On the one-year anniversary of the Gulf oil spill, BP Plc is facing challenges to its effort to contain another kind of disaster: mass litigation. The oil giant last June established a $20 billion compensation fund for victims such as …
A mother who won $1.5 million in court for the death of her only child says the March verdict brought her some closure, but she was too emotional a week later to testify to state lawmakers about why she thinks …
Authorities say a woman has been arrested in connection with an arson case at her home in northern Arizona. Coconino County Sheriff’s officials say 31-year-old Amber M. Shaw of Doney Park was taken into custody Monday. They say she’s facing …
A 42-year-old upstate New York man is hospitalized after the 55-gallon drum he was cutting up exploded and shot into the air, hitting him on the head. The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office says Ricky Poore was using a cutting torch …
WrExpert Pro is the newly released software for the scientific analysis of vehicle damages and related auto injury claims, announced San Antonio-based Injury Sciences LLC. The software leverages data integration with client systems and leading third party technology providers and, …
A 33-year-old Lolo man has denied charges that he poured gasoline in his estranged wife’s hair salon and used his divorce papers to set the building on fire. KECI-TV reports that Shawn Robin Gawronski pleaded not guilty to arson Tuesday …
Vermont fire investigators say the blaze that heavily damaged an historic building in downtown Brattleboro was most likely started by an electrical malfunction. But officials aren’t sure where the fire started in the Brooks House on Sunday night. Brattleboro Fire …
Copper thieves are targeting parks and golf courses in Omaha, stealing everything from wiring on light poles to plumbing fixtures. KETV-TV in Omaha says the pilfering is costing taxpayers thousands of dollars in replacement and repair costs. Officials say at …
A state panel in Texas has recommended more education and training for fire investigators following its review of a case involving a Texas inmate executed after a fire labeled arson killed his three daughters. The Texas Forensic Science Commission also …
Repairs to the main runway at the Augusta State Airport could mean there will be no commercial flights to or from the Maine capital for up to two months. Construction is set to begin on a $7.5 million project to …