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Massive Texas Dairy Farm Blaze Caused by Engine Fire in Manure Hauler
DIMMITT, Texas (AP) — A fire and explosion at a dairy farm in the Texas Panhandle that injured one person and killed an estimated 18,000 head of cattle was an accident that started with an engine fire in a manure … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreIll. Supreme Ct. Clarifies Standard to Name Defendants in Malpractice Suits
More than 40 years ago, the Illinois legislature sought to reduce the number of defendants in medical malpractice actions by allowing plaintiffs to name health care providers as respondents for the purposes of discovery and convert them to defendants later … Source: Claims Journal
Read MorePeople and Dogs Rescued from Apartment Fire in Downtown Portland, Ore.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Firefighters rescued over a dozen people and three dogs from a dramatic apartment building fire Tuesday in downtown Portland, Oregon. Portland Fire & Rescue tweeted about 10:45 a.m. that they had responded to the blaze and … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreNew Zealand Police Say Hostel Fire that Killed 6 Was Arson
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) – New Zealand police said Wednesday they believe a fire that killed at least six people in a Wellington hostel was arson and launched a homicide investigation. Police Inspector Dion Bennett said they haven’t yet arrested … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreSurging Alaska Rivers Leave Behind Huge Chunks of Ice, Damaged Homes
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – Ice jams that blocked two Alaska rivers broke loose over the weekend, unleashing a surge of ice and water that caused major floods, damaged homes and left behind huge chunks of ice as tall as 12 … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreFord Recalls 422,000 SUVs Because Rear View Camera Display May Fail
WASHINGTON, May 18 (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co is recalling 422,000 sport utility vehicles in the United States because the video output may fail even after getting a prior recall repair, preventing the rear view camera image from displaying. The … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreConsultants: Design Issues, Operations Lapses Led to Big Kansas Oil Spill
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Pipeline design issues, lapses by its operators and problems caused during its construction led to a massive oil spill on the Keystone pipeline system in northeastern Kansas, according to a report for U.S. government regulators. An … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreRecalled Peloton Treadmills Get US Regulator Approval for Repair
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Thursday approved a repair for a rear guard of Peloton Interactive Inc’s recalled ‘Tread+’ treadmill. The fitness equipment maker had announced a costly recall of its ‘Tread+’ treadmill in 2021 following the reports … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreIn Twitter Case, Supreme Court Protects Companies from Terrorism Lawsuits
The US Supreme Court on Thursday refused to clear a path for victims of attacks by militant organizations to hold social media companies liable under an anti-terrorism law for failing to stop the groups from using their platforms, handing a … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreSanctions Continue to Pile Up for MMA’s Hurricane-Damage Suits
Even though they have been suspended from the practice of law, attorneys with McClenny Moseley & Associates continue to rack up penalties as federal judges clean up a mess created by the law firm’s mass filing of hundreds of hurricane-damage … Source: Claims Journal
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