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Man Loses Arm and Leg after Explosion at South Florida Scrap Yard

An explosion at a scrap-metal yard in South Florida left a man with such serious injuries that his arm and part of his leg had to be amputated Monday. News outlets reported that the man was unloading a large medical …

California Commissioner, Emergency Agencies Issue ‘Safer From Wildfires’ Framework

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and emergency management leaders in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Administration on Monday announced “Safer from Wildfires,” an insurance framework that incorporates wildfire safety measures while intending to make homes and businesses more resilient. “Safer from Wildfires” …

Judge Throws Out Palin Defamation Suit But Still Wants Jury to Issue Verdict

A U.S. judge said on Monday he will throw out Sarah Palin’s defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, after concluding that an editorial in the newspaper did not maliciously link the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican U.S. vice …

Texas Supreme Court Rules Golf Cart Accident Isn’t Covered in District’s Auto Liability Policy

The Texas Supreme Court recently ruled that injuries suffered in a golf cart at a school isn’t covered in an auto liability policy held by the school district. In Pharr–San Juan–Alamo Independent School District, v. Texas Political Subdivisions Property/Casualty Joint …

Valentine Heartbreaker: Romance Scammers Took in $547 Million in 2021

New data show that more consumers than ever are falling prey to romance scammers. Consumers reported losing $547 million in 2021 alone. The Federal Trade Commission’s data spotlight shows that in 2021 reported losses to romance scammers were up nearly …

People Moves: Burns & Wilcox Adds 5 to Private Client and Flood; AmTrust Forms New E&S Leadership Team Led by Bublitz

Wholesale insurance broker Burns & Wilcox has added five new associates across the country to its private client and flood teams within its Personal Insurance practice group. The professionals joining Burns & Wilcox teams include Nelson Oliva, Kristopher Guasch, Andrew …

Bus Firm Reaches $20M False Claims Act Settlement With New Jersey Transit

A bus company accused of overcharging New Jersey Transit for missed trips and over-billing for hours and miles driven will pay more than $20 million to settle a lawsuit brought by the state, the attorney general’s office said Friday. Acting …

Court Upholds Decision Not to Certify Class in Washington Auto Case

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the district court’s decision declining to certify a proposed damages class in an auto insurance diversity action in Washington involving Liberty Mutual. This case centers on how auto insurance companies value totaled …

Program in Michigan Targeting Basement Flooding from Storms

Detroit is starting a program to reduce chronic basement flooding during intense storms. The program initially will target two neighborhoods and later expand to others, Mayor Mike Duggan said. The strategy follows major rain events last summer that left thousands …

Criminals Gained Access to Info on 650K Through Washington Database

Investigators believe hackers stole at least some of the Social Security numbers and other sensitive personal data of 650,000 current and former Washington state professionals and business owners during a breach of a state database. The Seattle Times reports the …

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