April 8, 2013
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Today's HeadlinesNational Hiring the Right Employee Can Spark Better Claims OutcomesPeople are the greatest asset in any organization, according to Chris Tidball, senior director and casualty claims consultant with Mitchell ... Sandy Criticism Prompts Change in Storm WarningsResponding to criticism after Superstorm Sandy, the National Hurricane Center said Thursday it would change the way it warns people about ... Report Finds 47% Decline in Teen Driver-Related FatalitiesA new report on teen driver safety by The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and State Farm shows encouraging trends among teen ... Boeing Finishes 787 Testing, Focus Shifts to RegulatorsWith a successful flight on Friday, Boeing moved closer to proving that a revamped safety system can prevent batteries on its new 787 ... Shapiro to Lead Liberty Mutual's Commercial Claims DivisionLiberty Mutual announced that Glenn T. Shapiro has been appointed executive vice president, commercial insurance, and chief claims officer. ...  East Police: $20K Worth of Equipment Taken From Vermont BarnVermont State Police are investigating the theft of $20,000 worth of donated equipment to the Mad River Flood Recovery group. Police said ... Fire in Pennsylvania Salvage Yard Consumes 300-Plus CarsFirefighters say a massive blaze at an automobile salvage yard in western Pennsylvania consumed more than 300 cars and brought nearby train ... HUD, DOT Chiefs in New Jersey Announce New Post-Sandy RegsHomeowners and businesses using federal disaster aid to rebuild from Superstorm Sandy will have to take additional flood protection ... New York Workers' Comp Reforms May Create Reserve DeficiencyA reworking of a key piece of the workers compensation rating formula and a New York statute that could create significant new liabilities ... Midwest Lawsuit: Iowa Apartment Complex Didn't Handle BugsTwo people have filed a lawsuit on behalf of more than 50 residents and former residents of a Mount Pleasant apartment complex, saying ... Wisconsin Lawmaker Defends Asbestos Lawsuit ChangesAsbestos-exposure lawsuits would be slowed until plaintiffs reveal how many businesses their attorneys plan to go after under a bill ... Indiana City to Protect Itself From Festival SuitsA north-central Indiana city with a rich history tied to circuses wants to protect itself from being liable for any accidents that might ... North Dakota Court Offenders to Help Fill SandbagsFargo Municipal Court judges have begun ordering some minor offenders to serve time at Sandbag Central. Sandbag Central is a Fargo, N.D., ... Part of Michigan Settlement Over Sidewalk to Pay Off TaxesPart of Saginaw's $7,500 lawsuit settlement with a woman who said she was hurt due to a poorly maintained sidewalk will be used to pay her ... Southeast Man Who Lost Arm to South Carolina Gator Gets SettlementAn Ohio man who lost an arm in an alligator attack on a South Carolina golf course has received a settlement. The terms of the settlement ... Alabama, Georgia Receive Federal Loans in Storm CleanupAlabama Gov. Robert Bentley has announced DeKalb, Etowah and surrounding counties have been approved for low-interest loans to cover damage ... Thieves Steal $340K in Jewelry From Miami Heat Player's HomeWhile Miami Heat star Chris Bosh was out celebrating his birthday at a Morocco-themed party complete with live camels, police said Thursday ... Atlass Enhances SeaWave Marine Insurance ProgramAtlass Insurance group has enhanced its SeaWave marine insurance program to offer coverage to those with vessels built after 1970 and ... South Central Ruling Against BP Clears Way for Appeal of Spill PayoutsA U.S. judge's ruling Friday against BP Plc means the company can proceed with its appeal of the way a court-appointed administrator ... Oklahoma Attorney General Files Workers' Comp Charges on AgentEight felony charges have been filed against an Oklahoma City insurance agent accused of fraudulently obtaining workers' compensation ... Arson Suspected in Louisiana Fast Food Restaurant FireNew Orleans, La., police say a man wearing a hood that covered his face used a cigarette lighter to set a large fire inside a fast-food ... Texas Court Says Bereaved Dog Owners Can't SueMan's best friend is priceless. But a dog gone is worth nothing in Texas. The Texas Supreme Court upheld Friday that bereaved dog owners ... West California Official Says Toyota to Pay $16M SettlementA $16 million settlement over the safety recall of Toyota vehicles that were at risk for unintended acceleration and braking issues was ... Bills Target Nevada's Construction Defect LawConstruction defect laws intended to protect consumers have morphed into a trial lawyer's dream and a nightmare for Nevada's building ... Judge Approves $4M for Libby Asbestos AttorneysA state judge says lawyers for victims of asbestos exposure in a contaminated Montana town are entitled to more than $4 million in fees and ... Hutterites Ask High Court to Take Insurance CaseA Hutterite colony is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take up their challenge of a Montana workers' compensation law that targets the ... International Brazil: Rio to Improve Safety on Public TransitOfficials scrambled Friday to improve safety on the Rio de Janeiro's strained mass transit system following a deadly bus crash and the gang ... Iran Road Accident Kills 18, Including 15 AfghansA road accident in Iran has killed 18 people after a truck smuggling fuel slammed into a sedan packed with Afghans who were being brought ...  Connect with Claims Journal
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