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Delaware Jury to Decide If Mayor, Fire Chief Liable for Fatal Fire

A federal lawsuit over an arson fire that killed three firefighters can proceed against the city of Wilmington and its former mayor and fire chief. The Delaware News Journal reports Judge Mary Pat Thynge dismissed some claims, but recommended that …

Skirting Statute of Limitations, Men Suing Pennsylvania Diocese Claim Cover-Up

Frustrated by the Pennsylvania Legislature, four men are taking advantage of a shifting legal landscape to file suit against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Scranton over decades-old allegations of clergy sexual abuse. The plaintiffs, who range in age from 45 …

New Hampshire Follows Massachusetts with 4,000 Driver License Suspensions

New Hampshire plans to suspend the licenses of nearly 4,000 drivers in the latest fallout following a June crash that killed seven motorcyclists , Gov. Chris Sununu said this week. The Republican governor said the review of the Division of …

Tennessee Valley Coal Ash Cleanup Workers Face Burden of Proving Illnesses

The Tennessee Valley Authority, long respected for providing good jobs and cheap electricity, is facing a growing backlash over its handling of a massive coal ash spill a decade ago, with potentially serious consequences for an industry often opposed to …

Alaska Eyes Shutting Down Games, Parties, Performances at Breweries

An Alaska regulation agency has proposed changes that would limit activities at city breweries and distilleries, officials said. The Alaska Alcoholic Beverage Control Board has proposed modifications to a state statute that would further prohibit onsite activities at alcohol manufacturing …

Industry Appointments: Honk, QBE, Insurity, Berkley One

Honk Appoints Executive VP Honk Technologies, a platform that connects drivers with towing professionals and insurers, announced the appointment of Rochelle Thielen to the nearly created role of executive vice president for partnerships. Thielen is an automotive industry expert with …

DuPont to Stop Buying Firefighting Foam With Controversial PFAS Chemicals

Industrial materials maker DuPont said on Wednesday it would stop buying and using firefighting foams made with a controversial class of chemicals, which are at the center of multiple environmental lawsuits, by the end of 2021. The chemicals, which have …

Update: Hurricane Dorian Gathers Force As It Heads for Florida

Dorian is gathering force as it aims to become the first major hurricane to slam into the Florida’s east coast in 15 years, with winds of at least 115 miles per hour and drenching rains. The hurricane’s center was located …

More Tesla Solar Panel Claims Surface; 2 Home Insurers Allege Negligence

One evening last year, David Burek noticed charred wood and a burning smell in his attic, near his young sons’ bedroom. He climbed a ladder and saw a melted connector wire from the solar panels installed on the roof of …

New Hampshire Workers’ Comp Loss Costs Drop 9.6%

New Hampshire employers will pay less for their workers’ compensation insurance next year because of an approved filing that lowers the loss costs insurers use to develop prices. The New Hampshire Insurance Department has approved a rate proposal filed by …

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