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Concussion Deal Critics Seek Court Review of $1B NFL Settlement Offer
Critics of the proposed $1 billion settlement of NFL concussion claims want a full U.S. appeals court in Philadelphia to review a recent court decision that upheld the deal. The challengers believe the lead players’ lawyers negotiated away compensation for … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreIllinois Court Rules Business Contracts, AI Provisions Must Match to Gain Coverage
In a decision with more than the usual transaction guidance, an Illinois federal district court has taught businesses how important it is to satisfy with precision the requirements of their counterparties’ insurance policies, if they hope to gain the shelter … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreAutonomous Cars Confused by America’s Shabby Roads
Volvo’s North American CEO, Lex Kerssemakers, lost his cool as the automaker’s semi-autonomous prototype sporadically refused to drive itself during a press event at the Los Angeles Auto Show. “It can’t find the lane markings!” Kerssemakers griped to Mayor Eric … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreEleventh Circuit Criticizes District Court for Focusing on Bad Faith Set-up Conduct
In Moore v. GEICO General Ins. Co., 2016 WL 736824 (11th Cir., Feb. 19, 2016), the United States Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a District Court grant of summary judgment in favor of GEICO in a bad faith set-up … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreCal Fire Says PG&E at Fault for 2015 Butte Fire
The Calaveras County Board of Supervisorssaid it will pursue all legal avenues and seek hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation from Pacific Gas and Electric Co. after a Cal Fire investigation determined the utility was guilty of causing the … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreSea Level Rise Summit Coincides With Current Florida Flood Risk
Just as parts of South Florida are bracing for potential risks of flooding in low-lying areas due to the close proximity of the moon, high tides, sea-level rise and inclement weather, Florida Atlantic University is spearheading efforts to bring together … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreGlobal Weather Agency Takes 3 Hurricane Names Off the List
WMO’s Hurricane Committee announced that it will no longer use the names Erika and Joaquin for future tropical storms or hurricanes in the Atlantic, and the name Patricia will no longer be used in the eastern North Pacific. The three … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreWildfires Create Dangerous Gaps in California’s Pacific Crest Hiking Trail
Vast wildfires have created lengthy gaps in Southern California sections of the famed Pacific Crest Trail, which hikers must bypass via shuttles or alternate routes to avoid dangerous conditions like unstable trees and loose rocks. Long-distance backpackers must be shuttled … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreFeds End Honda Probe for Failing to Report Deaths, Injuries
The U.S. government has closed an investigation into Honda’s failure to report deaths and injuries, saying that the company has met all of its obligations. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents posted on its website Monday that … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreNew Fire Safety Laws in Dubai After Skyscraper Blazes
Dubai will supervise construction crews more strictly and monitor the material they use after a series of skyscraper fires, including a New Year’s Eve blaze that made headlines around the world, a top civil defense official said Wednesday. Speaking to … Source: Claims Journal
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