The Downfall of California's Insurance Commissioner

The turbulent drama surrounding California Insurance Commissioner Chuck Quackenbush reached a climax on June 28 with the Commissioner's resignation from office. As the dust settles, IJ looks back at the major events leading up to his ultimate downfall. March 26, 2000 The Los Angeles Times reports that Quackenbush allegedly collected political ...

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Departments

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Newsbriefs

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Tech Talk

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