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Judge Tosses Erie Lawsuit Over Maryland’s Handling of Redlining Allegations

A federal judge has dismissed an Erie Insurance complaint over how the Maryland insurance regulator has been handling allegations that the insurer unfairly discriminated against communities served by Black insurance agents in the Baltimore area. On June 12, Judge Julie …

NY Lawmakers Vow to Block Property Insurers from Asking About Subsidized Tenants

Three New York legislators said they plan on pushing bills next year that would bar property insurers from requesting information about subsidized housing, a practice that discriminates, an NYC news outlet reported. The Gothamist, a non-profit news organization affiliated with …