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How Did the Maui Fire Spread so Quickly? Overgrown Gully, Stubborn Embers May Be Key
Melted remains of an old car tire. Heavily burned trees. A charred stump of an abandoned utility pole. Investigators are examining these and other pieces of evidence as they seek to solve the mystery of last month’s deadly Maui wildfire: … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreIllinois Appellate Panel Relieves Freight Broker of Liability for $18M Jury Verdict
A freight broker is not liable for an $18 million jury award to the mother of a teenage boy who suffered a brain injury when he was struck by a truck, an Illinois appellate court ruled Wednesday. A panel of … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreKia, Hyundai Recall 3.37 Million US Vehicles over Fire Risks
WASHINGTON –– Hyundai and Kia are recalling a combined 3.37 million vehicles in the United States due to the risk of engine fires, telling owners to park outside and away from structures until repairs are complete. The automakers say internal … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreCould Appeal Decision in Florida Roof Case Lead to More Expert Witness Challenges?
Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Co. will have to go back to court to show how an insured’s roof expert was in error when he used questionable data and failed to inspect the claimed damage before a south Florida home … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreInsurance Broker in Menendez Case Allegedly Got Senator’s Help With Fraud Charge
The defendants in the corruption case involving U.S. Senator Robert Menendez include a former New Jersey insurance broker who was convicted of premium fraud in 2011 and lost his insurance license. Jose Uribe allegedly got involved with Menendez in his … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreNew Cars Are Supposed to Be Getting Safer. So Why Are Fatalities on the Rise?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Alyssa Milligan was someone who intuitively knew when another person needed help, encouragement or a kind word. Although she was new to Tennessee, the 23-year old physical therapy student, whose mother called her “Sweet Alyssa,” had … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreUkrainian Boat Captain Found Guilty in Hungary for 2019 Danube Collision that Killed at Least 27
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The captain of a river cruise boat that collided with another vessel in Hungary`s capital in 2019, killing at least 27 people who were mostly tourists from South Korea, was found guilty on Tuesday of negligence … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreBermuda Premier Says `Sophisticated and Deliberate’ Cyberattack Hobbles Government Services
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A major cyberattack has hobbled government operations in Bermuda, with officials struggling to restore service. Premier David Burt said Monday that the government is trying to identify what happened and how, adding that he … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreViewpoint: Building Damage Assessments for HVAC&R Systems and Components
Heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems and equipment are often included in residential and light commercial building damage loss claims or forensic property assessments, especially those system components that are installed outdoors. For those who write or review large estimates, this … Source: Claims Journal
Read More2 Public Adjusters Among 4 Arrested in Attempted Homeowners Insurance Scam
Authorities in Florida announced the arrest of two licensed public adjusters, a person posing as a public adjuster and the owner of a mold remediation company for allegedly attempting to scam a 94-year-old homeowner by filing a fraudulent insurance claims. … Source: Claims Journal
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