Posts by Y@DminG
As Wildfire Season Nears, Budget Woes And Federal Uncertainty Puts State Plans at Risk
Budget woes, combined with cuts to the federal wildfire-fighting workforce and President Donald Trump’s tariff and sovereignty threats against Canada, have made it more difficult for state officials to plan for the upcoming wildfire season. In Washington, a $12 billion … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreNevada Man Charged in Connection with Violent Tesla Arson in Las Vegas
A Las Vegas resident appeared in U.S. District Court in Las Vegas, Nevada, to face federal charges related to an arson at a Tesla collision business. Paul Hyon Kim, 36, was charged by criminal complaint with one count of unlawful … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreNTSB Says Maryland Could Have Reduced Risk of Key Bridge Collapse
The National Transportation Safety Board is harshly criticizing Maryland officials for failing to conduct a risk assessment of the Francis Scott Key Bridge before it collapsed a year ago and is recommending that 30 owners of 68 bridges across 19 … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreNHTSA Opens Probe into 2 Million Honda Vehicles Over Engine Restarting Concerns
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday it was opening an engineering analysis into 2.2 million Honda vehicles over concerns related to its engine restarting. Complainants allege the engine fails to restart on its own from a complete … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreNovogratz’s Galaxy to Pay $200 Million in NY Luna Settlement
Michael Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital Holdings will pay $200 million in penalties over the investment firm’s role in promoting the failed Luna cryptocurrency, as part of a settlement with the New York Attorney General. Galaxy reached an agreement with the state … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreReport Calls out Most And Least Safe Cities for US Drivers
Boston is the safest city for driving overall, followed by New York City, while Memphis is the least safe, a report looking at the 50 most populated cities shows. U.S. News & World Report evaluated the most and least safe … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreWhat Claims Pros Must Know About Small Businesses’ Insurance Blind Spots
Small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy, but many are unknowingly underinsured—often discovering gaps only when a claim is denied. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, roughly one-third of businesses don’t have insurance and three-fourths are underinsured, … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreState Farm Wins Dismissal of Homeowners’ Class Action Over Use of Xactimate Software
A federal judge has dismissed a proposed class action filed on behalf of Pennsylvania homeowners who believe that State Farm undervalued their property damage claims in its use of the Xactimate software that is popular with insurers. The lead plaintiffs, … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreTrump’s Tariffs Threaten to Endanger the Cheap American Car
Car prices have already climbed out of reach for many Americans. The search for a cheap car is poised to get even tougher. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on automobile imports set to take effect next week are expected to drive … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreIMF Says US Economy Slowing But Doesn’t Forecast Recession
The International Monetary Fund sees the U.S. economy shifting into a lower gear this year as President Donald Trump pushes forward with aggressive tariffs but doesn’t see a recession on the horizon. “Large policy shifts have been announced and the … Source: Claims Journal
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