Monthly Archives: <span>December 2005</span>

N.J. AG, Division of Consumer Affairs Sue 3 Car Dealers

New Jersey Attorney General Peter Harvey and the Division of Consumer Affairs have filed suit against three car dealers for allegedly violating the State’s Consumer Fraud Act and other regulations governing the advertisement and sale of used and new vehicles. …

Fla. CFO Issues Holiday Fire Safety Tips to Prevent Deaths, Injuries

As Floridians crank up their heaters and fireplaces and set out the holiday candles and lights, State Fire Marshal Tom Gallagher is urging residents to keep safety in mind. “The number of home fires usually doubles in December, but most …

Some 4,000 Pa. Farmers to Receive Risk Management Assistance

Pennsylvania is setting up programs to help educate some 4,000 farmers about crop insurance and risk management issues. Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff announced that Pennsylvania won a $754,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to educate producers on …

OSHA Fines Unicco Following Fatal Mass. Window Cleaning Accident

The U.S. Labor Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Unicco Service Company for alleged willful and repeat violations of safety standards following a June 8 accident at the New England Executive Park in Burlington, Mass., that killed …

Residents in 17 Orleans Parish Zips May Return Home to Inspect Damage

Infrastructure is in place for the residents of 10 zip codes in the city of New Orleans to return to their homes and remain there according to New Orleans city officials. Residents in seven other zip codes may return to …

DPI Offering Video Deposition Capabilities for Clients and Lawyers

Diversified Product Inspections Inc., a provider of independent product failure analysis, air contamination and fire investigations for the insurance industry, can now provide video depositions for its clients and lawyers. W. Warren Wankelman, vice president, Marketing, stated, “In our continuing …

Texas Gov. Names Darwin Public Counsel for Injured Employees

Texas Gov. Rick Perry named Norman W. Darwin of Weatherford to serve as Injured Employee Public Counsel in the Office of Injured Employee Counsel (OIEC) for a term to expire Feb. 1, 2007. Created under House Bill 7 during the …

California Commissioner Delivers Holiday Gift for State’s Motorists

Delivering an early holiday gift to California drivers, Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi on Thursday announced significant new changes to the California Low Cost Automobile Insurance program (CLCA), making it easier for qualified good drivers to get a policy. Standing in …

FEMA Reminds Texas Small and Small Disadvantaged Businesses of Seminar in Houston

The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Agency (FEMA) reminds Texas small and small disadvantaged businesses interested in contracts with FEMA for housing maintenance and deactivation work, that they are invited to attend the pre-proposal conference hosted by FEMA in …

Okla. Senator Proposes Stiffer Penalties for Arson

Recalling recent wildfires that have been made worse by individuals deliberately setting blazes, Oklahoma State Senator Frank Shurden said he plans to file legislation to increase the penalties for arson. “We’re going to significantly boost the fines and we’re going …