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Wisconsin Home Improvement Chain Appeals Jury Award for Woman’s Injury
Menard Inc. is appealing a jury award to a woman who was injured when she fell over a flatbed cart at its store in Minot, North Dakota. A jury last year awarded nearly $40,000 to Darlene Johnson, plus about $145,000 …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 4:51 PM |
North Carolina Governor to Ease Restrictions on Outdoor Venues
College and professional sports teams in North Carolina may soon be allowed to host a few thousand fans in outdoor stadiums, Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Tuesday. If the state’s coronavirus numbers continue to improve or remain flat, Cooper …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 4:49 PM |
Iowa Insurance Division Charges Trinity, Aliera Over Unauthorized Health Plans
The Iowa Insurance Division’s Enforcement has filed charges against Trinity Healthshare Inc. and The Aliera Companies over offerings of unauthorized healthcare products. The department alleges that Trinity, purportedly operating as a health care sharing ministry, acted as an unauthorized insurer …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 4:48 PM |
Wisconsin Says More Loan Money Available for Rebuilding Kenosha Businesses
The state of Wisconsin is making more money available to help small businesses in Kenosha recover from damage during recent unrest over the police shooting of Jacob Blake, officials said. Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation said …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 4:48 PM |
Texas Windstorm Insurer Seeks More Data on Rate Adequacy, Hurricane Modeling
The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association’s actuarial and underwriting committee is seeking more data from TWIA staff and an actuarial consulting firm on rate adequacy and catastrophe modeling for potential hurricane losses. In a meeting on Sept. 22, the committee directed …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 4:47 PM |
South Carolina Wood Pellet Plant Accused of Violating Clean Air Act
Environmental groups threatened to sue a wood pellet factory on Tuesday, accusing it of releasing more than 100 tons of air pollution a year in violation of the Clean Air Act. A legal notice filed against Jasper Pellets says the …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 4:43 PM |
NTSB: Loose Joint Caused Train Derailment that Killed Man in Texas
A loose, improperly fastened rail joint led to a 2017 derailment in a North Texas rail switching yard that killed a worker, the National Transportation Safety Board has found. A misaligned rail joint allowed the flange of a freight car …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 4:23 PM |
New Mexico Disabled Woman Getting $300K Settlement
New Mexico State Police have reached a $300,000 settlement with a disabled woman who accused an officer of grabbing and handcuffing her after she refused to provide ID in 2016. Jessica Guttman claimed in her 2018 lawsuit that she and …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 3:01 PM |
Oregon Businesses Threatening to Sue Over Virus Restrictions
Several Oregon businesses have threatened a class action lawsuit against the state over COVID-19 restrictions implemented by Gov. Kate Brown to slow the pandemic. A lawyer representing the businesses argues that Oregon officials should draft a plan to compensate small …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 2:59 PM |
Peak Re Appoints Pioneer’s Souter as Director of Markets for P/C Business
Hong Kong-based Peak Re announced the appointment of Andrew Souter as director of markets responsible for developing the company’s property/casualty reinsurance business. Souter brings with him 18 years of experience in the finance industry. He joins Peak Re from Pioneer …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 1:55 PM |
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