February 12, 2015
Limestone County has joined a growing number of places where people are able to text a message to reach 911 emergency services. Supporters of the service say the ability to text instead of making a voice call will make it …
February 12, 2015
Nevada lawmakers are reviewing a bill aimed at curbing frivolous lawsuits over construction defects. The Assembly and Senate judiciary committees met Wednesday to discuss AB125, which is sponsored by the Assembly Judiciary Committee. Republicans say the bill would fix a …
February 12, 2015
The Bucks County coroner says the death of a , Pa.,man charged with his wife in an alleged multimillion-dollar insurance scam was a suicide. Dr. Joseph Campbell said an autopsy Friday showed Tom French died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound …
February 12, 2015
The fire that destroyed most of a large apartment complex in northern New Jersey last month has prompted talk of legislation to toughen building codes, an effort that would butt up against long-established building practices like the use of lightweight …
February 12, 2015
Lieutenant Governor and Insurance Director Mary Taylor announced the Ohio Department of Insurance through its consumer complaint process has helped Ohio consumers save or recover $24.5 million in 2014. Over the past four years the department has saved or recovered …
February 12, 2015
Texas lawmakers are expected to file legislation this year aimed at stemming the tide of property claims litigation in the wake of catastrophic weather events, such as hailstorms. Proponents of such legislation would like to see a measure that limits …
February 11, 2015
Nova Healthcare Management, headquartered in Houston, Texas, entered a plea of guilty to felony workers’ compensation fraud related charges, according to an announcement by Texas Mutual Insurance Company and the Travis County District Attorney. According to the court documents, Texas …
February 11, 2015
Cunningham Lindsey Group appointed David Repinski president & chief client officer of the Americas, according to Jane Tutoki, chief executive officer. The appointment is effective immediately. Reporting to Tutoki, Repinski is responsible for management of the business development teams in …
February 11, 2015
The Republican-led state Senate cleared a bill Monday to change legal protections when multiple parties are at fault in a lawsuit. The proposal to scale back options under comparative fault lawsuits passed 24-9. It’s the second tort reform bill to …
February 11, 2015
The number of workers’ compensation claims filed by Louisiana state employees dropped by nearly one-third over the last eight years, but claims costs for state agencies continued to surge higher, according to an audit released Monday. Legislative Auditor Daryl Purpera’s …