Monthly Archives: <span>July 2014</span>

Wisconsin Supreme Court Sides With Railroad in Collision

A Memorial Day parade that led to a traffic jam blocking railroad tracks in a Milwaukee suburb did not amount to a specific hazard that could make the railroad company liable for striking a minivan, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled …

Spokane Woman Charged With $101,000 Disability Fraud

A Spokane, Wash., woman stands accused of raking in more than $100,000 in disability benefits while working with her husband to operate his motel, and their nightclub and apartment building. The Washington Attorney General’s Office has charged Mistie S. Crosby …

Las Vegas Police Receive Donated Crowbars to Assist Trapped Victims

Las Vegas, Nev., police have a new tool that could save fire victims trapped behind security bars on doors and windows. Home improvement store Lowe’s and other community partners affiliated with the Safe Village Coalition donated 100 crowbars to police …

American Claims Management Now Managing GL & Excess Claims for Golden Insurance Company Risk Retention Group

San Diego, CA, 07/24/14 – National third party administrator (TPA) American Claims Management, Inc. (ACM) was chosen by Golden Insurance Company Risk Retention Group (RRG) to manage its general liability and excess liability claims effective May 1, 2014. Since 2001, …

Caliber Collision Opens New Facility in North Texas

Caliber Collision Centers announced the grand opening of its newest state-of-the-art facility located at 451 South Westgate Way in Wylie, Texas. According to Steve Grimshaw, Caliber Collision Centers’ chief executive officer, “Our new Wylie center is our third advanced repair …

Louisiana Tax Assessors Seek Updated Valuation Rules for Oil Wells

A group of Louisiana tax assessors is advocating for a series of property valuation changes that, if approved, could significantly increase property tax rates for oil and gas well operators, as well as revenues for local governments. The proposed rules …

CVI Acquires New Mexico-based Bauer Investigation

Claims Verification Incorporated (CVI), a national supplier of special investigation and surveillance services to the insurance industry, has announced its acquisition of all of the assets of Bauer Investigation of Albuquerque, N.M. CVI was founded in 1976 and has operations, …

GM’s Victim Compensation Plan a Corporate Settlement Mill?

Earlier this year, General Motors Co. hired Kenneth Feinberg, a victim compensation expert, to oversee payment to those injured in crashes caused by faulty ignition switches in GM cars. GM says it’s trying to do the right thing by making …

Mitchell International Improves Workers’ Comp Bill Review With Latest Product

Mitchell International, a provider of technology, connectivity and information solutions to the property & casualty claims and collision repair industries, announced the SmartGuidelines tool, the latest component of the Mitchell SmartAdvisor bill review software. The SmartGuidelines feature provides an integrated …

Feds Back Train Speed Limits and Tougher Rail Tank Cars

The Obama administration plans to propose train speed limits and studier rail tank cars as part of a set of new rules designed to reduce the risks of hauling crude oil, two people familiar with the plan said. The draft …