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Tesla Recalls Over 1 Million Vehicles Over Worries Windows Could Cause a Pinch
A faulty window reversal system on certain Tesla models has led to the recall of more than 1 million vehicles. The problem, discovered by the company during production testing in August, could make the power windows react incorrectly to obstructions and cause an individual\'s fingers to be pinched, the Associated Press reported. Affected vehicles include certain Model 3 and Model
New Ohio Law Clarifies Workers’ Compensation for Work-at-Home Injuries
New legislation that goes into effect in Ohio on Sept. 23 will amend the state’s rules on Workers’ Compensation benefits to address injuries that occur while an individual is working from home. Signed into law in June, House Bill 447 adds exclusions and guidelines for injuries sustained by at-home employees, Property Casualty 360 recently reported. In
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Two daughters of the late Paul Newman have filed a lawsuit against their father’s nonprofit organization, claiming that the Newman’s Own Foundation has “lost its way” since their father’s death and is not preserving and honoring his legacy, CNN Business recently reported. Filed in Connecticut by sisters Susan and Nell Newman, the suit alleges breach of fiduciary duty by the…
A new report based on a survey of health care providers found that an alarming number of physicians have used alcohol or controlled substances while on the job. The survey, conducted by All Points North, revealed that 1 in 7 physicians admitted to consuming alcohol or using other controlled substances at work during the last three months, with more than…
A mint-condition Mickey Mantle baseball card from 1952 sold at auction Aug. 28 for $12.6 million, making it the most valuable sports collectible in the world, CNN recently reported. According to a news release from Heritage Auctions, the exceptionally well-preserved card was last purchased in 1991 for $50,000, a price that broke records at the time. The new eight-figure sale…
As students head back into classrooms for the start of a new academic year, an ongoing teacher shortage in both the U.S. and Canada means many schools are operating with a high number of job vacancies — and, in some cases, turning to unusual hiring tactics to help fill the gaps. A new program in Florida will allow military veterans…
A major insurance carrier is attempting to rescind a cyber policy based on the client’s alleged misrepresentation of its digital security protocols. According to reports, Travelers recently sought a ruling in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois to rescind its Cyber and Privacy Liability Insurance policy with Illinois-based International Control Services because the company was not…
A chemical spill from a manufacturing plant in Wixom, Michigan, recently forced the closure of one of southeast Michigan’s busiest state-run parks and put thousands of residents on alert. State officials were notified on Aug. 1 that auto supplier Tribar Manufacturing leaked “several thousand gallons” of a liquid containing 5% hexavalent chromium, a carcinogen, into the Huron River. The release,…
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During this webinar, our special guest experts met for a discussion on major catastrophic events across North America, including hurricanes, storms, and wildfires. Featuring: Kate Wright, Associate Vice President, Regional Practice Group Leader, Personal Insurance, Burns & Wilcox, Gulf Region Dave Torgerson, President, CEO & Founder, Wildfire Defense Systems, Bozeman, MT Brandon Orr, On-Air Meteorologist, WPLG Local 10 News, Miami, FL…
A catastrophic claim could put any business at risk — and in today’s environment of social inflation driven by nuclear court verdicts, it is an existential threat to every business that cannot be overlooked. To learn more about Excess Casualty Insurance, Crain’s Content Studio spoke with David Eudy, Associate Vice President, Director, Excess Casualty, Burns & Wilcox, Detroit/Farmington Hills, Michigan.…
Owning a home or purchasing a commercial building is no longer as affordable as it once was, which is one of the overriding trends impacting the real estate insurance market. While it has been tight the first half of 2022, rising interest rates may slow the overheated real estate sector a bit, further stabilizing it at a macro level. It…
The U.S. cannabis market is rapidly expanding with more states legalizing recreational use and an array of new products being produced every year. Rhode Island became the 19th state to legalize safely regulating recreational adult-use cannabis in May 2022. Several states such as Alabama, Arkansas, Florida and Pennsylvania have legalized cannabis for medical use only. Cannabis has been legal in…
In this webinar, experts discuss the commercial and residential real estate market and professional liability risks and coverages. Featuring: Casimer Daniewski, Vice President, Real Estate, H.W. Kaufman Group Connor Cahill, Broker, Professional Liability, Burns & Wilcox. Hosted by David Derigiotis, Corporate Senior Vice President, National Professional Liability Practice Leader, Burns & Wilcox https://vimeo.com/738731729/a398bfd269
At least 37 individuals were tragically killed and hundreds more remained missing as of Aug. 1 after heavy rains brought devastating floods to multiple communities in eastern Kentucky. At a news conference July 30, officials said the death toll spanned five counties and included at least four children, representing \"unfathomable\" losses in what could reportedly be one of the worst…
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