Environmental groups, the Nez Perce Tribe and the U.S. Forest Service said Friday that they have reached a settlement in a lawsuit over huge “megaload” shipments on a scenic northwestern Idaho highway by tractor trailers. The shipments had been on … Source: Claims Journal

The United States has long relied on its borders and superior military might to protect against and deter foreign aggressors. But a lack of boundaries and any rulebook in cyberspace has increased the threat and leveled the playing field today. … Source: Claims Journal

Injuries in the NFL decreased this season, including concussions. Emphasizing that players are doing more self-reporting of head injuries, the league released data Thursday that show overall concussions for the preseason and regular season were down from 275 in 2015 … Source: Claims Journal

An underground coal mine fire burns beneath a sprawling hillside in West Virginia, the pale, acrid smoke rising from gashes in the scarred, muddy earth only a stone’s throw from some houses. The fire, which may have started with arson, … Source: Claims Journal

Brentwood Services Administrators Promotes Whitten to Claims Supervisor Brentwood Services Administrators, headquartered in Brentwood, Tenn., promoted Lisa Whitten to claims supervisor, according to Jeff Pettus, president and chief executive officer. Whitten is responsible for providing guidance and supervision for claims … Source: Claims Journal

Every insurer wants to settle contents claims quickly and accurately, but how well do we succeed in that aim? Truth be told, inaccuracies related to either the age, brand name, material or size of items can lead to an over … Source: Claims Journal

With the aim of producing more accurate loss information as well as pinpointing emerging areas of exposure, models are being used to try and control the multi-billion dollar losses caused by hail. During a podcast interview with Claims Journal, Dr. … Source: Claims Journal

The city of Sitka, Alaska, has been added as a defendant in a lawsuit brought by a woman whose home was destroyed in a deadly landslide. Christine McGraw filed the lawsuit against Sound Development LLC, the company she purchased her … Source: Claims Journal

A measure to prevent air ambulance patients from being hit with huge bills has been put on hold while governor’s officials and legislative leaders meet behind the scenes with groups to seek alternative solutions. Gov. Steve Bullock’s budget director, two … Source: Claims Journal

A federal judge on Wednesday refused to force Wal-Mart to pay $80 million in penalties in a lawsuit alleging the retail giant failed to pay hundreds of truck drivers in California the minimum wage for certain tasks. Wal-Mart acted in … Source: Claims Journal