Friday, 18 October 2013

Daily Headlines: Friday, October 18, 2013

Claims Journal Daily Headlines
October 18, 2013
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National

Insurance Media CEO, an Ex-Cop, Pulls Man From Burning Wreck

There may be no such thing as a retired cop; it's more like they are "off duty." It's a mindset that many former police officers and ...

States Clamp Down on Employers Calling Workers Contractors: Jobs

When construction slowed during the recession, some companies hired workers and wrongly designated them as independent contractors to avoid ...

Harley-Davidson Recalls Some '14 Motorcycles

Harley-Davidson is voluntarily recalling some 2014 motorcycle models because of a possible safety issue. The Milwaukee-based company says ...

Ex-Players Oppose NFL Properties' Image Rights Settlement Terms

Years away from the field, former National Football League players including Jim Brown, Preston Pearson and Reggie Rucker are set to clash ...

Applied Systems Presents $30,000 Donation to InVEST

Applied Systems, a software provider to the insurance industry, announced that the company has donated $30,000 to InVEST, a program ...
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East

Boater Safety Measures at New York's Tappan Zee Bridge

Officials say lighting will be changed at the Tappan Zee Bridge to make the construction zone safer for boaters. The Journal News says the ...

Massachusetts Bill Seeks to Soften Flood Insurance Rules

The state attorney general and a top lawmaker have filed legislation that could soften the impact of new federal flood insurance rules on ...

New Jersey Boardwalk Fire Cleanup Likely Done Next Month

The teardown and cleanup from the massive Jersey shore boardwalk fire is progressing nicely, and the work should be done by the end of ...
Midwest

Study: Michigan Auto Costs Can Drop if Lifetime Care Stays

Michigan can lower auto insurance premiums without making major changes to the state's no-fault system proposed in legislation that has ...

Experts Question North Dakota Oil Spill Estimates

Scientists who helped calculate oil spilled from a broken BP well into the Gulf of Mexico are questioning the methodology used to estimate ...

Officials Urge Safe Driving by Missouri Teens

The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety is urging teenage motorists and passengers to adopt safe habits on the road. Motor vehicle ...

Flood Appointed Michigan's Insurance Director; Clinton Named State Treasurer

Ann Flood has been selected to lead the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services upon the appointment of current ...
Southeast

Dozens of Cars Scratched at Georgia Auto Dealerships

Law officers in northeast Georgia say a vandalism spree that damaged dozens of cars is the worst they've ever seen. Chris Ellison, ...

State Grants Permits for Saturday 'Great Bull Run'

Just days before daredevil runners plan to dodge a stampede of bulls at a Georgia horse park, state agriculture officials approved ...

Tough Mudder Makes Safety Changes on West Virginia Course

Organizers of an obstacle course in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle say they've changed some safety procedures for this weekend's event, ...

Proposal Ups Penalties for South Carolina Work Zone Violations

A bill proposed by two state senators would increase fines and jail time for driving violations in construction zones in South Carolina. ...
South Central

NTSB: Spirit Jet Had 'Uncontained' Engine Failure

A National Transportation Safety Board official says a Spirit Airlines jet bound for Atlanta sustained an engine failure before safely ...

Louisiana High Court Strikes Down Immigrant Driver Law

The Louisiana Supreme Court has struck down a state law that made it a crime for people who aren't U.S. citizens to drive here without ...

Oklahoma Landowner Liability Bill Becomes Effective Nov. 1

Landowners in Oklahoma should be aware that a bill limiting liability for use of their privately owned airfields will become effective Nov. ...
West

Oregon Rancher Settles With Railroad Over Cattle Death

A Klamath Falls, Ore., rancher and the Union Pacific have settled a legal battle over 24 cattle of an ancient breed that were hit by a ...

Alaska Town's Flood Victims Struggle With Red Tape

A tangle of red tape has stalled rebuilding efforts for some homeowners after flooding devastated the interior community of Galena, Alaska, ...

2 Critically Burned When Arizona House Explodes

Two people are hospitalized after being critically burned when a fiery explosion blew up and gutted what was left of their house in the ...

Colorado Avalanche Monitor Expanding Service

Colorado avalanche forecasters are expanding their services. The Friends of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center organization is ...
International

Samsung: No European Patent Suits for 5 Years

Samsung Electronics Co. has offered not to launch any patent lawsuits over key mobile telephone technology in Europe for the coming five ...

Superstore in Phuket, Thailand Goes Up in Flames

A massive fire ravaged a hypermarket-type store Wednesday night on Thailand's southern resort island of Phuket, sending flames hundreds of ...

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