Wednesday 6 March 2013

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National

Commentary: Unscrupulous Practices in the Glass Industry

When Business Models Collide This article takes an in depth look at the dysfunction in the auto glass industry and its implications for the ...

Falling Trees, Flying Branches Kick Start Damage During Tornadoes

Temperatures are slowly starting to warm up and spring weather is right around the corner. While it may bring out the birds, tree buds and ...

Sandy Battered the Poor Hardest, Studies Show

Superstorm Sandy punished low-income people in New York and New Jersey, especially renters who are now at risk of being unable to find new ...

Artic Ice Loss Amplified Superstorm Sandy Violence

If you believe that last October's Superstorm Sandy was a freak of nature - the confluence of unusual meteorological, atmospheric and ...

Black Book & Fitch Ratings Launch Quarterly Vehicle Depreciation Report

Vehicles are likely to depreciate to a greater degree this year, though not enough to present any major obstacles to U.S. auto loan and ...

USAA Adding Close to 3,500 New Positions Through 2015

USAA, a leading financial services provider for the military community and their families, today unveiled plans to add as many as 3,500 net ...

General Star Launches High Value Homeowners Program

General Star Management Company announced its High Value Homeowners program. Effective March 1, the product is offered through All Risks, ...
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East

New Jersey Finds 124 Unregistered Post-Sandy Contractors

New Jersey inspectors have found 124 unregistered contractors doing work on homes damaged by Superstorm Sandy since January. Investigators ...

It Will Cost More to Rebuild New Jersey Boardwalk

It's going to cost nearly $2.5 million more than first thought to rebuild Belmar's boardwalk that was destroyed by Superstorm Sandy. The ...

Ex-Bus MBTA Driver Convicted of Misleading Police

A former MBTA bus driver has been convicted of misleading transit police when she said a stranger shot at her and robbed her on duty in ...

Ex-DEP Boss: Buy Out Flood-Prone New Jersey Homes

As lawmakers consider a package of bills to help the state recover from Superstorm Sandy, a former state environmental protection ...

Baby Born After Parents Killed in New York City Crash Dies

A baby delivered prematurely after his parents were killed in a New York City hit-and-run accident died Monday, a community spokesman said, ...
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Midwest

Former Claims Adjuster Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges

Brian Behl pled guilty to filing false insurance claims to divert more than $400,000 for his personal expenses. Sentencing has been set for ...

Police Say Man Was Texting Before Fatal Ohio Crash

Authorities say a northern Ohio man who died after a crash on Interstate 75 was texting while driving. Toledo police said 51-year-old Ken ...

Alleged Copper Theft Ring Busted in Missouri

Authorities in eastern Missouri believe they've busted a major copper theft ring. The Franklin County Sheriff's Department has arrested ...

Red Cross in Nebraska Touts Tornado App

The American Red Cross is touting a free app that will forward warnings about tornadoes. The Heartland Chapter of the American Red Cross ...

Michigan House to Debate Propane Accident Liability

The Michigan House is expected to take up legislation this week that would limit liability for companies in propane fires and explosions. ...

Ohio, Landowners, Debate Flood Compensation Status

The state and a group of landowners are sparring over whether Ohio is meeting a deadline to compensate the landowners for losses from ...
Southeast

Shatterproof Glass Planned for New West Virginia Schools

Some West Virginia lawmakers want officials to consider bulletproof glass as the state renovates and builds schools. But School Building ...

West Virginia Senate Votes to Limit Landowner Liability

The West Virginia Senate unanimously passed a bill that would ensure that property owners face very limited liability from trespassers on ...

2 More Mississippi Counties Get Disaster Aid

Residents and businesses in Greene and Perry Counties affected by the severe storms, flooding and tornadoes on Feb. 10 are now eligible to ...

Company in Kentucky Crash Had 17 Tickets in 2 Years

A Michigan trucking company involved in a crash that left six people dead on Interstate 65 in central Kentucky over the weekend had a ...
South Central

Bill Proposing Property Assigned Risk Plan Filed in Texas

A bill has been filed that would drastically change the structure and/or funding for Texas' insurer of last resort for wind and hail along ...

Wildfire Contained in Central Texas

Authorities say a wildfire that started from a campfire burned about 130 acres in Central Texas before being contained. The fire in Iron ...

Texas DPS Troopers Out in Force Friday for Spring Break

Texas troopers will be out in force on Friday at the start of spring break as part of an increased effort against drunken driving. The ...

Arkansas to Monitor Quake Swarm Near Greers Ferry

State earthquake experts will place more monitors around Greers Ferry Lake after a recent jump in the number of temblors. While many of the ...
West

Court Determines Priority of Coverage Where Employer is Vicariously Liable

A California appellate court recently clarified the priority of coverage where multiple insurers are implicated for the acts of a negligent ...

Nevada Police Vehicle Burns After Officer Drives on Rim

Henderson, Nev., police say a SWAT team vehicle was destroyed after an officer drove several miles with a blown tire and the SUV caught ...

Stolen Yacht Runs Aground in Northern California, 3 Arrested

Three people were arrested Monday after they stocked a stolen, 82-foot yacht with pizza and beer, and then ran the vessel aground on a ...

Garbage Truck Needs Tow Out of Oregon Coast Sinkhole

Officials in the Oregon coastal town of North Bend say a 16-foot-deep sinkhole that opened up in a restaurant parking lot partially ...

Fire at Vegas Carl's Jr. Causes $100K Damages

Authorities say an early-morning fire at a Carl's Jr. in Las Vegas caused at least $100,000 in damage. Officials say the restaurant near ...
International

Cuba Looks to Curb Deadly Scourge of Jaywalking

Teenagers dash across a six-lane thoroughfare and launch themselves into the balmy waters of the Straits of Florida. A couple skips the ...

Senegal to Close Islamic Schools After Fatal Fire

Senegal's president says the government will close all Islamic schools that do not meet basic safety standards, after nine children in a ...

LWG Consulting Opens Vancouver Office

LWG Consulting announced the opening of its new Vancouver, BC office. The company also announced the hiring of Eric Lalli, P. Eng, FEC, as ...

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