The mother of a Westfield High School student injured after a stage collapse sent dozens of students falling into an orchestra pit filed a lawsuit against the Indiana school corporation Thursday for damages. The complaint filed by Jennifer Hoffman in … Source: Claims Journal

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York announced a compensation program Thursday for victims of sex abuse by priests who are willing to forego lawsuits in exchange for an award to be determined by an independent mediator. “One sin, one … Source: Claims Journal

The operator of the popular Philadelphia, Pa., duck boat tours has suspended operations in the city “indefinitely,” the company said. Branson, Missouri-based Ride the Ducks announced on its website Wednesday that it made the move due to financial reasons. “Due … Source: Claims Journal

Officials at a Pennsylvania hospital say a July air conditioning malfunction that pumped humid air into operating rooms cost the hospital an estimated $13.5 million in damages. LNP newspaper reports that figure doesn’t include the price to repair the failed … Source: Claims Journal

The Obama administration is setting a goal of eliminating traffic fatalities and injuries in the United States within the next 30 years. Transportation Department officials laid out a plan Wednesday that would focus first on promoting efforts such as increased … Source: Claims Journal

Federal investigators estimate a commuter train was traveling two to three times the 10 mph speed limit when it slammed into a New Jersey rail terminal last week, a U.S. official told The Associated Press Tuesday. The official, who was … Source: Claims Journal

A longtime employee of the Washington Attorney General’s Office has been let go after it came to light that he knew the state’s expert witnesses in litigation over the deadly Oso landslide were deleting emails that should have been preserved. … Source: Claims Journal

AF Group Names Kuss as Senior Vice President and Chief Claims Officer Michigan-based AF Group named Jeff Kuss senior vice president and chief claims officer. Kuss will lead a team responsible for Claims Administration, Investigative Services, Medical Management, Large Loss, … Source: Claims Journal

New safety technology that may have prevented last week’s deadly train crash in New Jersey is being implemented along some rail lines in Minnesota and elsewhere. The new technology, known as positive train control, is designed to automatically slow or … Source: Claims Journal

As Hurricane Matthew descends on the Eastern seaboard, the U.S. candle industry and state fire marshals are advising consumers to take critical safety measures when using candles or other open flames during a power outage. An estimated 26 percent of … Source: Claims Journal