Amy and Ted Harrison Sr. are being sued over a car crash that left their son permanently disabled, and they hope they lose the case now before the Minnesota Supreme Court. The plaintiff is their son, Teddy Harrison, who was …
Universal health plans “We must commit ourselves to the goal that all Kansans will have health insurance, and we must begin now.” Kansas Gov. Sebelius comments in her “state of the state” address on her goal for all Kansas residents …
200,000 Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt issued executive orders declaring a state of emergency and activating the Missouri National Guard in response to the winter ice storm in mid-January. Blunt also put the Disaster Medical Assistance Team on standby in anticipation …
A developer’s preliminary plans for jailed insurance executive Michael Segal’s estate include building 11 new residences and turning the coach house into two homes. Lincolnshire, Ill.-based Orren Pickell Designers & Builders closed on the $17.6 million suburban estate last month. …
Missouri Governor Matt Blunt recently announced that Insurance Director Dale Finke will retire in 2007. Finke served as director for the past two years while the department gained responsibility for oversight of banks, credit unions and other financial institutions, as …
There is a new political dynamic in Congress that presents both opportunities and pitfalls. Last year, the President signed into law pension and health care reform that will greatly benefit insurance consumers. House passage of a surplus lines bill illustrated …
The Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) held its international conference in Chicago in late 2006. Moderating the panel was television journalist Forrest Sawyer, a 24-year veteran of ABC, CBS and MSNBC, who targeted his questions to a diverse group of …
Bad Faith (Mo. App. Jan. 4, 2007) Ruling: Attorneys fees were awarded under Missouri’s “Vexatious Refusal to Pay” statute. Insured brought suit against insurer for denial of homeowners coverage. In addition to an award for insured’s loss, the jury awarded …
Builders & Tradesmen’s Commercial Package Nuts & Bolts: Builders & Tradesmen’s Insurance Services Inc., Rocklin, Calif., has a new commercial package policy available in California underwritten by One Beacon. Eligible classes are garage, manufacturers, offices, restaurants, apartments and many more. …
lll. Madigan joins suit against radiology centers over kickbacks Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan intervened in a lawsuit against several Chicago area radiology centers over their payment of illegal kickbacks to referring doctors. The complaint alleges that the radiology centers …
