Archive for November 2018

Inspections around the world after a jet engine failed earlier this year on a Southwest Airlines Co. plane, killing a passenger, found an additional eight cases of cracked fan blades like the one that triggered the incident. The unexpected damage … Source: Claims Journal

PG&E’s stock lost more than 20 percent of its value Wednesday after the utility said it does not have nearly enough insurance coverage if it is found liable for a Northern California wildfire that has left at least 48 people … Source: Claims Journal

Kelly de la Mora has been promoted to sales manager for Claims Journal. In this role, she is responsible for all sales of Claims Journal advertising products. Prior to this position, De La Mora was the senior sales & marketing … Source: Claims Journal

Currently, half of the world’s measured precipitation that falls in a year falls in just 12 days, according to a new analysis of data collected at weather stations across the globe. By century’s end, climate models project that this lopsided … Source: Claims Journal

The self-driving Ford Fusion, with a white crown of cameras, radars and lasers sensing its surroundings, was coursing through the congested streets of Miami when a bicyclist cut across its path. The robot didn’t even tap the brakes. It cruised … Source: Claims Journal

Ashley Berg has been named sales & marketing coordinator for Wells Media Group, Inc.. In this role, Berg will be responsible for a variety of sales, marketing and customer service activities that drive and support sales growth. Prior to this … Source: Claims Journal

Six artificial flavors are being ordered out of the food supply in a dispute over their safety, but good luck to anyone who wants to know which cookies, candies or drinks they’re in. The dispute highlights the complex rules that … Source: Claims Journal

The alcohol will flow less freely, and sometimes not at all, at some small business parties this holiday season. Owners concerned about sexual misconduct and the safety of staffers and guests are eliminating or limiting the open bar, making their … Source: Claims Journal

Californians who lost a home to the state’s wildfires could face a nightmarish recovery as they try to rebuild. It’s always a challenge to recuperate after any disaster, but California residents face a unique problem. Experts say the seemingly endless … Source: Claims Journal

A day before a deadly blaze destroyed a California town, the giant utility Pacific Gas & Electric Co. got in touch with Betsy Ann Cowley, saying the company needed access to her property because its power lines were causing sparks. … Source: Claims Journal