Monthly Archives: <span>November 2016</span>

Agency Finds Broken Axle Caused Seattle Ride the Ducks Crash

The National Transportation Safety Board ruled on Tuesday that the probable cause of the 2015 Ride the Ducks crash that killed five people and injured 69 was a mechanical failure and improper maintenance, as well as loopholes in federal oversight. …

Minneapolis Archdiocese Adds Funds for Sex Abuse Victims to Bankruptcy Plan

The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis on Tuesday filed an updated bankruptcy plan that more than doubles the amount of money set aside for victims of clerical sexual abuse. In a statement, the archdiocese said the new plan raises …

NICB Reports Metal Thefts Drop by 23%

In a dramatic drop-off that extends a multi-year trend, insured metal theft claims in 2015 were down 23 percent from 2014 levels and 29 percent over the past two years. According to a report today from the National Insurance Crime …

People Moves: Xceedance, MEMIC, XL Catlin, CSAA Insurance Group

Xceedance Appoints Iyer Senior Vice President, Head of Data Sciences Xceedance, a global provider of property/casualty insurance technology, analytics and consulting services, today announced the appointment of Rajesh Iyer as senior vice president – head of data sciences. Xceedance is …

Maine Farm Acknowledges Criminal Negligence in Fatal Hayride Crash

A farm where a teenager died in a hayride crash acknowledged for the first time Tuesday that criminal negligence played a role in the tragedy. A lawyer for the girl’s family accused Harvest Hill Farm of putting “profit ahead of …

The Case of the Fishy Tanks

Lavish, private aquariums have become a fashionable trend in recent years amongst the rich and famous. Many celebrity enthusiasts ranging from Chad Ochocinco to Lady Gaga, and even Steven Spielberg (appropriately the director of Jaws) have fueled interest in this …

Pennsylvania Man Imprisoned for Assaulting Girlfriend at Casino Sues for Being Overserved

A Pennsylvania man who spent four years in prison for beating his girlfriend at the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem is suing the casino for allegedly serving him too many free drinks before the assault. Nicholas Mullins, 31, is still on …

Uber Litigator Explains Insurance Coverage, Defends Background Checks

The goal of six year old Uber is to provide reliable transportation to everyone, everywhere. Uber is currently in 596 cities and dealing with global regulations requires an insurance product that is diverse and fluid, according to Kathleen Waitzman, legal …

Michigan Given OK by Feds to Spend $119M on Lead Abatement

Michigan won federal approval Monday to spend roughly $119 million over five years to remove lead hazards from the homes of low-income residents in Flint and other communities – the second time the state has received a waiver to spend …

WATCH Releases List of 10 Worst Toys of 2016

World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc. (W.A.T.C.H.) revealed its nominees for the “10 Worst Toys of 2016” and demonstrated the reasons why Flying Heroes Superman Launcher and other potentially hazardous toys should not be in the hands of children. Since …