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Officials Mark $2.5 Million for Kentucky River Flood Mitigation Study
After massive flooding inundated parts of eastern Kentucky in 2021 and again this year, state officials are looking for ways to mitigate the damage from future floods that are sure to come. Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, and U.S. Rep. …
Report Blasts Virginia School System’s Handling of Sexual Assaults
A special grand jury convened at the request of Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has issued a scathing report against a northern Virginia school system accusing it of mishandling a student who sexually assaulted classmates at two different high schools last …
Class Action Lawsuit Against California Cannabis Companies Alleges Lower Than Advertised THC Content
A class action lawsuit against two California companies on Tuesday alleges they sold products in which the THC content was misrepresented as being higher than it actually is. Law firm Dovel & Luner announced it filed a suit against Ironworks …
Virginia Court Reverses, Rules for Single Limit in GEICO Uninsured/Underinsured Case
An auto insurance policy that includes coverage for both uninsured and underinsured motorists does not require the insurer to pay the policy limits twice, the Virginia Supreme Court ruled. The high court reversed a ruling by a Richmond city judge …
Washington Driver Gets $553 Ticket for Driving With Snow on Windshield
A Washington State Patrol trooper issued a $533 ticket to a driver Sunday after the person drove more than 5 miles with their vehicle and windshield almost completely covered in snow. Trooper Heather Weatherwax said the State Patrol received a …
Generali Plans Sale of €20B Italian Life Portfolio, Aiming to Improve Profits: Sources
Assicurazioni Generali SpA is planning to sell a roughly €20 billion ($21 billion) Italian life insurance portfolio as part of a plan to improve profitability, people familiar with the matter said. The Italian insurer, which has been working with an …
Texas Dept. of Insurance Extends COVID Data Call
The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) announced it has extended its mandatory data call through December 2022 for certain information related to COVID-19 injuries reported to selected insurance carriers on or after December 1, 2019. DWC …
Missouri Elementary School to File Claim After Antisemitic Vandalism Spree
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – Police in Springfield, Missouri, are investigating after a swastika was sprayed on an elementary school during a vandalism spree. The vandalism at York Elementary School, which is under construction, was found on Saturday morning, police spokeswoman …
Mall of America Settles Lawsuit Over Boy Thrown From Balcony
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Mall of America in suburban Minneapolis said Monday that it will toughen its trespassing policies as part of a settlement with the family of a boy who was severely injured when a man with a history …
South Dakota Social Services Agency Fined $320K
Rural Office of Community Services Inc., a Wagner, South Dakota-based social services agency, which serves low-income families and individuals across multiple locations in South Dakota, will pay $320,000 in monetary relief to a class of affected employees to voluntarily resolve …
Sentry to Open Field Office in El Paso, Texas
Sentry Insurance announced it has selected El Paso, Texas, as the location of its newest field office. The office is set to open in early 2023 and will provide both personal and commercial lines claims and customer service support. Sentry …
Two Killed in Explosion at Virginia Welding Business
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — Two people were killed Monday when a storage tank exploded at a Virginia welding business, a fire official said. Firefighters responded to Neptune Welding on Virginia Beach Boulevard just after 11 a.m., news outlets reported. …