Court Rejects Claim That Insurer Was to Blame for Crash Costs June 1, 2015 By Margery A. Beck A lower court was right to dismiss a man’s claim that his auto insurance company should pay his costs in...
People – Midwest June 1, 2015 Michael E. LaRocco has been officially named president and chief executive officer of State Auto Financial Corp., taking over those...
‘On-Tap,’ Temporary Employees Challenging Workers’ Comp: Hartwig June 1, 2015 By Denise Johnson and Andrew G. Simpson The workers’ compensation industry must contend with a fast-growing on-demand economy where jobs are filled via apps and more employees...
Family Sues Southern California Gym Over Dad’s Heart Attack June 1, 2015 A Los Angeles gym is facing a lawsuit from the three kids of a man who had a heart attack...
California Court Says Staffing Agencies Can’t Self-Insure Workers’ Comp June 1, 2015 By Don Jergler A California Court of Appeals has upheld the state’s decision to exclude temporary staffing agencies from self-insuring for workers’ compensation,...
People – West June 1, 2015 The Main Street America Group has named Stacy Juelfs sales director for its Western region. Prior to joining Main Street...
Washington Hospital Joins ‘Superbug’ Suit Against Scope Maker June 1, 2015 A Seattle, Wash., hospital has joined a lawsuit against the manufacturer of endoscopy medical scopes linked to a “superbug” outbreak...
Beer Bikes Bill Advances in California Legislature June 1, 2015 California lawmakers have advanced a bill that would allow so-called beer bikes to operate on streets, but leaves cities to...
Suit Filed Over Oregon Worker Who Died After Using Bucket as Toilet June 1, 2015 Relatives of an Oregon worker who died from carbon monoxide poisoning while defecating in the back of a company truck...
Brokers, Insurers Ready to Tackle Small Business Market June 1, 2015 By Amy O'Connor There is a shift happening in the small business segment and the insurance industry is aware and ready for it....