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New Boeing 737 Max Documents Show ‘Very Disturbing’ Employee Concerns – U.S. House Aide

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WASHINGTON — Boeing Co. documents under review by a U.S. congressional panel appear to point to a “very disturbing” picture of commentary from the planemaker’s employees over the grounded 737 MAX aircraft, a congressional aide said on Tuesday. The documents … Source: Claims Journal

Drones Need Tracking Network for Expanded Flights, FAA Says

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All but the smallest civilian drones would have to broadcast radio tracking data to ensure greater safety and prevent terrorism under a sweeping proposal unveiled by U.S. regulators Thursday. The long-awaited draft rules call for a massive new tracking network … Source: Claims Journal

Kazakhstan Grounds Bek Air Planes After Crash Kills at Least 12

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At least a dozen people died after a plane crashed shortly after takeoff early Friday in southeastern Kazakhstan, leading local authorities to ground the rest of budget carrier Bek Air’s fleet. The twin-turbofan Fokker 100 aircraft was carrying 98 people … Source: Claims Journal

Ex-Deputy Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit for $250,000

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LAS VEGAS — A former chief deputy sheriff in rural Nevada has accepted $250,000 to end a lawsuit stemming from allegations the sheriff sexually harassed her in 2015. Melanie Keener’s attorney, Gus Falangas, characterized his client on Friday as happy … Source: Claims Journal

Vegas Newspaper Finds Trouble Tracking Casino Response Plans

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LAS VEGAS — Nevada security officials had trouble tracking resort emergency response plans, months after the Legislature tightened requirements for 91 casinos statewide to update and maintain playbooks for incidents including active shooters and natural disasters, a newspaper reported. The … Source: Claims Journal

Boeing Fires CEO Muilenburg to Restore Confidence Amid 737 Crisis

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Boeing Co has fired Chief Executive Dennis Muilenburg after repeatedly failing to contain the fallout from a pair of fatal crashes that halted output of its best-selling jetliner and tarnished its reputation with airlines and regulators. Boeing – beset by … Source: Claims Journal

Buffett Deputy Combs to Lead Geico While Running Portfolio

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When he’s not managing a $14 billion stock portfolio for Warren Buffett, Todd Combs will now also be running the second-biggest U.S. auto insurer. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. tapped one of its two key investing deputies to replace Bill Roberts as … Source: Claims Journal

11th Circuit Dismisses Suit Alleging Conspiracy to Deflate Auto Body Repair Changes

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A federal appellate court affirmed a decision to throw out a racketeering lawsuit brought by a group of 126 auto body collision repair shops against seven of the largest U.S. insurers. The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta agreed … Source: Claims Journal

NFL at 100: Helmets Go High Tech in Quest for Player Safety

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Long gone are the days of the leather shell and single-bar face mask. Today’s football helmets are technological marvels, using cutting edge materials and design elements to make the headgear the safest it’s been in the 100th season of the … Source: Claims Journal

Record Rain, Darkness: Seattle Braces for Floods, Mudslides

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SEATTLE — Record rainfall and darkness has hit Seattle as a major storm begins to lift across western Washington on the first day of winter, though the region is still at risk for flooding, mudslides and avalanches. Friday became the … Source: Claims Journal