Archive for December 2017

Randi Zuckerberg, the sister of Facebook Inc. founder Mark Zuckerberg, isn’t the first to complain about sexual misconduct on jetliners – a problem a prominent flight attendants’ union called a “silent epidemic” that airlines have failed to solve. Randi Zuckerberg, … Source: Claims Journal

In some states, interest can be a significant portion of a judgment — in New York, for example, the number is nine percent. Because judgments do not bear interest at common law, interest is generally calculated only by reason of … Source: Claims Journal

Officials say the Ohio state agriculture department has decided not to fine the operators of a thrill ride that broke apart at the Ohio State Fair, killing one. The Dayton Daily News reports that an investigative summary released Friday says … Source: Claims Journal

A woman who fell off an escalator at Foxwoods Resort Casino in October and later died lost her balance while sitting on a moving handrail, according to a tribal police report released Friday. Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation officials had initially … Source: Claims Journal

The deadliest U.S. building fire in more than a decade has left David Gregory with a recurring nightmare that still wakes him up in tears. Gregory’s 20-year-old daughter, Michela, was among 36 people who died in the Dec. 2, 2016, … Source: Claims Journal

When it comes to sexual harassment allegations, no employer wants to find itself in the position an Indiana university was in during the 1990s, when a woman complained to a senior administrator that the school’s chancellor had groped her. “Oh, … Source: Claims Journal

A U.S. lawmaker wants the Homeland Security Department inspector general to review contracts worth $30 million awarded to a fledgling company for Hurricane Maria disaster supplies it failed to deliver to Puerto Rico. Rep. Sean Maloney, D-N.Y., asked for the … Source: Claims Journal

Earthquakes that have swarmed North Texas in recent years occurred on faults awakened by human activity after they had been dormant since dinosaurs roamed the area, according to a new university study. There have been frequent earthquakes in recent years … Source: Claims Journal

The Lloyd’s market has paid claims worth $1.7 billion so far in response to hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. Earlier this year Lloyd’s estimated a total commitment of $4.8 billion for the three storms. “With total net financial resources of … Source: Claims Journal

The Montana Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the creation of a special court to oversee hundreds of claims filed on behalf of people who became ill or died following exposure to asbestos from the now-closed W.R. Grace Inc. vermiculite mine … Source: Claims Journal