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Wildfire Damage May Not Be Fully Covered By Insurance for Some California Wineries

- October 25, 2017

The wildfires that tore through Northern California devastated neighborhoods, businesses, and forests. Now as the ash begins to settle, many are beginning to take stock of the damage, including many of the wineries throughout the regions. Some of these wineries are even starting the insurance claim process, though “many of the smaller vintners are likely to find limits in their policies,” meaning payouts are likely to fall short of rebuilding costs, unfortunately.

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Concerns Over Cruise Ship Safety On the Rise After Child’s Fatal Fall

- October 24, 2017

Earlier this month on October 14th, an 8-year-old girl tragically fell from a cruise ship and died, raising concerns “about the safety of potential passengers traveling with children.” The young girl was Zion Smith, a native of the Bahamas. During the accident, she “fell two stories from an interior deck on the Carnival Glory to another deck below while the cruise ship was docked at Port Miami,” according to Miami Dade Police Department.

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Kids Preferred Toy Company Issues Voluntary Recall of 587,000 Plush Toys

- October 19, 2017

It’s hard to imagine that the holidays are nearly upon us. For many parents, that means it’s almost time for Christmas shopping. However, because toy recalls occur frequently, it’s important for parents to be aware of what toys are and are not safe for their little ones. A quick glance at the news or Consumer Product Safety Commission’s website is a good way to find information about any current recalls, such as the one recently issued by Kids Preferred Toy Company. Yesterday the toy company recalled “more than 587,000 children’s toys…because of a wind-up attachment that could pose a choking hazard.”

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