The Federal Emergency Management Agency says it has made $2.7 billion in flood insurance payments to New Jersey claimants since Superstorm Sandy hit the state last October.The agency also announced Tuesday that it has approved $367.3 million overall in grants …
A Santa Fe, N.M. man convicted of a fatal 2010 drunken-driving accident says his filing a lawsuit against two restaurants and a drinking buddy doesn’t mean he’s not taking responsibility for his actions. James Ruiz, 37, filed a lawsuit Wednesday …
An affordable housing advocacy group said Wednesday that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has done a good job of describing the problems faced by low-income residents — especially renters — who were hit hard by Superstorm Sandy, but his plan …
A judge has overturned an $8.5 million verdict awarded to a former “Price is Right” model in a pregnancy discrimination case and ruled a new trial is necessary. Judge Kevin Brazile ruled Tuesday that he didn’t properly instruct the jury …
Last call at California restaurants, bars and nightclubs could come later under legislation proposed by a state senator from San Francisco. Sen. Mark Leno’s bill would allow cities and counties to petition state alcohol regulators to allow alcohol service until …
NOVATO, Calif.-based Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. named Jay Dipasupil to vice president of programs, and Dan Reed to vice president of professional liability. Dipasupil will lead Fireman’s Fund’s programs business. He will be responsible for providing strategic and operational direction …
G.J. Sullivan Company Excess & Surplus Lines Brokers has acquired Network E&S Insurance Brokers’ book of California business. David Gorin and Sherri Gust will join GJS E&S, and will operate from Sullivan’s Orange County, Calif. office. Gorin will be responsible …
Credit Suisse Group AG has agreed to pay at least $400 million to settle lawsuits by investors over the Swiss bank’s role in raising money for a healthcare financing company that collapsed in a $2.9 billion fraud more than a …
Under legislation debated this week, West Virginia drivers could have their licenses revoked for refusing to take a blood test after they’re arrested. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin proposed the bill to try to crack down on drugged driving in the …
A proposal that would increase the fine for not wearing a seat belt by $40 is advancing in the Tennessee Senate. The measure sponsored by Republican Sen. Bill Ketron of Murfreesboro narrowly passed the Senate Transportation Committee 5-4 this week. …
