Outdated Crash Test Dummies Blamed for Continued Auto Fatalities U.S. auto manufacturers produce 15 million vehicles a year and there are about 200 million vehicles on the road currently,... Read More
Medical Resident Fatigue Can Trigger Motor Vehicle Incidents: Mayo Clinic Poll It appears that long, arduous hours in the hospital are causing more than stress and fatigue among doctors-in-training — they’re... Read More
New Year’s Day Proves Busy for Vehicle Thieves In 2011, more than trick-or-treaters were active on Halloween as that was the busiest unofficial holiday for reported vehicles thefts.... Read More
Commentary: Lessons From Recent Decisions on Bad Faith Litigation A rising tide of first-party bad faith decisions is defining the contours of the bad faith cause of action. Recently,... Read More
Government Investigating Ford Floor Mats The federal government is expanding an investigation into floor mats that interfere with pedals in Ford, Mercury and Lincoln cars.... Read More
Bon-Ton Stores Fined $450K for Drawstring Error The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. has agreed to pay a $450,000 penalty for failing to report that some of its children’s... Read More
Crop Insurance Juicy Target in ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Deal Rural lawmakers worried that $9 billion in annual federal crop insurance subsidies are an easy target for spending cuts in... Read More
P/C Insurers’ Capital Position Remains Strong: Fitch Fitch Ratings has maintained its stable outlook for both the commercial and personal lines sectors of the U.S. property/casualty insurance... Read More
Compensation Uncertain for Dozens Suing Pharmacy Dennis O’Brien rubs his head as he details ailments triggered by the fungal meningitis he developed after a series of... Read More
December Deadliest Month for Home Electrical Fires December is the deadliest month when it comes to home electrical fires. Fire deaths typically increase during the winter months... Read More