Archive for August 2019
Jury Indicts Capital One Hacker Suspect on Wire Fraud, Data Theft Charges
A federal grand jury has indicted the suspected hacker who obtained personal information of over 100 million people in the Capital One Financial Corp. data breach on charges of wire fraud and computer data theft, the U.S. Department of Justice … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreFlorida Prepares for Hurricane Dorian; CoreLogic Warns on Homes Exposed
Hurricane Dorian has set its sights on the Southeast coast, with Florida likely to be the state that feels the biggest impact when it makes its U.S. landfall sometime over the weekend or early next week, according to forecasters. Disaster … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreHurricane Dorian Gains Strength Heading for Florida
Hurricane Dorian gained strength as it crept closer to Florida’s coast on Friday, raising the risk that parts of the U.S. state will be hit by strong winds, a storm surge and heavy rain for a prolonged period after it … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreDelaware Jury to Decide If Mayor, Fire Chief Liable for Fatal Fire
A federal lawsuit over an arson fire that killed three firefighters can proceed against the city of Wilmington and its former mayor and fire chief. The Delaware News Journal reports Judge Mary Pat Thynge dismissed some claims, but recommended that … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreSkirting Statute of Limitations, Men Suing Pennsylvania Diocese Claim Cover-Up
Frustrated by the Pennsylvania Legislature, four men are taking advantage of a shifting legal landscape to file suit against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Scranton over decades-old allegations of clergy sexual abuse. The plaintiffs, who range in age from 45 … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreNew Hampshire Follows Massachusetts with 4,000 Driver License Suspensions
New Hampshire plans to suspend the licenses of nearly 4,000 drivers in the latest fallout following a June crash that killed seven motorcyclists , Gov. Chris Sununu said this week. The Republican governor said the review of the Division of … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreTennessee Valley Coal Ash Cleanup Workers Face Burden of Proving Illnesses
The Tennessee Valley Authority, long respected for providing good jobs and cheap electricity, is facing a growing backlash over its handling of a massive coal ash spill a decade ago, with potentially serious consequences for an industry often opposed to … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreAlaska Eyes Shutting Down Games, Parties, Performances at Breweries
An Alaska regulation agency has proposed changes that would limit activities at city breweries and distilleries, officials said. The Alaska Alcoholic Beverage Control Board has proposed modifications to a state statute that would further prohibit onsite activities at alcohol manufacturing … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreIndustry Appointments: Honk, QBE, Insurity, Berkley One
Honk Appoints Executive VP Honk Technologies, a platform that connects drivers with towing professionals and insurers, announced the appointment of Rochelle Thielen to the nearly created role of executive vice president for partnerships. Thielen is an automotive industry expert with … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreDuPont to Stop Buying Firefighting Foam With Controversial PFAS Chemicals
Industrial materials maker DuPont said on Wednesday it would stop buying and using firefighting foams made with a controversial class of chemicals, which are at the center of multiple environmental lawsuits, by the end of 2021. The chemicals, which have … Source: Claims Journal
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