December 16, 2013
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Today's HeadlinesNational Protests Force EPA to Reverse Fire Hydrant Lead RestrictionsEnvironmental rules that would have forced cities to use lead-free fittings for new fire hydrants will be withdrawn after lawmakers, ... Michelin Recalls 1.2M Tires in U.S.Tire-maker Michelin says it is recalling about 1.2 million tires sold in the U.S. because an increasing number are experiencing tread loss ... Electrical Fires Highest in DecemberDecember is the deadliest month when it comes to home electrical fires, according to a recent consumer warning by Fremont Insurance. Fire ... Clothing Company Recalls Girls' Jackets Over Strangulation RiskA clothing company is recalling 756 girls jackets sold at Burlington Coat Factory stores in the U.S., saying drawstrings on the jackets ... Statistics Indicate 1 in 14 Fell Prey to Identity Theft in 2012The government says 1 out of every 14 Americans age 16 or older was a target or a victim of identity theft, a crime imposing a heavy ...  East Jailed Philadelphia Adjuster Stole $700K From ClaimsA Philadelphia insurance adjuster has been jailed on charges he stole more than $700,000 from 29 successful claims made by people in the ... Philadelphia Boy's Family Sues Over City Pool DrowningThe family of a 7-year-old old boy who died the day after he was discovered at the bottom of Philadelphia-owned pool has sued the city and ... Zebra Attack at Washington D.C. Zoo Blamed on Human ErrorOfficials with the Smithsonian's National Zoo say a zebra attack that seriously injured a veteran zookeeper was the result of human error. ... New York Financial Firm Settling 9/11 Suit With AirlineFinancial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald, which saw 658 of its 1,000 employees killed in the Sept. 11 attacks, has nearly completed a ... Three Charged in Paid Arson at Rhode Island ApartmentsThree men have been charged with federal crimes in an arson-for-profit scheme at a Providence, R.I., apartment building. The Providence ... Midwest Des Moines Chief Issues Specific Rules on ChasesDes Moines' police chief has issued an updated policy that outlines when officers must end vehicle pursuits. The Des Moines Register says ... Indiana Judge Dismisses Unions From Burned Man's SuitAn eastern Indiana judge has dismissed two unions from a lawsuit that was filed by a man badly burned when he fell into a tank of chemicals ... Missouri County Nixes Voluntary Traffic CheckpointsSt. Charles County, Mo., drivers pulled over at several recent weekend safety checkpoints received something other than the usual verbal ... Southeast 3 Mississippi Residents Booked on Insurance Fraud ChargesAttorney General Jim Hood says three Biloxi, Miss., residents have been arrested and charged with insurance fraud. Hood's Friday news ... Alabama City Replacing Fire Station Hit by 2011 TwisterThe city of Tuscaloosa, Ala., is replacing a fire station that was destroyed by the killer tornado that devastated the town on April 27, ... Kentucky Phone App Allows Reporting of Drunken DriversKentucky motorists who get behind the wheel after drinking may be outsmarted by their phones with the introduction of a new app from the ... Fatal Fire in Georgia Ruled AccidentalState fire officials say a blaze that tore through a Crisp County home and killed a 76-year-old man has been ruled accidental. State ... North Carolina Man Blames Breakup With Wife on Online SiteA Charlotte, N.C., man is suing his ex-wife's lover as well as a website which he says led to the breakup of his marriage. The Charlotte ... Kentucky Lawmaker Proposes Stricter DUI LawA western Kentucky lawmaker is proposing that Kentucky adopt stricter regulations when it comes to drunken drivers. Democratic Rep. Hubert ... Former West Virginia Insurance Agent Admits Role in ArsonA federal prosecutor says a former insurance agent has admitted to his role in an arson scheme in Logan, W.Va. U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin ... Florida Supreme Court Refuses to Adopt Medical Malpractice RuleThe Supreme Court refused Thursday to adopt a state rule reflected in a law that creates restrictions on doctors who can testify during ... South Central Prosecutor Said Former BP Engineer Destroyed Gulf Spill EvidenceA former BP Plc engineer deliberately destroyed evidence sought by the U.S. for a probe of the 2010 Gulf of Mexico well explosion and oil ... Texas DPS Increasing Holiday PatrolsTexas troopers have increased patrols to watch for drunken drivers during a three-week holiday reporting period. The Texas Department of ... Residential Insured Losses Reach $30M in North Texas Ice StormDamage from this month's North Texas ice storm has reached at least $30 million in residential insured losses, according to an industry ... West Asiana Crash Probe Renews Debate Over Cockpit HierarchyNew details about the crash of an Asiana Airlines jet have renewed questions about whether a culture of strict deference to more-senior ... Rim Fire Results in Major Disaster Declaration in CaliforniaPresident Obama on Friday declared a major disaster in California as a result of the Rim Fire that burned for more than two months, ... Toyota to Enter Settlement Negotiations in Unintended Acceleration SuitsAfter a four-year legal battle, Toyota is entering settlement talks on nearly 400 state and federal lawsuits that allege sudden unintended ... Miners Injured at Lucky Friday Mine Sue HeclaThe operator of a 71-year-old northern Idaho silver mine that was beset by fatal and injury accidents two years ago has been hit by another ... Seattle Deicer Error Made Bridge Roadway SlickThe Seattle Transportation Department admits it made a mistake with deicer that caused some accidents Dec. 2 and shut down the West Seattle ... International Rail Traffic to Resume in Lac-MeganticRailroad traffic in the Quebec town of Lac-Megantic, where a runaway train carrying crude oil exploded in July, will resume Dec. 18, Mayor ... Residents of Flooded Gaza Strip Homes EvacuatedRescue workers evacuated more than 5,000 Gaza Strip residents from homes flooded by four days of heavy rain, using fishing boats and heavy ... Connect with Claims Journal
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