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MSHA: No Mine Gets Pattern of Violations Notice for 3rd Year in a Row

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration announced that – for the third consecutive year – none of the nation’s more than 13,000 mining operations meets the criteria for a Pattern of Violations notice. The screening period … Source: Claims Journal

Jury Awards Texas Wedding Photographer $1M for Defamation

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A Texas jury has awarded a wedding photographer more than $1 million after determining a newly married couple unhappy with her work launched a social media campaign to post falsehoods about her. The Dallas County jury found Friday that the … Source: Claims Journal

Wells Fargo Faces Lawsuits, Lawmakers Over Car Lending, Insurance Scandal

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At least three lawsuits have now been filed against Wells Fargo from customers who say they were hurt by the bank’s latest scandal, involving how it operated its auto lending business. In Washington, D.C., some politicians still angry at Wells … Source: Claims Journal

Employers Take Steps to Keep Older Workers Safe

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When managers at Bon Secours Virginia Health System started analyzing workers’ compensation cases, they noticed a bad combination: Older nurses were having problems from lifting heavy and sicker patients. “We saw an increase in back injuries and older workers were … Source: Claims Journal

Money Runs Low as Wildfires Continue to Torch Montana

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Montana’s worst fire season in years is expected to scorch the drought-stricken landscape well into fall, long after the state’s firefighting reserves run out thanks to politicians diverting millions of dollars to fill a budget shortfall. There is only $12 … Source: Claims Journal

IIHS: Rear Passengers That Skip Seat Belts Risk Injury to Others, Self

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Adults have gotten the message that it’s safer for kids to ride in the back seat properly restrained, but when it comes to their own safety, there is a common misperception that buckling up is optional. Among adults who admit … Source: Claims Journal

Study: Teens Entering Senior Year Become Riskier Drivers

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As teens get ready to head back to school this fall, a new study conducted by Liberty Mutual Insurance and SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) finds that older teen drivers are overconfident and perceive themselves as safer drivers despite experiencing … Source: Claims Journal

State Agency Seeks $16K Fines After Deadly Vegas-Area Track Crash

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Nevada safety officials are recommending fines of $16,000 against a tourist-oriented exotic auto track near Las Vegas where a Canadian man and an instructor died in a fiery crash of a high-performance Lamborghini in February. The state Occupational Safety and … Source: Claims Journal

Officials Not Ready Yet Despite Arkansas Law Saying 75 MPH Speed Limit OK

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While a new Arkansas law that took effect Tuesday authorizes speeds of up to 75 mph on some major highways, state highway officials said, “Not so fast.” Engineers are still studying road designs and traffic patterns to determine whether Arkansas … Source: Claims Journal

People News: EagleView, Vanguard Claims Administration, Arbella

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EagleView Promotes Cook to Oversee Insurance Claims and Underwriting Technology EagleView Technologies, a provider of aerial imagery and data analytics for government, insurance and commercial sectors, has promoted Kenneth Cook, CPCU, CLU, ChFC, to senior vice president of EagleView OnSite … Source: Claims Journal