Georgia Governor Limits Legal Liability Of Hospitals, Staff During Pandemic

Gov. Brian Kemp has used his emergency powers to protect Georgia’s strained hospitals and medical workers from lawsuits related to the care they provide during the coronavirus pandemic.
April 17, 2020 Excess & Surplus Lines Legislation & Regulation Liability Litigation Georgia

NWS Confirms More Than 100 Tornadoes In Outbreak

More than 100 tornadoes struck the South in the two-day outbreak that killed more than 30 people this week, the National Weather Service said. Forecast teams checking for damage found 105 storm tracks that totaled more than 770 miles (1,239 kilometers) in all.
April 16, 2020 Property Alabama Georgia Mississippi Texas

Tornadoes Rip Through The South, Leaving At Least 16 Dead

At least 16 people were killed after tornadoes began ripping through the South on Easter, destroying homes and storefronts and leaving over 1 million people without power from an intense storm system now headed towards the Mid-Atlantic.
April 13, 2020 Auto Property Alabama Arkansas Georgia Louisiana Mississippi

Toyota Recalls 1.8 Million U.S. Vehicles For Fuel Pump Issue

Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) said Wednesday it is now recalling 3.2 million vehicles worldwide to address a fuel pump issue that could result in engines stalling.
March 11, 2020 Auto Subrogation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Massive Fire Tears Through Luxury Apartment Complex Under Construction In Savannah, Georgia

More than three hours after a massive fire engulfed a large construction site in downtown Savannah, Georgia, crews were still battling the blaze.
February 27, 2020 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Property Subrogation Georgia

Fiery Fuel Tanker Crash On Atlanta Interstate Kills 2

Two people have died in a multivehicle accident involving a tractor-trailer that sparked a large fire which spread across all northbound lanes of an Atlanta-area interstate on Saturday morning, authorities said.
February 3, 2020 Auto Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Subrogation Georgia

Professional Thieves Heist Valuables Worth Millions From Georgia Jewelry Store

Roswell police are looking for thieves who they say cut a hole to get into a vault to clean out a jewelry store. The owner of Jason Guven Jewelry said the burglars spent hours inside the store on Holcomb Bridge Road last Monday, methodically taking almost every piece of valuable jewelry he had.
January 14, 2020 Excess & Surplus Lines Georgia

America’s Top Ten Judicial Hellholes

A new report highlights the worst local courts and states for abuses of the civil justice system, with the Top 10 Judicial Hellholes filled with widespread civil lawsuits, legislative loopholes that create more ways for lawyers to sue, and judges who allow junk science into evidence in trials.
January 9, 2020 Legislation & Regulation Liability Litigation California Georgia Illinois Louisiana Minnesota

Trapped Squirrel Wreaks Havoc Inside Atlanta Home, But Insurance Doesn’t Cover Damages

A week after a family purchased their first home, they left for a week to visit family for the holidays. While gone, a squirrel fell down the chimney! The flue was left open by the previous owners and the Drees family hadn’t yet noticed. The squirrel ran throughout the house for a week, causing extensive damage.
January 7, 2020 Property Weird Georgia

Fire Destroys Georgia Home After Christmas Tree Lights Left On Overnight

A Georgia family of six escaped their burning home early Wednesday morning after their Christmas tree draped in lights was left plugged in overnight, causing the fire, officials said.
December 13, 2019 Property Georgia

Spate Of Ring Security Camera Hacks Due To Credential Stuffing Attacks

Multiple U.S. families have reported incidents of Ring camera systems being hacked in recent days, raising questions as to whether the systems are allowing hackers access to people’s homes, without ever having to set foot inside.
December 12, 2019 Excess & Surplus Lines Technology Florida Georgia Mississippi Texas

Over 48 Tons Of Packaged Salads Recalled Amid Multi-State Outbreak Of E. coli Infections

More than 97,000 pounds of salad products were recalled due to a possible E. coli contamination in the lettuce, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Tuesday.
November 21, 2019 Liability Subrogation Alabama Connecticut Florida Georgia Illinois

Cargo Thieves Target Containers Rushed Into U.S. Ahead Of Threatened Tariffs

Cargo theft across the U.S. increased in the third quarter, with thieves targeting high-value items and making off with an average value of $155,709 per incident, according to the Beverly, Mass.-based supply chain visibility provider Sensitech Inc.
November 20, 2019 Excess & Surplus Lines California Florida Georgia Illinois New Jersey

Over 2 Million Pounds Of Chicken Recalled For Possible Metal Contamination

Simmons Prepared Foods is recalling more than 2 million pounds of chicken products that may be contaminated with metal. The recall was announced Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
November 7, 2019 Subrogation Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Georgia

Nestor Spawns Multiple Tornadoes, Heavy Rainfall

Nestor, a once feared and fierce tropical storm, was helping more than hurting Sunday as it nudged north while spreading much-needed rain over a wide swath of the East.
October 21, 2019 Property Florida Georgia

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