In New Jersey, a measure that would provide workers’ compensation benefits to spouses of certain deceased fire and police personnel for the entire period of survivorship was signed into law last Thursday. The newly signed law (S-1469/A-2756) allows surviving spouses …
An explosion and fire at a Louisiana chemical plant claimed a second victim on June 14 as federal authorities were piecing together the cause of the blast that injured dozens more. Scott Thrower, 47, of St. Amant, died at Baton …
One person was killed as the result of an explosion and fire at a chemical plant in Geismar, La. on June 13 The Times-Picayune reported that 77 people were taken to the hospital with injuries. Louisiana State Police identified the …
Service Group, based in Austin, Texas, announced it has named Martin Jenns as its new president. The company also announced the retirements of senior vice presidents Patrick Vance and Gary Holliday. Service Group, including Service Lloyds, is a family-owned insurance …
New Orleans officials have unveiled a five-year economic development plan targeting key industries, creating jobs and strengthening the economy through workforce training and support programs for small businesses. The Times-Picayune reports the initiative, called ProsperityNOLA, was developed by a task …
A 76-year-old Havre, Mont. man has pleaded guilty to mail fraud in a case for failing to report that he owned a profitable business while receiving more than $277,000 in federal worker’s compensation benefits from 2001 to 2012. The U.S. Attorney’s Office …
Michigan’s attorney general announced that the former CEO and a bookkeeper of a non-profit workers’ compensation insurance-related organization have pleaded guilty to embezzling millions. Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette said Jerry Stage, 67, of New Hudson, and George Bauer, 55, …
Actor Jim Carrey was reportedly accused of failing to buy workers’ compensation insurance for his New York-based art studio business — but it appears it is just a case of a clerical error.Hollywood news site TMZ.com reported this week that …
A Wisconsin appeals court says a Milwaukee bus driver who chased down a passenger who used a racial slur and spat on him is entitled to workers’ compensation. Bus driver Isaac Bracey hurt himself soon after getting off his bus …
California workers’ compensation insurers’ average return on net worth increased for the second year in a row in 2011, according to the latest National Association of Insurance Commissioners report on insurer profitability. The report shows California insurers’ 2011 return improved …
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