Monthly Archives: <span>February 2015</span>

Northern Alabama County Adds Texting to 911 Options

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 …

Nevada Legislators Consider Bill to Curb Construction Defect Suits

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 …

Man Involved in Million Dollar Insurance Fraud Scam Committed Suicide

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 …

Reforms up Against Industry Norms After New Jersey Apartment Fire

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 …

Ohio Insurance Department Returns $24.5M to Consumers in 2014

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 …

Bills Aimed at Property Claims Litigation Expected in Texas Legislative Session

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 …

Major Medical Chain Pleads Guilty, Repays Texas Mutual $6.5 Million

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 …

Repinski Joins Cunningham Lindsey as President, Chief Client Officer

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 …

Comparative Fault Legal Reform Cleared by West Virginia Senate

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 …

Louisiana State Agencies’ Workers’ Comp Costs Rising

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 …