Lawsuit: California Student Recruited to Help in Drug Bust December 2, 2013 The mother of a California middle school student has sued the school district, claiming her 14-year-old son was used as...
The Mutual Mistake Doctrine and the Purchase of Insurance December 2, 2013 By Steven Plitt Every day insurance agents throughout the United States meet with potential insureds to transact the purchase of insurance. Typically, the...
Oregon Court Tosses Right to Farm Challenge December 2, 2013 The Oregon Court of Appeals has rejected a constitutional challenge to Oregon’s Right to Farm law, but parties to the...
Farmers Insurance, Texas Reach Tentative Deal on Mold Claims November 18, 2013 The state of Texas and Farmers Insurance want to settle decade-old claims of overcharging and underserving customers for $117.5 million,...
California Insurance Broker Sentenced For Scamming Tom Hanks November 18, 2013 A Southern California insurance broker who overcharged Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, hundreds of thousands of dollars has...
Immediate Notice Required, Euthanasia Allowed in Equine Mortality Policies November 18, 2013 By Stephanie K. Jones The main difference between livestock, or equine, mortality insurance and human life insurance is that a livestock owner, subject to...
Sutter to Pay $46M To Settle California Anesthesia Case November 18, 2013 One of California’s largest hospital chains has agreed to pay $46 million to settle allegations that its method for billing...
Ohio Dump Truck Driver Repays More Than $19K in Workers’ Comp Benefits November 18, 2013 An Ohio man was sentenced and repaid more than $19,000 to the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) for working...
Arizona Legislator’s Close Call in I-10 Dust Storm Prompts Call for Action November 18, 2013 An Arizona legislator had a narrow escape on Interstate 10 in November during a dust storm in Pinal County when...
Missouri Appeals Court: Red Light Camera Law Invalid November 18, 2013 The future of red light cameras in Missouri communities could be in jeopardy after a state appeals court panel ruled...