Monthly Archives: <span>January 2019</span>

Multiple Fire Deaths in Poland Escape Room Highlight Safety Risks

A faulty heating system appeared to have caused a fire at a house in northern Poland where five teenage girls died while locked inside a recreational escape room that was installed in the rented dwelling, investigators said Saturday. Firefighters in …

Discovery of Outdoor Stove at Deadly 2017 Wildfire Site Could Impact Liability

PG&E Corp. said a camp stove was found near one of two spots where California officials have indicated utility equipment caused a deadly 2017 wildfire, raising the possibility that campers may have contributed to the blaze. California’s largest utility owner …

Safety Exemptions for Livestock Haulers Raise Concerns

It was sometime around 4 a.m. on a cool spring morning when James McGilvray lost control of his semi, careening into a ravine off Interstate 49 in Harrisonville, Missouri. His trailer, which carried between 80 and 100 cattle, according to …

Parents of Girl Killed in Florida Bridge Collapse Want Answers

For 20 minutes, Orlando Duran swallows his sorrow in the flower aisle at Publix. Picking the perfect bouquet is paramount. One by one, he inspects the posies for firm and sturdy stems, tight buds and bright, green leaves. Petals must …

California Utility Sued by Insurers Over Wildfire Damages

Several insurance companies have filed lawsuits blaming Pacific Gas & Electric Co. for a deadly California wildfire that destroyed 14,000 homes and triggered billions of dollars in insurance claims. The lawsuits filed by Allstate, State Farm, USAA and their subsidiaries …

Ford Recalls Over 953,000 Vehicles to Replace Inflators

Ford is recalling more than 953,000 vehicles worldwide to replace Takata passenger airbag inflators that can explode and hurl shrapnel. The move includes over 782,000 vehicles in the U.S. and is part of the largest series of recalls in U.S. …

Fraud News: Stolen Autos Scam, Medical Supply Fraud, Staged Crash Arrests

LoJack Signal on Reported Stolen Car Reveals Organized Insurance Fraud Ring Detectives from the California Department of Insurance, arrested four people early this morning for allegedly ripping off four auto insurers for more than $34,000 by filing fraudulent insurance claims. …

Los Angeles Police Bust Hollywood Hills Burglar

A man who allegedly burglarized millions of dollars worth of property from Hollywood Hills, Calif., homes of celebrities and others has been arrested, Los Angeles police said Wednesday. Investigators found more than 2,000 suspected stolen items when search warrants were …

Alaska Quake Preliminary Damage Estimate Set at $76M

A preliminary assessment of the impact of last month’s magnitude 7.0 earthquake in south central Alaska shows an early damage estimate of $76 million. The Anchorage Daily News reports the state plans to use the data to submit a request …

Michigan Winter Roadwork Sees Increased Risks, Costs

The pushing of Michigan’s roadwork into the colder months comes with great costs and risks for two of the area’s biggest projects. Work laying concrete has continued on Interstate 696 in Macomb County and Interstate 75 in Wayne County despite …