The lone survivor of a helicopter crash that killed eight people in Louisiana in January is suing the aircraft’s manufacturer and two other companies. The federal lawsuit filed on behalf of Steven Yelton, of Floresville, Texas, and his wife, Kelly, …
Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry and state transportation officials announced that contracts soon will be awarded for $250 million in road and bridge projects, providing a boost to the Oklahoma economy. The first phase of the economic stimulus program has projects …
Many young drivers in Kansas won’t be allowed to use their cell phones while behind the wheel starting next year. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has signed legislation that restricts cell phone use for some teenage drivers and raises the minimum age …
City officials in Lone Grove, Okla., have sued a pesticide company for allegedly contaminating Lone Grove’s water supply with weed killer. The lawsuit alleges that the chemical got into the city’s water supply Jan. 23, 2008, when Michael Burns, owner …
The excess and surplus (E&S) unit of CNA insurance companies is offering two new programs for resort-style campgrounds and tattoo artists/piercing professionals. The E&S Campgrounds program is targeted to campgrounds with amenities including river rafting, swimming, fishing, golfing, wall climbing, …
Fire officials in suburban Chicago say an early estimate of fire damages to the Empress Casino is $340 million. The March 20 fire sparked by a construction worker spread quickly and burned for 12 hours but was contained to a …
Many Central Texans are still cleaning up from a large hail storm on last week that knocked out windows, smashed roofs and dented thousands of automobiles causing an estimated $160 million in insured losses. The storm swept in from western …
ISO executive, Arthur R. Cadorine, received the American Society of Workers Comp Professionals’ (AMCOMP) Legends Award for his contributions to the workers’ compensation insurance industry. Cadorine has served with ISO and its predecessor organizations for more than 44 years. Currently, …
Available to California agents, Union General Insurance Services Inc. of Concord, Calif., has an “A+” rated carrier offering coverage for all types of basic daily care facilities for the elderly. The market also provides physical/sexual abuse coverage. Professional liability and …
Chesapeake, Virginia residents who live near a golf course that was built in part with coal ash are seeking more than $1 billion in damages. Attorneys representing nearly 400 people filed a lawsuit in Chesapeake Circuit Court on Friday. The …
