The South Dakota Supreme Court says a man who broke his ankle running away from a co-worker on whom he had played a prank at a construction site is entitled to workers’ compensation. The high court said in a ruling … The post South Dakota Court Says Man Gets Workers’ Comp Despite Prank appeared first…

Tornadoes have ravaged parts of Texas, Oklahoma and other states this spring, but northeast Missouri, once again, has been virtually unscathed. Is there a reason beyond sheer luck? Not according to the National Weather Service. The Hannibal Courier-Post reports that … The post No Explanation for Rarity of Northeast Missouri Tornadoes appeared first on Claims…

Legislation to allow lawsuits against Colorado schools when there are shootings or other violence was signed into law Wednesday by Gov. John Hickenlooper. With the law, Colorado will be among a few states that allow school lawsuits for cases of … The post New Law Imposes Liability on Colorado Schools for Violence appeared first on…

Rescuers on Malaysia’s highest peak on Sunday searched for six climbers after recovering 13 dead from a strong earthquake that had trapped scores of trekkers. One survivor said she waited for a rescue helicopter that never came. A magnitude-5.9 earthquake … The post Malaysia Climber ‘Lucky to Live’ as Earthquake Kills 13 appeared first on…

A car stolen 43 years has been returned to its original owner, according to Allstate Insurance.   Terry Dietrich bought the 1972 Corvette Stingray when she was 19 using money from her first job to make a down payment. Just … The post Stolen 1972 Corvette Stingray Reunited With Owner appeared first on Claims Journal.…

Fracking for shale oil and gas has not led to widespread pollution of drinking water, a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency draft report said on Thursday, although it warned some drilling activities could potentially cause health risks. The study, requested by … The post EPA Finds Fracking Doesn’t Lead to Widespread Pollution of Drinking Water appeared…

Louisiana is among a small number of states that have enacted anti-annulment statutes applying to all liability insurance policies, and not just automobile liability insurance policies. LA. R.S. § 22:262 provides: “No insurance contract insuring against loss or damage through … The post Amplifying Louisiana’s Anti-Annulment Statute appeared first on Claims Journal. Source: Claims Journal

An estimated 7,000 to 10,000 insured vehicles sustained water damage as a result of the recent flooding in Texas. That’s the current estimate from Copart, a company that works on behalf of insurers to handle the vehicles damaged in catastrophes. … The post Texas Flooding Damaged Nearly 10,000 Insured Vehicles appeared first on Claims Journal.…

State Farm Chairman and CEO Edward B. Rust Jr. announced that Michael Tipsord, State Farm president and chief operating officer, will succeed him in September as chief executive officer. Rust, in speaking during a company wide telecast, told the audience … The post State Farm Names Tipsord CEO appeared first on Claims Journal. Source: Claims…

A Kentucky businessman was sentenced on Thursday to 12 years in federal prison for a series of massive frauds, including a $53 million tax scheme, the bribing of bank officials and the defrauding of bank and insurance regulators. Wilbur Huff … The post Businessman Sentenced to 12 Years Prison for ‘Vortex of Fraud’ appeared first…