How VW Emissions Scandal Hurt Other German Car Makers’ Reputations and Profits August 7, 2019 The fallout from Volkswagen’s 2015 emissions scandal cost other German car makers billions of dollars in sales, according to new...
Judge Leans in Favor of Broad Opioid Settlement Opposed by Municipalities, Drug Firms August 7, 2019 By Nate Raymond A federal judge on Tuesday expressed support for a novel plan by lawyers representing cities and counties suing drug companies...
Vanderbilt Doctors Admit Operating on Wrong Kidney in $25M Patient Suit August 7, 2019 Two doctors at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have said under oath that they mistakenly operated on the wrong kidney during...
IICF Promotes Myatt to VP, Chief Program Officer August 7, 2019 The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) has promoted Betsy Myatt to vice president, chief program officer, effective Aug. 1. In...
Maine’s Largest City Proposes Retail Licensing Rules for Marijuana Businesses August 7, 2019 Officials in Maine’s largest city are proposing licensing regulations for recreational and medical marijuana businesses. The Portland Press Herald reports...
Baltimore County Settles Excessive Force Suit for $1M August 7, 2019 Baltimore County will pay more than $1 million to settle claims by the family of a 21-year-old who died days...
5 Firefighters, Baby Injured in 7-Alarm Fire at Bronx Apartment Building August 7, 2019 Authorities say five firefighters and a baby were injured in a seven-alarm fire that tore through a Bronx building. Fire...
Florida Supreme Court Dismisses Long-Awaited Case on AOB Policy Language August 7, 2019 By Amy O'Connor The Florida Supreme Court has reversed course and decided not to hear a controversial case regarding the validity of certain...
Willis Towers Watson Adds Braun to Willis Re Life, Accident & Health Team in Maine August 7, 2019 Willis Towers Watson has added Thomas Braun as senior vice president to the Willis Re Life, Accident & Health Segment’s...
AM Best Upgrades Credit Rating of State Farm Florida Insurance Co. August 7, 2019 AM Best has upgraded the FSR to A- (Excellent) from B++ (Good) and the Long-Term ICR to “a-” from “bbb+”...