Monthly Archives: <span>March 2022</span>

$75 Million for Residents Whose Homes Were Built on Landfill

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A group of New Orleans residents whose homes were built on a toxic landfill decades ago have won a $75.3 million court judgement against the city, its housing authority and the local school board. State district …

Study: SUVs, Pickups Hit Pedestrians More Often Than Cars Do

DETROIT (AP) — Drivers of bigger vehicles such as pickup trucks and SUVs are more likely to hit pedestrians while making turns than drivers of cars, according to a new study. The research released Thursday by the Insurance Institute for …

A New Executive Vice President of Delegated Authority: Matt Osterhaudt joins TheBest Claims Solutions

Phoenix, AZ., March 18, 2022: TheBest Claims Solutions is pleased to welcome our new Executive Vice President of Delegated Authority, Matt Osterhaudt! Utilizing his 30+ years in the insurance industry, Matt will be responsible for the development and implementation of …

9th Circuit Halts Acrylamide Lawsuits Until Court Decides if Cancer Risk is Real

For the past 20 years, businesses that sell coffee, french fries and potato chips have been defending themselves against lawsuits that allege they violated a voter-approved California law that requires warning labels on products that contain substances known to cause …

Insurers Applaud Charges Against Fla. Contractors in ‘Free Roof’ Scheme

The recent arrest of two men associated with a large Florida roofing company, on charges of offering “free roofs” and rebates to cover homeowners’ insurance deductibles, has met with strong reactions around the state. The insurance industry has complained loudly …

Swiss Re Cuts Fossil Fuel Cover for Oil, Gas to Protect Climate

LONDON –– Swiss Re SRENH.S, the world’s second biggest reinsurer said it would no longer insure most new oil and gas projects following mounting pressure on big business to do more to help the world cap global warming. Last year, …

Tired of Waiting for Driverless Vehicles? Head to a Farm

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — For years Americans have been told autonomous technology was improving and that driverless vehicles were just around the corner. Finally they’re here, but to catch a glimpse of them, you’ll need to go to a …

Saharan Dust Storm Covers Spain, Spreads Out Across Europe

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A huge dust storm swirling over Europe from the Sahara desert made it hard to breathe in large parts of Spain for a second straight day on Wednesday and gave cleaning crews extra work as far …

Judge: Minor Leaguers Work Year-Round, MLB Violated Wage Law

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge ruled that minor leaguers are year-round employees who work during training time and found Major League Baseball violated Arizona state minimum wage law and is liable for triple damages. Chief Magistrate Judge Joseph …

7.3 Magnitude Quake Hits North Japan, Tsunami Alert Issued

TOKYO (AP) _ A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan on Wednesday evening, triggering a tsunami advisory and plunging more than 2 million homes in the Tokyo area into darkness. The region is …