California Closes Record for 2021 Pure Premium Workers’ Comp Filing October 27, 2020 California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has issued a notice closing the record for the Jan. 1, 2021 workers’ compensation pure...
Winds Fanned California Fires and Kept Thousands of Evacuees Away October 27, 2020 Crews tried to beat back two out-of-control wildfires in Southern California on Tuesday that have kept tens of thousands of...
Oregon Vineyards Lose Lawsuit Against Nearby Cannabis Operation October 27, 2020 Two Oregon wine grape growers have failed to convince a state judge their grapes would be marred by odors from...
Honda, Arizona Agree to $5M Settlement Over Air Bags October 27, 2020 Honda has agreed to a $5 million settlement with Arizona over allegations that it failed to disclose defects in air...
Judge in California OKs $78M Settlement by Air Medical Company October 27, 2020 A judge has given final approval to a $78 million settlement by a medical helicopter company that was sued by...
Lawsuit Filed Against Montana Nursing Home for Negligence in Virus Deaths October 27, 2020 A long-term care facility in Montana has been sued after health officials said its staff was negligent and allowed the...
Some Alaskans Beyond Danger Received Tsunami Warning October 26, 2020 Some Alaska residents received tsunami warnings on their cellphones following an earthquake earlier this week, including customers in the Anchorage...
Power Outages in California as Winds Boost Fire Danger October 26, 2020 Large swaths of California had no electricity Monday as utilities tried to prevent the chance of their equipment sparking wildfires...
Oregon Contractor Fined for Multiple Job Safety Violations October 26, 2020 Oregon OSHA has fined a general contractor in Roseburg more than $38,000 for multiple serious job safety violations, including repeatedly...
Amazon Injuries Could Spark Higher Workers’ Comp Rates for Fulfillment Centers October 26, 2020 By Matt Day and Spencer Soper Injuries in Amazon.com Inc. warehouses could damage more than just the company’s reputation. They could start to hurt the e-commerce...