Posts by Y@DminG

A Philadelphia police officer who was severely beaten by a robbery suspect in 2017 has won his right to add a psychological injury to his already settled workers’ compensation claim for physical injuries suffered in the incident. The officer’s employer, … Source: Claims Journal

An expanding Hurricane Erin is poised to bring rough surf and life-threatening waves to beaches from Florida from Massachusetts this week, despite spinning hundreds of miles off the US East Coast. Erin’s tropical winds now extend more than 205 miles … Source: Claims Journal

Four major heat waves, dry conditions and strong winds have turned Europe into a tinderbox this summer, fueling the most destructive wildfire season in nearly two decades. Blazes have scorched about 8,948 square kilometers (3,455 square miles) across the European … Source: Claims Journal

Tesla must face a certified class action by California drivers who said Elon Musk misled them for eight years about the self-driving capabilities of his company’s electric vehicles. U.S. District Judge Rita Lin said the common question of whether Tesla … Source: Claims Journal

Rose Hammond pushed authorities for years to lower the 55 mph speed limit on a two-lane road that passes her assisted living community, a church, two schools and a busy park that hosts numerous youth sports leagues. “What are you … Source: Claims Journal

Bayer said on Monday it reached agreements in principle with more than 200 plaintiffs to resolve the so-called Sky Valley Education Center product liability cases related to the chemical PCB, but said payments were already reflected in recent financial reporting. … Source: Claims Journal

Word on the street is that California employers should start expecting higher workers’ compensation rates. California employers have enjoyed a soft workers’ comp market for the last decade, but all indications are now pointing to the market hardening, entering a … Source: Claims Journal

Cyber insurance remains an area of growth opportunity for property and casualty insurers, particularly in the face of large-scale risk factors. According to a new report, “CYBER: Insights on the current and future state of the US cyber insurance market” … Source: Claims Journal

Mark Gilmartin grew up around golf, playing in national tournaments from a young age and competing in college. When his amateur golf career didn’t translate into a spot on the professional tour, he turned his love of golf into a … Source: Claims Journal

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission sued ticket reseller Key Investment Group for evading purchasing limits to buy up thousands of tickets to live events including Taylor Swift’s Eras tour and resell them at a markup, according to a complaint filed … Source: Claims Journal