Another Johnson Talc Cancer Verdict Reversed; Judge Cites Trial Errors, Jury Misconduct October 23, 2017 By Tina Bellon and Nate Raymond A California judge on Friday threw out a $417 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson in a lawsuit by a...
Judge Wants Evidence in Las Vegas Massacre Secured for Lawsuit October 23, 2017 The Las Vegas resort from which a gunman unleashed the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history has been ordered...
Costs to Repair California’s Damaged Oroville Dam to Top $500M October 23, 2017 California officials say repair costs at the nation’s tallest dam will be nearly double the original estimate of $275 million....
California’s Wine Industry Taking Stock of Losses After Wildfires October 23, 2017 By Elin McCoy Although still burning, the largest fires that have devastated California wine country are mostly contained, and winemakers, winery owners, and...
U.S. Warns of Hacker Attacks on Energy, Aviation, Manufacturing Industries October 23, 2017 By Jim Finkle The U.S government issued a rare public warning that sophisticated hackers are targeting energy and industrial firms, the latest sign...
Once-Stable P/C Insurance Lines Face Headwinds: Guy Carpenter October 23, 2017 While the U.S. property/casualty insurance industry is well capitalized and market sentiment is mostly positive, it still faces economic and...
Virginia Police Say Car Fire Caused by Improvised Explosive Device October 23, 2017 Police in Virginia are investigating after an explosive device was detonated in Williamsburg. News outlets report the device was found...
Massive Fire Ravages Neighborhood in Maine, Destroys Six Buildings October 23, 2017 A large fire has ravaged a neighborhood in Maine, with officials saying it destroyed six buildings and sent at least...
AXIS Names Swiss Re’s Arora as Reinsurance CEO October 23, 2017 AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd. announced that Steve Arora has been named chief executive officer of AXIS Re. Arora joins the...
Trump Nominee for Mine Safety Post Is Retired Coal Executive October 23, 2017 By Michael Virtanen The retired coal company executive from West Virginia chosen by Republican President Trump to oversee U.S. mining safety says his...