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200M Eggs Recalled Due to Salmonella Concerns
More than 200 million eggs distributed to restaurants and grocery stores in nine states have been recalled because of bacterial contamination. A notice posted on the Food & Drug Administration website Friday said the eggs shipped from a North Carolina … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreMichigan Senate Votes No Ban on Pit Bulls
No bans on pit bulls allowed, Michigan’s Senate said on Thursday. The chamber voted 22-13 to prohibit local governments from dictating breed-specific regulations on dogs. The bill now heads to the House for consideration. About 30 of Michigan’s local governments … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreColorado’s Fire Season Could Be Worst Since 2012 and 2013
Forecasts indicate Colorado could be in for its worst wildfire year since the historic fire seasons of 2012 and 2013, leading Gov. John Hickenlooper and fire officials to warn residents on Friday to do their part to help prevent fires. … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreFeds Say Local Officials Share Blame in Atlanta Bridge Collapse
The Georgia Department of Transportation is partially responsible for a fire that caused a section of interstate to collapse last year in Atlanta, federal investigators said in a report released Wednesday. The National Transportation Safety Board said in the report … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreBusiness News: Plymouth Rock, State Farm, Ametros
Plymouth Rock Assurance Enters New York State Auto Insurance Market On the heels of its expansion into Pennsylvania, Plymouth Rock Assurance will introduce drivers in the Empire State to its unique product and service offerings like the Crashbusters mobile claims … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreFlorida’s Citizens Approves Changes to Managed Repair Program to Stem AOB Abuse
Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has approved a slate of policy language changes designed to protect consumers while addressing rising costs of non-weather water loss claims and related litigation that continue to drive premiums higher, according to a statement from the … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreMenards Sues Georgia Firm Over Moving Walkway Injuries
Menards is suing a Georgia company for personal injury claims tied to moving walkways installed in some of the Wisconsin-based home improvement chain’s stores. Menards filed the lawsuit against ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corp. last week in Eau Claire County Court, The … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreNFL Wants Fraud Investigator Appointed in Concussion Settlement
The NFL accused some lawyers representing players in the $1 billion concussion settlement of fraud and wants a special investigator appointed. Plaintiffs’ lawyers contend the league is not awarding settlement funds fast enough. So far, $227 million in claims have … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreHurricane Names Harvey, Irma, Maria and Nate Retired
The names of hurricanes that killed hundreds of people in 2017 and helped cause more than $215 billion in damage have been retired, never to be used again for the Atlantic. Say good-bye, and good riddance, to Harvey, Irma, Maria … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreDeadly New Mexico Rail Crash Spurs Safety Recommendations
The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday recommended that railroad companies install video and audio recording devices in their locomotive cabs to monitor the activities of crew members and ensure safe operations. The board during a meeting in Washington, D.C., … Source: Claims Journal
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