Category Archives for California

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Viewpoint: Claims Handling Breakdowns From LA Wildfires One Year on

It’s been more than a year since the Palisades and Eaton Fires in Los Angeles, and attorneys who work in first‑party property claims are still seeing a steady rise in disputes. That trend isn’t slowing…
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California Commissioner Orders Moratorium on Cancellations Over Pack Fire

Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara ordered a mandatory one-year moratorium to prevents homeowners’ insurance cancellations and non-renewals for Pack Fire victims following an emergency declaration. Lara ordered insurers to preserve residential property insurance coverage for more…
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Waymo’s San Francisco Outage Raises Doubts Over Robotaxi Readiness During Crises

A widespread power outage in San Francisco that led to Waymo robotaxis stalling and snarling traffic earlier this month has raised concerns about the readiness of autonomous vehicle operators to tackle major emergencies like earthquakes…