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Boeing Says It’s Fixing 737 NG Part NTSB Wants Redesigned
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board recommended Tuesday that the Boeing Co. 737 NG be redesigned to prevent a repeat of a fatal accident last year in which an engine part broke off in flight, killing a passenger. More than … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreSafety Board Meeting on Southwest Engine Failure that Caused Fatal Accident
WASHINGTON — The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is meeting on Tuesday to determine the probable cause of the April 2018 engine failure of Southwest Airlines Co flight 1380 that killed a passenger who was partially sucked out the … Source: Claims Journal
Read MorePG&E Is Dubious of Fire Victim’s Claim for a 500-Pound Emerald
PG&E Corp. says it has found suspicious monetary claims by victims of California’s wildfires, including one from a man who says a 500-pound (227-kilogram) emerald worth $280 million was destroyed at his home a year ago in the most destructive … Source: Claims Journal
Read MorePG&E Warns 750,000 Californians More Blackouts May be Near
California utility giant PG&E Corp. said it may cut the lights to more than 750,000 people across Northern California as the National Weather Service posted “red flag” warnings for high winds across the region. The bankrupt power company said Tuesday … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreJuul Sued by N.Y. State Over Marketing Vape Products to Kids
Juul Labs Inc. is being sued by New York for allegedly trampling state marketing laws by targeting teenagers in advertisements for e-cigarettes and making misleading statements about nicotine content in vaping products, among other things, the state’s top law enforcement … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreJunkyard Billionaire Built Fortune on Spare Parts
The 2019 Ferrari 812 Superfast is a beast by any measure. With 789 horsepower and a top speed of 211 miles per hour, it retails new for about $363,000. It could be yours for a fraction of the price, if … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreJuul Sued by California for Marketing E-Cigarettes to Teens
Juul Labs Inc. was sued by California for allegedly targeting teenagers with ads for its e-cigarettes, after a series of lawsuits filed by schools, parents and others against the market leader as deaths and illnesses linked to vaping add up … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreOperator of ‘Booter’ Service for Cyber Attacks Sentenced to 13 Months
An Illinois man who has been hacking since he was a teenager was sentenced last week to 13 months in prison and ordered to forfeit $542,925 for operating a service that charged subscription fees to hackers who launched millions of … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreAs Extreme Storms Wreck Power Grids, Japan Seeks Home Battery Networks
After recent typhoons ravaged Japan’s grid and disrupted power to almost 1.4 million customers, the government is encouraging homeowners to invest in storage systems, seeking to marry batteries with existing rooftop solar capacity to create backup electricity networks. The backbone … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreWalmart Alters Disability Reassignment Policy to Settle Suit
AUGUSTA, Maine — Walmart has agreed to change its national policy for reassigning disabled workers to settle a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in Maine. The settlement requires Walmart to offer disabled workers a vacant position … Source: Claims Journal
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