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Atlantic City Casino Sued for Allegedly Paying Gambler to Keep Malfunctions Secret
A New York City man is suing an Atlantic City casino, its parent company and its online betting partner, alleging he was repeatedly disconnected while gambling online, and was given payments to prevent him from reporting the malfunctions to New …
Judge Dismisses Suit By Veterans’ Home Employees Over COVID Work Conditions
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by employees of the Massachusetts veterans’ home at the center of a devastating COVID-19 outbreak in 2020 who said their constitutional rights were violated because they were forced to work in “inhumane …
Injured Oregon Protester Awarded $1M in Lawsuit
A jury has awarded a racial justice demonstrator more than $1 million in a lawsuit she filed in 2020 against the city of Salem, Oregon, accusing officers of violating her civil rights. Eleaqia McCrae, a Black woman, sued the city …
Hub Acquires Assets of Guide Insurance Services in Washington
Hub International Limited acquired the assets of Guide Insurance Services Inc. in Washington Guide Insurance Services has offices in Lynden, Colville and Republic, and provides commercial and personal insurance solutions to individuals and businesses in the region. Owners Joel Kok …
Baldwin Settles Suit in New Mexico Movie Set Shooting
Alec Baldwin settled litigation over the accidental shooting death of a cinematographer on the set of the movie Rust, agreeing to give her husband a producer’s role on the picture as part of the agreement. The settlement, which is subject …
Farmers Group Names Vargas New CEO, President
Farmers Group Inc. on Oct. 5 said it promoted Raul Vargas to become the company’s 13th president and CEO at the start of 2023. Jeff Dailey, current president and CEO is stepping down but will stay as chairman. Vargas will …
Ian to ‘Significantly Impact’ Property Rates for Coastal States: MarketScout
Hurricane Ian is going to affect commercial and personal property rates “significantly” – not just in Florida, predicted MarketScout. The Dallas-based insurance distribution and underwriting company released its quarterly Market Barometer of rate conditions in personal and commercial insurance lines. …
13 Businesses, 19 Individuals Charged in Alleged Pennsylvania Car ‘Title Washing’ Ring
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro said his office has filed criminal charges against 19 individuals and 13 separate businesses for alleged motor vehicle “title washing.” Prosecutors allege the businesses and individuals coordinated to purchase totaled vehicles, falsify inspection information, and …
‘Weston’s Law’ on Elevator Safety in Vacation Homes Takes Effect in North Carolina
New safety mandates for elevators inside North Carolina beach and vacation cottages take effect on Saturday along with all or portions of another dozen or so enacted state laws. Other laws approved this year and starting in October address sexual …
Former Kentucky Lawmaker Sentenced to Prison in Fraud Case
Former Kentucky lawmaker Robert Goforth was sentenced Monday to two years and one month in federal prison for health care fraud and money laundering. Goforth, who resigned from the Kentucky House in 2021, also faces two years of supervised release, …
Most Habitable Homes in Florida Should Get Power Restored by End of Week, FPL Says
Nearly a week after Hurricane Ian smashed into Florida and carved a path of destruction that reached into the Carolinas, hundreds of thousands of Florida residents faced another day without electricity Tuesday as rescuers continued their search for those trapped …
Arizona Tornado Damaged Homes, Power Lost in Dust Storms
Up to 10 homes were damaged after a tornado touched down in northern Arizona Monday while around Phoenix, dust storms caused downed power lines, fires and cut power to thousands, authorities said. The National Weather Service said a strong line …