July 29, 2013
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Today's HeadlinesNational Claims Fraud: A Big Opportunity for Big Data & AnalyticsSnapshot: Case Study # 1 Looking to enhance its claims capabilities, a leading auto insurance company decided to adopt Big Data analytics ... Ford Recalls Some 2013 C-Max Hybrids Over RoofsFord Motor Co. is recalling 33,021 C-Max hybrid cars because they may not adequately protect occupants' heads in a crash. Vehicles involved ... Amusement Park Regulations, Inspections Vary in U.S.From Six Flags to Walt Disney World, there's no federal oversight of permanent amusement parks, and regulations vary from state to state. ... East Ex-Penn State Officials Hearing Revives Sandusky Abuse CaseEx-Pennsylvania State University President Graham Spanier and two other former officials will be in a court hearing today on whether they ... Virginia DOT Moves to Reduce Wrecks on James River BridgeMetal studs will be installed on the James River Bridge's new steel grid deck in a move to reduce accidents. Media outlets report that ... Old Fire Truck's Brakes Led to Maine Parade DeathAuthorities say an initial investigation into the fatal crash at Bangor's Fourth of July parade shows that an antique fire engine lost its ... Maryland High Court Rules Bars Not Liable for Patrons' AccidentsMaryland's highest court says bars can't be held responsible for accidents their patrons cause after they leave. The Court of Appeals ruled ... Midwest Companies Bringing Safety Technology to Grain StorageThe one sure-fire way to avoid dying in a grain bin is to stay out. That's where Scott Haugan and some high-tech wizardry come in. The Des ... Bus Brakes Failed in Indiana Crash; 3 SeadThe brakes on the bus carrying teenagers home from a youth camp in northern Michigan failed as the vehicle exited the Indianapolis ... Ohio Spends More Than $1M Inspecting Amusement Park RidesOhio is spending more than $1.1 million this year to inspect amusement park rides and attractions. The Dayton Daily News reports that the ... Minnesota Counties Hit by June Storms Get Federal HelpPresident Obama has signed a federal disaster declaration for 18 Minnesota counties hit hard by severe storms, high winds and flooding in ... Southeast Florida Supreme Court Rules Replacement Cost Includes Contractor's ProfitFlorida's high court has ruled that insurers under a 2008 law must pay a contractor's overhead and profit as part of the expense of ... Mississippi High Court Overturns Ruling in Katrina CaseThe Mississippi Supreme Court has ordered a judge to take another look at lawsuit over whether a company is liable for damage caused when ... Stone Mountain Park Officials Consider Safety Effort After FallStone Mountain Park officials say they're considering extra safety measures after an accident and rescue operation. Park police spokesman ... Seeking Alabama Driver's License, Woman Hits OfficePolice say a woman seeking her driver's license wound up getting a ticket after crashing into the driver's license office in Dothan, Ala. ... South Central Halliburton Plea May Help BP in Spill Liability BattleBP Plc appeared to gain an edge in the battle over liability for the 2010 Gulf of Mexico spill on Friday, after Halliburton abandoned one ... Louisiana Resident Pleads Guilty to Insurance ScamA Lafayette, La., man has pleaded guilty to staging vehicle accidents in order to defraud insurance companies. U.S. Attorney Stephanie A. ... Texas Woman Seeks $1M for Slipping on Nut ShellsA Texas woman wants $1 million in damages from a steakhouse known for letting patrons throw peanut shells on the floor after she says she ... West Tropical Storm Flossie May Become First to Hit Hawaii Since 1992Tropical Storm Flossie, which may become the first such system to hit Hawaii in 21 years, closed ports as it pounded parts of the state ... Relatives of Montana Man Sue Hospital Over DeathRelatives of a Montana man who died of a drug overdose following surgery at a hospital in Cody, Wyo., have filed a federal lawsuit claiming ... Woman Awarded $21.7M in California Watercraft AccidentLawyers for a woman injured in a personal watercraft accident on the Colorado River say she has been awarded $21.7 million by a Los Angeles ... Woman Awarded $775K After Tripping at Las Vegas CasinoA woman who tripped on a speed bump and injured her shoulder at a Nevada casino has been awarded $775,000. The Nevada Supreme Court on ... Thunderstorm Causes Roof Collapse for Arizona Manufacturing FacilitySturm Ruger & Co. Inc. says a severe thunderstorm caused part of the roof at a manufacturing facility in Prescott, Ariz., to collapse. The ... International Police: $53M in Jewels Stolen in CannesA staggering 40 million euro ($53 million) worth of diamonds and other jewels were stolen Sunday from the Carlton Intercontinental Hotel in ... Death Toll From Spain's Train Crash RisesAn official says the death toll from Spain's train derailment has risen to 79 after an injured passenger died in a hospital. The ... Macedonia Marks 50 Years Since Catastrophic QuakePeople from across the former Yugoslavia have gathered in Macedonia's capital to mark the 50th anniversary of an earthquake that killed ... Connect with Claims Journal
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