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California Wildfire Now State’s Fourth Largest on Record, 540 Structures Destroyed

Firefighters have increased containment on the Park Fire near Chico, California, which at 621-square-miles as of Friday is now the fourth largest wildfire in history. The fire, which covers parts of four counties—Butte, Plumas, Shasta and Tehama—has a massive amount …

Boar’s Head Hit With Consumer Lawsuit After Deli Meat Recall Over Listeria Concerns

Boar’s Head Provisions was hit with a proposed consumer class action lawsuit in New York federal court on Thursday, a day after it expanded its recall to more than seven million pounds of deli meats and other products over concerns …

Tesla Sued by Family of Motorcyclist Killed in Autopilot Crash

The parents of a motorcyclist who was killed in a 2022 crash involving a Tesla Model 3 on Autopilot in Utah sued the electric carmaker and the vehicle’s driver, claiming that the driver assistant software and other safety features are …

U.S. Judge Throws Out $4.7B Verdict Against NFL in ‘Sunday Ticket’ Lawsuit

A U.S. judge in California on Thursday threw out a $4.7 billion verdict against the National Football League in a lawsuit claiming it overcharged subscribers to its Sunday Ticket game telecasts for more than a decade. The ruling by Los …

Apple Says U.S. Smartphones Suit Has ‘No Relation to Reality’

Apple Inc. said the US government’s antitrust lawsuit accusing the tech giant of monopolizing the smartphone market “bears no relation to reality” and should be tossed out by a federal judge. In a court filing, Apple denied allegations that it …

Allianz: $15B in Aviation Insurance Claims Dominated by Crashes and Collisions

An analysis of 32,000 aviation industry claims over five years shows crashes and collisions account for well over half the value of all claims. Allianz Commercial’s Aviation Risk, Claims and Insurance Outlook examines an aviation industry beleaguered in recent years …

Claim on Seized Hemp Shipment Barred, Showing Trickiness of Coverage

International treaties preempt state-based legal actions, giving an air transport company an escape from claims on what a hemp producer said was botched paperwork for an overseas hemp shipment, a federal appeals court said. The ruling by the U.S. 4th …

Understanding Complexities of HVAC Damage After a Hurricane is Crucial for Claims Adjusters

Hurricane-induced damage to properties is a significant concern for residential and commercial structures alike, particularly for heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. HVAC systems are essential for maintaining indoor air quality and comfort, and their damage can lead to substantial …

Norfolk Southern Reports $156M in Insurance Payments Following Ohio Derailment

Norfolk Southern got a boost during the second quarter from insurance payments related to last year’s disastrous East Palestine derailment, but it also made progress in reducing its expenses and getting more efficient. The Atlanta-based railroad said it earned $737 …

Hurricane Would Blow Through Florida Cat Fund’s Reserves. But That May be OK, Report Says

A report from Moody’s Ratings service contends that one good hurricane this year could wipe out the Florida Cat Fund’s reserves, potentially forcing it to place a small surcharge on Florida insurance premiums to finance more debt. But that may …

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