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Utah Sees Most Wildfires in 15 Years
The 370 structures burned in Utah wildfires so far this year is more than the previous five years combined and the most in the last 15 years. Structures lost to Utah wildfires in the last five years combined would not … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreStates Reconsider Confidentiality Agreements in Workplace Harassment Cases
Confidentiality agreements have come under fire during the #MeToo movement as one way abusive men have been able to hold on to their jobs, and keep harassing more women. State lawmakers are listening. They introduced bills in at least 16 … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreMass Shooting at Esports Event Raises Calls for More Security
A champion gamer’s decision to open fire Sunday afternoon during a video competition – killing two people and wounding nine others before killing himself – has prompted calls from gamers for more security at esports tournaments. “It’s very clear that … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreToyota Invests $500M in Uber to Get Self-Driving Cars on the Road
Toyota Motor Corp. is expanding an alliance with Uber Technologies Inc. through a new investment and a plan to get self-driving cars on the road, said a person familiar with the matter. The Japanese automaker will invest about $500 million … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreAmbiguous Grant Of Collapse Coverage Construed In Policyholder’s Favor
Invoking the familiar insurance contract interpretation doctrine of California and other jurisdictions, that truly ambiguous policy wording must be construed against the insurer drafting it, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California decided on August 16, 2018 … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreHurricane Lane Drops Close to 4 Feet of Rain on Hawaii
A once-powerful hurricane twisted and drifted away from Hawaii, leaving behind heavily saturated ground on the Big Island and many residents on other islands relieved it didn’t wreak more havoc. Firefighters on the Big Island rescued 39 people from floodwaters … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreCalifornia Releases Plan to Assist Utilities With Wildfire Costs
California lawmakers outlined a proposal to help PG&E Corp. and other utilities cope with billions of dollars of potential damages from deadly wildfires that ravaged the state last year. SANTA ROSA, CA, Coffey Park in Santa Rosa, California, where wildfires … Source: Claims Journal
Read MorePrince’s Family Sues Doctor That Prescribed Pain Pills
The family of the late rock star Prince is suing a doctor who prescribed pain pills for him, saying the doctor failed to treat him for opiate addiction and therefore bears responsibility for his death two years ago, their attorney … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreHouston Marks Harvey Anniversary With Flood Control Vote
Voters in Houston and its surrounding county were marking Saturday’s anniversary of Hurricane Harvey coming ashore by deciding whether to approve the issuance of $2.5 billion in bonds to fund flood control projects that might mitigate the damage caused by … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreNo-Fault Insurance Law Subject of Detroit Mayor, Residents’ Suit
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and residents have filed a federal lawsuit over Michigan’s no-fault auto insurance law. The lawsuit was filed Thursday against Patrick McPharlin, the director of Michigan’s Department of Insurance and Financial Services, which oversees the state’s no-fault … Source: Claims Journal
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