Agencies investigating the Chevron Corp. refinery fire have told Richmond, Calif., residents that the petroleum giant will be held accountable. The San Francisco Chronicle says U.S. Chemical Safety Board investigators faced a skeptical and sometimes angry crowd of about 50 …
The Virginia Living Museum is reopening following a cleanup from flooding. Museum executive director Page Hayhurst says the flooding from a severe storm on Saturday caused more than $500,000 in damage. No animals were injured. It’s the second time this …
San Diego, CA, 08/29/12 – The Insurance Brokers & Agents of San Diego along with the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation of San Diego will be hosting a lunch discussion on September 19, 2012 with guest speaker Reginald King, the West …
The use of long-acting opioid medications for treatment of chronic pain is a significant driver of medical indemnity expenses in workers’ compensation claims, reports a study entitled, “The Effects of Opioid Use on Workers’ Compensation Claim Cost in the State …
The toy company behind the Bratz doll line says it’s working toward settling a New York lawsuit accusing Lady Gaga of sabotaging a deal to make a doll in her likeness. Manufacturer MGA Entertainment Inc. says in a court document …
Another mold-related lawsuit has been filed against the company that manages rental housing for military families in Hampton Roads. Natasha Chaparro and her husband, Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Angel Manuel Chaparro-Mendoza, claim in their lawsuit that mold in their …
Maryland State Police are notifying residents that a new law will require motor scooter and moped operators and riders to wear a helmet and eye protection. The law, which goes into effect on Oct. 1, also requires that motor scooters …
A popular Platteville, Wis. restaurant has been destroyed by a fire that took nine hours to knock down. The Wisconsin State Journal reports the three-story building housed the Chicago’s Best restaurant, a popular gathering place for permanent residents of the …
As holidaymakers head home after the summer, UK insurer AXA car insurance claims data reveals that September 1st has been the worst day of the summer season for accidents for three years running. Last year saw the biggest spike in …
Fire investigators in Evansville, Ind., say smoking materials in a bed caused a smoky blaze that forced the evacuation of a 10-story apartment building for the elderly and the disabled where one person died. Authorities say 66-year-old Gwendolyn Hunt died …