The Louisiana Supreme Court has rejected an attempt by two news organizations to examine the files of a state investigation into allegations that doctors at a New Orleans hospital euthanized patients in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. In a 4-3 …
Liberty Mutual Group reported $284 million in net profit for 2011 fourth quarter — down 50.7 percent compared to the same period one year ago. The insurer said the quarterly operating results were hurt especially by losses from Thailand floods. …
Louisiana recorded fewer vehicle-train collisions and fatalities last year, but the number of related injuries rose slightly. That’s according to preliminary 2011 data from the Federal Railroad Administration. Louisiana Operation Lifesaver said the state ranked fourth nationally in the number …
Several hundred Sun City Grand homeowners in Surprise have been awarded nearly $14 million in one of the largest construction-defect cases in Arizona history. The Arizona Republic reports the money was awarded by an arbitration panel against developer Del Webb …
The Oregon Senate has approved a measure implementing an online marketplace where individuals and small businesses can shop for health insurance coverage. The vote on Monday sends the measure to Gov. John Kitzhaber, who has championed it. Proponents hope the …
Portland is suing a former insurance carrier for $1.5 million in legal defense costs for claims involving nine employees. The city says the ICSP company refused to pay costs that exceeded the city’s $1 million limit. Most of the disputed …
A Mexican immigrant who had a romantic relationship with an Arizona sheriff has filed a $1 million notice of claim against the sheriff and the county. Pinal County Sheriff’s officials say the precursor to a lawsuit was received by their …
An insurance company president has pleaded no contest to flying a plane while intoxicated in Fond du Lac County in Wisconsin, even though he was driving a Mercedes-Benz when he was pulled over. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield President …
Florida largest property insurer has named a state regulator and former state lawmaker as its interim president, effective March 12. Citizens Property Insurance Corp. announced yesterday that it has hired Tom Grady to take over as president and CEO, replacing …
U.S. health officials say that 374,000 Rhode Island residents will no longer bump up against a lifetime limit on health care coverage because of a provision of the federal health care overhaul. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services …
