INSURANCE NEWS
Supreme Court Rejects Bid to Limit Civil Rights Lawsuits
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday preserved the ability of people to sue for civil rights violations under an 1871 law as it rejected a bid to prevent an Indiana nursing home resident’s family from suing over his care at …
Sheriff: Florida Woman Who Fatally Shot Neighbor Was Not Standing Her Ground
A Florida woman accused of fatally shooting her neighbor last week in the violent culmination of what the sheriff described as a 21/2-year feud was arrested Tuesday, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said. Susan Louise Lorincz, 58, who is white, …
Amazon Activist Terminated While Recovering from Work Injury, Union Says
A union organizer at Amazon who testified before a Senate committee has been terminated by the company, according to the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union. The union says Jennifer Bates is dealing with injuries she received while working at …
Surprise Golf Marriage of PGA and LIV Risks Antitrust Scrutiny
The PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia-backed challenger LIV Golf avoided calling their proposed partnership a merger. But their shock announcement is already raising serious concerns with US and European antitrust enforcers, according to people familiar with the matter. The tie-up, …
Boeing Accused in Lawsuit of Stealing Trade Secrets for NASA Rocket
Boeing was sued on Wednesday by a Colorado company that accused the aerospace giant of stealing trade secrets for NASA’s Space Launch System rocket, and then building components with “critical” safety flaws that could endanger astronauts. Wilson Aerospace said it …
Florida OIR Approves Roof Endorsements That Could Bar Non-Storm Claims
Despite the Florida Legislature taking major steps to rein in the cost of roof claims and litigation, at least two insurers have come out with broad roof endorsements that seek to bar claims for wear and tear, poor workmanship and …
Washington Commissioner Issues $398K in Fines
Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler issued fines in April and May totaling $398,500 against insurance companies for violations of state insurance laws and regulations. Following is a list of reported violations the commissioner’s office issued: Insurance companies LifeWise Health Plan …
Washington Paying $3.1M to Settle Suit Over Evidence
Washington state is set to pay $3 million to settle a lawsuit over alleged severe neglect at an adult family home – in addition to more than $300,000 in penalties levied by a judge for wrongful withholding of evidence, officials …
Rhode Island AG Lawsuit Says Landlord Puts Tenants at Risk
A Rhode Island landlord whose tenants have long complained about lead hazards, rodent infestations and other problems with their apartments was sued Tuesday by the state attorney general, who said conditions at many properties put renters’ health and safety at …
FIFA Made False Claims About Carbon Neutrality at Qatar World Cup: Regulator
Soccer’s world governing body FIFA made false and misleading statements about the reduced environmental impact of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, a Swiss regulator said on Wednesday. The Swiss Fairness Commission, the self-regulatory body of the advertising and communications …
Texas Car Dealership Sued for Age and Disability Discrimination
DALLAS – Pete’s Car Smart Inc., a car dealership based in Amarillo, Texas, violated federal law by firing a long-time employee based on her age and cardiovascular-related disability, the federal agency announced today. According to the EEOC’s lawsuit, the employee …
Hub Acquires Illinois-Based E-Insurance Services
Hub International Limited (Hub), a leading global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, announced that it has acquired the assets of E-Insure Services, Inc. (EINSURANCE). EINSURANCE is a web-based, direct-to-consumer lead generation platform leveraging its data-driven marketing techniques to power …