A state auditor is doing another check of North Dakota injured workers’ claims to see how many were inappropriately denied. A consultant’s review found only a “handful” of questionable claim denials. But state auditors said an appendix to the report …
At least two tornadoes have ripped across southern and eastern Iowa, with damage reported to a few homes and businesses. No injuries have been reported. Bill Nichols, a forecaster with the National Weather Service, says a tornado caused minor to …
Four skiers suing Killington Resort in Vermont over so-called “lifetime” passes are seeking class action status for their suit, but the current and former owners oppose it. Killington/Pico Ski Resort Partners, the new owner, says it’s under no obligation to …
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. city commissioners agreed to pay $97,000 to a Canadian tourist whose husband died after tripping on an uncovered water meter in the sidewalk. Gilles Massey and his wife were walking back to their hotel from the beach …
The rising Mississippi River is causing the Isle of Capri Casino to temporarily close its doors in Natchez, Miss. Assistant City Engineer David Atkins said it was decided at a Saturday evening meeting that the casino would close at 3 …
Lloyd’s warned UK executives that the Corporate Manslaughter Act and Corporate Homicide Act 2007, which came into effect on Sunday, April 6, may result in a “string of new prosecutions for fatal accidents that occur in the work place.” In …
A survey commissioned by Marsh, Mercer and Kroll for their report “M&A Beyond Borders: Opportunities and Risks,” found that multinational companies consider investing in China, India and South East Asia almost as risky as investing in Africa.” Despite those concerns, …
California has more than a 99 percent chance of having a magnitude 6.7 or larger earthquake within the next 30 years, according scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey. The scientists came to their conclusion after using a new model that …
Allstate Insurance Co. filed a motion Monday with Florida’s First District Court of Appeal requesting a rehearing of an opinion the court issued on April 4, which lifted a stay of suspension to write new business. The suspension of Allstate …
A long-negotiated patent overhaul bill sought by technology companies and opposed by big pharmaceutical makers is in deep trouble in the U.S. Senate, Democratic and Republican aides said Monday. Big high-tech companies such as Cisco and Hewlett-Packard began pushing for …