Archive for July 2015

As cannabis bans are relaxed in more U.S. states, the race is on to develop an instant roadside breathalyzer for police to test drivers who may be taking the “high” road. Vancouver-based Cannabix Technologies Inc, founded by a retired Royal … The post Companies Race to Create ‘Pot Breathalyzer’ appeared first on Claims Journal. Source:…

A former student of a Malvern college wants the state to pay her $75,000 in damages after she said she broke two fingers during a classroom game of musical chairs. Robin Earnest of Saline County said she and two others … The post Former Arkansas College Student Wants $75K for Injury Sustained During Musical Chairs…

A massive cleanup effort is getting underway in Alaska, with tons of marine debris – some likely sent to sea by the 2011 tsunami in Japan – set to be airlifted from rocky beaches and taken by barge for recycling … The post Alaska Embarks on Massive Marine Debris Removal Project appeared first on Claims…

The majority of kids using all-terrain vehicles in Utah hit the dirt without learning safety rules, state parks officials say. The findings have Utah State Parks and health officials stepping up their efforts to educate parents and children who enjoy … The post Utah Families Ignore ATV Child Safety Rules appeared first on Claims Journal.…

The omission of one word in a workers’ compensation court ruling favoring a co-op employee hurt during a company party led the Nebraska Supreme Court to reverse the ruling on Friday. The case stems from a 2010 cookout held by … The post Missing Word Leads to Reversal of Nebraska Workers’ Comp Ruling in Favor…

Allianz Group’s specialist corporate insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty named Bernard McNulty head of claims Canada effective immediately. Based in Toronto, he will report directly to Ulrich Kadow, chief agent Canada, with a matrix report to Terry Campbell, regional … The post Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty Appoints McNulty as Head of Claims in…

Cunningham Lindsey a global loss adjusting and claim management company, announced the addition of Jeffrey Cornwell as the U.S. Head of Forensic Advisory Services, an independent division that specializes in the quantification of business interruption and financial losses incident to … The post Cornwell Joins Cunningham Lindsey as U.S. Head of Forensic Advisory Services appeared…

Amtrak said it will concede that it’s liable for most damages caused by the May 12 train derailment in Philadelphia that killed eight passengers and injured dozens. The railroad acknowledged Friday in responses to two lawsuits that it won’t contest … The post Amtrak Admits Liability in Philadelphia Crash Cases appeared first on Claims Journal.…

The vast cyberattack in Washington began with, of all things, travel reservations. More than two years ago, troves of personal data were stolen from U.S. travel companies. Hackers subsequently made off with health records at big insurance companies and infiltrated … The post China Hackers Target U.S. in Coordinated Effort appeared first on Claims Journal.…

As law firms adjust to the realities of the current business environment, they continue to fall victim to malpractice claims, which can be costly to defend and may result in enduring reputational damage. A new study by insurance broker Ames … The post Law Firms Face Large Malpractice Claims, Some in Excess of $50M appeared…