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Rooftop Fireworks Spark Apartment Fire, Leading Residents to Sue Owners
Residents of an apartment complex in Atlanta, Georgia, that was severely damaged in a three-alarm fire on Nov. 10 have filed a class-action lawsuit against the building owners, claiming the owners failed to maintain the property’s fire suppression system and allowed access to the roof, where the fire began. The devastating blaze that destroyed most of the Reserve at LaVista
‘World’s Most Valuable’ Whisky Could Sell at Auction for $1.5 Million
A bottle of the “world’s most valuable” whisky will go up for auction at Sotheby’s on Nov. 18 and is estimated to sell for between $910,000 and $1.5 million, according to reports. The Macallan Valerio Adami 1926 is one of just 40 bottles filled in 1986 after the liquor aged for six decades in sherry casks, making it the oldest
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The risk of a cyberattack is a leading concern for a majority of business owners, yet many have not taken some of the key steps needed to prevent or respond to a cyber incident, according to a new survey of business leaders. The Travelers Risk Index, an annual report that studied more than 1,200 business decision-makers, found that cyber risks…
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued four crew members after a 60-foot luxury yacht flooded and overturned off the North Carolina coast recently, forcing them to abandon ship in a life raft, according to reports. The captain of the vessel later sent his thanks to the Coast Guard and locals, who he said were “absolutely amazing” in the Oct. 21 helicopter…
Pharmacies in the state of Georgia can now legally sell certain cannabis products at their counters under a new law that went into effect Oct. 27. It is the first state in the U.S. to permit pharmacy sales of medical marijuana, which will be limited in Georgia to low-dose THC products like THC oil and capsules, CNN reported. [lgc_column grid=\"50\"…
Despite the continued “flight toward profitability” for most carriers, moderation in both rate and capacity is occurring in many insurance sectors. Most rates are rising, but the level of increases is slowing. Capacity is generally available but often requires creativity. On the Casualty side, some classes remain stressed while carriers are competing for business in others. These and other trends…
More than 70 million candy products that contain rolling liquid dispensers were recently recalled due to the risk of choking. The two products separately recalled — 145,800 Cocco Candy Rolling Candy dispensers and 70 million of the Candy Dynamics Slime Licker Sour Rolling Liquid Candy — contain a roller ball mechanism that dispenses liquid. According to the U.S. Consumer Product…
Medication errors, theft from residents, failure to treat pressure sores and other hazards are among the claims being made against a nursing home in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, as it faces $49,000 in possible fines for 20 state and federal violations. According to reports, the 62-bed Arbor Court nursing home has had repeated violations over the past 21 months, including 66…
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A recent tanker truck accident in Fairchild, Wisconsin, raised alarms over possible wetland contamination after the truck rolled over onto the side of the road and spilled pesticide. The Sept. 17 incident occurred when the truck driver swerved to avoid a deer, WQOW reported. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources helped with the cleanup process and…
The owner of a 116-year-old building that partially collapsed earlier this year is taking legal action against the engineering company that allegedly failed to recognize that the building was unsafe, according to reports. The apartment building in Davenport, Iowa, partially collapsed on May 28, tragically killing three men and injuring several others, including one woman who needed a leg amputation…
A man is taking legal action against the popular restaurant chain Olive Garden after alleging that he found a rat\'s foot in a spoonful of his minestrone soup during a March visit to the eatery’s Warren, Michigan, location. According to the lawsuit, the foot injured the inside of the diner’s mouth and caused him to get physically ill. [lgc_column grid=\"50\"…
More than 1.2 million homes in California are at a moderate or high risk of wildfire damage, representing a reconstruction cost value of more than $760 billion, according to a new report on wildfire risk in the U.S. It is just one of the findings from property analytics firm CoreLogic’s 2023 Wildfire Risk Report, which details wildfire threats, reconstruction costs,…
Philips Avent recently recalled nearly 13,000 baby monitors after receiving reports of the devices overheating, causing seven minor injuries. The affected Digital Video Baby Monitors, which were manufactured between March 2016 and December 2019 and sold for between $120 and $200, could have an issue with their rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. The batteries reportedly could overheat when…
Inflation in the U.S. has fallen from 9% to 3% over the past 12 months, with Americans seeing some relief on the cost of things like gas, groceries and airfare, according to the Associated Press. That leaves inflation still \"significantly above\" the Federal Reserve\'s target of 2%, officials said in recent days, and multiple rate hikes may be needed to…
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