Archive for January 2024

Seattle has agreed to pay $10 million to 50 demonstrators who sued over the police department’s heavy-handed response to racial justice protests in 2020, in a settlement announced by attorneys from both sides. The protesters were among tens of thousands … Source: Claims Journal

Since catastrophic flooding hit Vermont in July and waterlogged crops, some farmers are trying to figure out how to get through the next season. Water washed away seeds planted in the summer at Bear Roots Farm, which grows about 20 … Source: Claims Journal

When disaster hits in the US, the federal government gives aid to states and counties, but also to individuals. In 2022, the Federal Emergency Management Agency delivered $3.25 billion to nearly 1.4 million households recovering from damaging floods and fires. … Source: Claims Journal

Vale SA, BHP Group and their Samarco iron ore venture must pay 47.6 billion reais ($9.7 billion) in compensation for damages caused in a 2015 tailings dam disaster in Brazil, a judge ruled. The decision allows for the companies to … Source: Claims Journal

For the second time in three months, Houston plaintiffs’ attorney Eric B. Dick has been ordered to reimburse an insurer more than $100,000 for filing a “frivolous, groundless” lawsuit made “solely for the purpose of harassment.” Galveston County District Court … Source: Claims Journal

An Oregon jury awarded $85 million to nine victims of wildfires that ravaged the state in 2020, the latest verdict in a series of legal proceedings that are expected to put the utility PacifiCorp on the hook for billions of … Source: Claims Journal

Crawford & Co. named Beau Bishop senior vice president, senior managing director, Global Technical Services. Bishop will be responsible for executing strategic initiatives for GTS including managing operational goals around financial performance, as well as overseeing team operations and client … Source: Claims Journal

A driver may file a “John Doe” civil action against an unknown driver, even without first obtaining an statement from a third-party witness. But an affidavit must be produced promptly upon request, the South Carolina Supreme Court decided Wednesday. The … Source: Claims Journal

The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) announced the removal of certain fees associated with insurance licensing forms and faster review times for pending applications. “Accelerating our review time for pending license applications and removing unnecessary fees will help PID better serve … Source: Claims Journal

Alaska ranked first with 66.7% of fatal crashes involving special use vehicles being taxis, a new study shows. Nationally, 10% of fatal crashes involved special use vehicles are taxis. In the U.S. the taxi services industry was worth an estimated … Source: Claims Journal