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Business News: The Dentists Insurance Company, Worley Claims Service, Crawford & Co.
Dentists Benefits, Northwest Dentists Merge With The Dentists Insurance Company Dentists Benefits Insurance Company (DBIC) and Northwest Dentists Insurance Company (NORDIC), acquired by The Dentists Insurance Company (TDIC) in February 2017, merged with, and into, their parent company, TDIC, effective … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreToyota Recalls 1.7M Vehicles in North America to Fix Airbags
Toyota is recalling 1.7 million vehicles in North America to replace potentially deadly Takata front passenger airbag inflators. The move announced Wednesday includes 1.3 million vehicles in the U.S. and is part of the largest series of automotive recalls in … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreCES 2019: Lighting Used to Reduce Autonomous Vehicle Accidents
Reducing autonomous vehicle accidents during testing may be as easy as adding lighting. Hyundai MOBIS showcased the latest Communication Lighting concept at the CES show in Las Vegas this week. Communication Lighting uses an “Indicating Lighting Zone” to indicate when … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreIndiana Mom Supports Stricter Bus Law After Children’s Deaths
The mother of three children fatally struck while crossing a northern Indiana highway to board their school bus supports legislation for tougher penalties against drivers who pass buses with extended stop arms. Brittany Ingle, her husband and father joined lawmakers … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreSex Assault Victim Wants New Jersey College Held Liable
A lawyer for a college student who was sexually assaulted at a fraternity “Date Night” party and then driven across campus and assaulted again asked a U.S. appeals court Tuesday to hold the public college liable. Lawyer Patrick J. Whalen … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreWildfire Investments, 911 Fee Proposed by California Governor
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday pledged fresh investments to prevent, fight and escape wildfires, including millions to help local governments improve their communication during emergencies and a fee to fund an update for the state’s 911 system. Newsom outlined … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreFood Inspections, Drug Reviews at Risk as Shutdown Slows FDA
The head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said that a government shutdown prevents it from doing some routine food safety inspections, and that the agency is weeks away from running out of funds it uses to review new … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreCalifornia Wildfire Aid Could Be Halted
President Donald Trump, who has blamed California’s forest management for last year’s disastrous fires, threatened to halt the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s assistance to victims unless that state changes its practices. “Billions of dollars are sent to the State of … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreTwo Insurers to Help Cover Some Crumbling Foundation Costs
Two insurance companies have agreed to provide a total of $10.5 million to help Connecticut homeowners cover the cost of repairing and replacing crumbling foundations, officials said Tuesday. The state has reached separate agreements with The Hartford and Liberty Mutual … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreTesla Sued for Passenger Death Due to Defective Battery
Chicago law firm Corboy & Demetrio said on Tuesday it filed a lawsuit against electric carmaker Tesla Inc alleging that its 2014 Model S sedan had a defective battery pack that caused the death of an 18-year old passenger in … Source: Claims Journal
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