A Rhode Island Superior Court jury has found three former lead paint manufacturers responsible for poisoning children in a lawsuit that could cost the manufacturers millions of dollars in damages. The lawsuit was the first brought by a state seeking …
First Cardinal of Texas Ltd. announced the merger of two of its largest workers’ compensation trusts into a single entity, CompPAC Trust of Texas, effective Jan.1, 2006. The CompPAC Trust of Texas combines the membership and assets of two successful …
An antiques dealer, an auto mechanic and even a couple of insurance agents are among the dishonored on 2005’s Top Ten Pennsylvania Insurance Fraud cases list, released this week by the Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority (IFPA). Published annually, the “Top …
Community Banks Inc. reported that it reached definitive agreement to acquire Wiley Insurance Agency Inc., located in Mt. Joy, Pennsylvania. Pending necessary approvals, the transaction is expected to be consummated in the second quarter of 2006. Pursuant to the agreement, …
Tenet Healthcare Corporation has reached a broad agreement with Florida Attorney General Charlie Crist to resolve all matters involving Tenet that are currently being litigated or investigated by the Florida attorney general’s office. The matters being resolved include a civil …
The American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) recently urged Wisconsin legislators and the governor to restore limits on noneconomic damages for medical liability lawsuits in light of the Milwaukee Bar Association’s promotion of a seminar designed to teach plaintiffs’ lawyers on …
Kevin O’Connor, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Lee Ann Kiley, 44, formerly of Stamford and currently residing in Riverside, was sentenced by Senior United States District Judge Alan Nevas in Bridgeport to two years of …
The Farmers Insurance Group of Companies reported the introduction of a new homeowner’s insurance policy, called “Texas Family Home Policy.” This new policy offers more coverage choices, new discounts, deductible options, and flexibility in choosing coverage limits. “Our ‘Texas Family …
Wisconsin Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager reported that Creative Stepping Stones Inc., a Milwaukee County business that operated a community based residential facility called The Summit Place, 6526 West Bluemound Road, Milwaukee, in which a resident reportedly choked to death in …
National and International members of the China seatbelt intervention Steering Committee met this week in Beijing to discuss the progress of a leading project in the province of Guangzhou, which addresses the low usage of seatbelt wearing rates among drivers …
