Workers’ Compensation and COVID: More Data on Evolving Claims February 25, 2021 By Susanne Sclafane Workers’ compensation insurers aren’t getting the large aggregate volumes of COVID-related claims projected during the early months of the pandemic,...
Fatal Crash in Florida Keys Cuts Power, Shuts Down 3 Schools February 25, 2021 A fatal car crash in the Florida Keys on Tuesday morning caused traffic delays and caused officials to close three...
Bill to Limit COVID-19 Lawsuits Approved in Missouri Senate February 24, 2021 Missouri senators have passed a bill to shield hospitals, manufacturers and other businesses from lawsuits over alleged wrongdoing during the...
Truck/Train Collision in Texas Results in Large Explosion, Fire February 24, 2021 A tractor-trailer and a freight train collided Tuesday morning in central Texas, causing a large explosion and fire, authorities said....
Deadly Power Outages Lead to Board Resignations at Texas Grid Operator February 24, 2021 By Paul J. Weber and David Koenig Top board leaders of Texas’ embattled power grid operator have resigned following outrage over more than 4 million customers losing...
California Woman Sentenced in $135K Staged Collision Ring February 24, 2021 Zandra Monterrozo, 44, of Corona, Calif., pleaded guilty and was sentenced for her involvement in an organized ring that intentionally...
Washington Court Upholds Authority to Pursue Charges in Workplace Death February 24, 2021 The Washington State Supreme Court has ruled that an employer can be charged with a felony in connection with a...
Fire Victim Trust Sues California Utility Executives for Causing Wildfires February 24, 2021 The Fire Victim Trust has filed a lawsuit in San Francisco Superior Court against certain former officers and directors of...
Personal Info Posted Online After North Carolina County Ransomware Attack February 24, 2021 An investigation into a ransomware attack on a North Carolina county’s computer network showed personal information posted for sale on...
Water Woes Expected to Last Several More Days in Mississippi After Freeze February 24, 2021 By Leah Willingham and Melinda Deslatte Rising temperatures began melting the snow and ice in Mississippi and Louisiana, but tens of thousands of people still had...