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Police: New York Anti-Abortion Center Damaged by Arson
AMHERST, N.Y. (AP) — Police are investigating a fire at an anti-abortion center in a Buffalo suburb early Tuesday as a likely arson — one the center’s operators suspect is the work of women’s rights extremists. The fire was reported … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreClimate-Driven Flooding Poses Well Water Contamination Risks
ST. LOUIS (AP) — After a record-setting Midwestern rainstorm that damaged thousands of homes and businesses, Stefanie Johnson’s farmhouse in Blandinsville, Illinois, didn’t have safe drinking water for nearly two months. Flood water poured into her well, turning the water … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreMass. Supreme Asked if Insurer Must Reimburse Costs that Prevented Larger Claim
Ken’s Foods says it spared its insurer a potential $10 million pollution claim by spending more than $2 million on mitigation costs. It wants that money back. Steadfast Insurance Co. refuses to pay, saying that the policy it issued to … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreTesla Barred from Pausing Race Bias Case While Challenging Agency’s Powers
Tesla Inc TSLA.O cannot pause a California civil rights agency’s lawsuit alleging widespread race discrimination at an assembly plant while the electric carmaker separately challenges the agency’s ability to sue employers, a judge ruled on Wednesday. California Superior Court Judge … Source: Claims Journal
Read MorePlane Crash Mysteries Spur Renewed Calls for Cockpit Cameras
“We’re too low! We’re too low! We’re too low!” The Boeing Co. 737 co-pilot’s frenzied warnings on Sept. 28, 2018 came too late. Within seconds, the Air Niugini Ltd. passenger flight slammed into the waters of the western Pacific, half … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreMassachusetts Health Firm Reports Cyber Attack
A major medical imaging and outpatient surgery firm in Massachusetts has reported a cyber attack that may have compromised the medical data and identity of millions of patients. Shields Health Care Group said it recently became aware of suspicious activity … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreBrowns’ Watson Named in 24th Lawsuit by Massage Therapists
HOUSTON (AP) — A 24th woman filed a civil lawsuit Monday alleging sexual misconduct by Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, who is also awaiting possible discipline from the NFL. The latest lawsuit was filed in Houston by attorney Tony Buzbee, … Source: Claims Journal
Read More$3M Settlement Reached in Lawsuit over Black Man’s Death
A North Carolina sheriff’s office announced a $3 million settlement on Monday in a lawsuit filed by the family of an unarmed Black man who was shot and killed in his car by sheriff’s deputies more than a year ago. … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreChurch Convicts Catholic Ex-Priest of Abusing Boy for &ears
BERLIN (AP) — A Catholic diocese in Germany said Tuesday that a former priest has been convicted in a church trial of sexually abusing a minor over several years almost three decades ago. The man, who wasn’t identified, was ordered … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreWisconsin Supreme Court Says COVID Records Can be Released
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday said the state health department can release data on coronavirus outbreak cases, information sought two years ago near the beginning of the pandemic. The court ruled 4-3 against Wisconsin … Source: Claims Journal
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