan Property Owners, 3M Settle PFAS Case for $54 Million
A judge has given tentative approval to a $54 million settlement involving 3M Co., a shoe manufacturer and property owners in western Michigan who said their land and wells were contaminated by toxic “forever chemicals.” The deal involves approximately 1,700 …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 3:31 PM |
Stoplight Shooting Not Covered by Uninsured Motorist Policy, Carolina High Court Says
A fatal shooting by a disturbed driver is not covered by the victim’s uninsured motorist policy, the South Carolina Supreme Court decided this week in an opinion that shows how court rulings on the issue have evolved over the last …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 3:15 PM |
Markets/Coverages: Marsh Clients Can Pay Fees With Carbon Credits; Cowbell Debuts Adaptive Cyber, Launches Cowbell Specialty
Marsh announced that U.S. clients now have the option to pay their Marsh service fees in voluntary carbon offset credits and renewable energy certificates (RECs). The move – believed to be a first-of-its-kind in the financial services industry – is …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 2:42 PM |
Oregon Hospital Issued Workplace Safety Fines
The Oregon State Hospital is facing a $54,000 fine for failing to investigate workplace injuries. The citation, brought by the state’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration, alleges that from January 2021 to June 2022 the hospital didn’t investigate every time …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 2:15 PM |
Big ‘I’ and Reagan Consulting Release 2022 Best Practices Study Results
As the independent agency channel moves past the coronavirus pandemic and into uncertain economic headwinds, Best Practices agencies achieved record highs in organic growth and profitability, according to the 2022 Best Practices Study by the Big “I” and Reagan Consulting. …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 2:01 PM |
Pennsylvania Recovers $1.7M for Buyers of Car Repair Coverage Service Contracts
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro said his office has secured a court order for more than $1.7 million in restitution against a car service coverage firm he said denied claims for services and refused to refund payments. The AG has …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 1:46 PM |
Federal Appeals Court Upends $6M Lead Paint Verdict From 2019
A federal appeals court has cleared one paint manufacturer and ordered a retrial for two others in a case in which a jury in 2019 awarded $6 million to three men whose brain damage was blamed on their years of …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 1:33 PM |
New Jersey Liquor Board Readies Permits for Home Delivery of Alcoholic Drinks
New Jersey recently announced a permitting process that allows third-party delivery services like DoorDash, Instacart, and Amazon Flex to deliver alcoholic beverages – including cocktails “to go” – from restaurants, bars, and liquor stores to customers’ doorsteps. The permit, authorized …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 1:27 PM |
News Archives - Claims Journal
No Coverage for Alabama Builder Who Delayed Notice of Construction Defect Claims
An Alabama federal court ruled this week that a builder’s commercial general liability insurer has no duty to defend or indemnify against two construction defect lawsuits it faces, because it didn’t notify the insurer in a timely fashion. The U.S. …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 4:39 PM |
NOAA: 6th Warmest August on Record
August 2022 was the world’s sixth-warmest August in 143 years, according to scientists at NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information. The warm August wrapped up the Northern Hemisphere’s second-hottest meteorological summer on record. Climate by the numbers August 2022 The …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 2:18 PM |
Thieves Target Hyundai, Kia Cars Lacking Anti-Theft Technology
Some Hyundai and Kia cars and SUVs are missing a “key” anti-theft device, and thieves know. An insurance industry group says these cars are stolen at nearly twice the rate of the rest of the auto industry because their keys …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 12:41 PM |
Stranded Hurricane Fiona Victims in Puerto Rico Await Aid
Hurricane Fiona left hundreds of people stranded across Puerto Rico after smashing roads and bridges, with authorities still struggling to reach people four days after the storm smacked the U.S. territory, causing historic flooding. For now, government officials are working …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 12:31 PM |
‘Captain America’ Actor Puts Down Shield to Repair Roofs in New Orleans
Actor Anthony Mackie was not carrying his Captain America shield when he returned to his hometown of New Orleans, La., to help repair hurricane-damaged roofs but for people in his old neighborhood knowing their tarp-covered roofs were getting repaired was …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 12:21 PM |
Officer Found Reckless in Pedestrian Crash By Mississippi Court
Mississippi’s top appeals court has determined a police officer recklessly disregarded the safety of pedestrians in 2018 when he drove over the speed limit and crashed into a car. The Mississippi Court of Appeals issued the 5-4 ruling Tuesday, overturning …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 12:14 PM |
New York AG Sues Trump, Insurance Fraud One of Many Allegations
New York’s attorney general sued former President Donald Trump and his company for fraud on Wednesday, alleging they padded his net worth by billions of dollars by lying about the value of prized assets including golf courses, hotels and his …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 9:48 AM |
Washington Roofing Companies Face $1M+ in Fines for Repeated Fall Risks
Two Washington roofing companies named to the Washington Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) severe violators list are facing large fines for allowing roofers to work on top of homes without using fall protection, among other safety violations. Allways Roofing, …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 8:50 AM |
Report: Auto Theft Rates High in Western States
Vehicle thefts continue to skyrocket in many areas of the U.S., according to the latest National Insurance Crime Bureau’s (NICB) Hot Spots Report. Nationwide, 932,329 vehicles were reported stolen in 2021, a 6% increase over 2020, and a 17% increase …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 1:15 PM |
More Coaches Named in South Carolina Cheerleader Abuse Case
A lawsuit alleging the rampant sexual abuse of underage athletes at a competitive cheerleading gym in South Carolina has been amended to name six more coaches as defendants and three more accusers. The accusers – now seven female and two …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 12:40 PM |
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