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New York’s Winter Forecast a Toss-up This Year
Watching Siberian snowfall in October is usually a good way to predict how cold the coming winter will be in New York and other mid-latitude regions. This year, not so much. If there’s lots of snow across Eurasia, expect bitter … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreInsurTech Strikes: How AI and Machine Learning Are Redefining the Insurance Industry
The insurance industry has operated with great consistency and clear processes for many years. People may not always like or agree with how things work, but nearly everyone from the consumer to the provider essentially goes with it — no … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreRide-Sharing Firms, Manufacturers Trade Blame Over Flaming Scooters
Segway Ninebot, the primary manufacturer of shared electric scooters, is hitting back three days after one of the biggest scooter-sharing companies said manufacturing issues had led some vehicles to smolder or even catch fire. In a statement on Friday, the … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreUtility Disaster Fund Helps Pay for Outside Crews, Equipment and Supplies
Gulf Power has a disaster fund to pay for the thousands of out-of-state linemen and extra equipment needed to rebuild Bay County’s electrical system after Hurricane Michael. But whether that fund can cover the whole recovery cost isn’t yet known. … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreCalifornia Dam Spillway Repairs to Be Completed by Winter
California water officials said Wednesday that the $1.1 billion spillway at the nation’s tallest dam will be in full working order if it’s needed this winter, nearly two years after it was damaged and thousands were forced to flee. Crews … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreColorado Court Rules in Favor of Pot Grower in Devalued Property Case
A federal jury has ruled against a Colorado couple who claimed that a marijuana growing operation hurt the value of their property with sweeping mountain views in a case that was closely watched by the U.S. cannabis industry. Jurors reached … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreContractor Mismarked Gas Line Before Deadly Blast
A utility-location worker failed to properly mark a natural gas line in a Madison, Wis., suburb this summer, leading to an explosion that leveled more than half a dozen buildings and killed a firefighter, according to court documents. A search … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreCriminal Probe Launched in Massachusetts Gas Blasts
NiSource Inc. disclosed that federal authorities have launched a criminal investigation in connection with a series of explosions on its natural gas network that rocked several towns north of Boston in September. The Sept. 13 blasts erupted in the towns … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreFlorida Man Sues Tesla Over Autopilot Feature, Crash
A Florida man says the autopilot feature of his Tesla vehicle failed to detect a disabled car on a highway, leading to a collision that left him with permanent injuries, according to a negligence lawsuit filed Tuesday. Shawn Hudson said … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreWisconsin Supreme Court Rules a Single Occurrence Applies in Fire Case
In a ruling published this week, Wisconsin’s highest court reversed and remanded a court of appeals decision that found a fire loss constituted multiple occurrences. At issue, was whether a $2 million aggregate limit or $500,000 per occurrence limit applied … Source: Claims Journal
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