A retired Georgia Institute of Technology engineering professor described as a “pioneer” in developing the idea of ridesharing sued Lyft Inc., claiming it infringed his patent for technology underlying the core of its business model. According to the complaint, Lyft …
Paragon Insurance Holdings LLC is expanding in San Diego, Calif., with the opening of a new office in downtown and the hiring of Robert Etzler. He will serve as senior vice president and director of workers’ compensation. Prior to joining …
The Oregon Court of Appeals has ruled that a trial judge shouldn’t have reduced a jury’s award to a man whose leg was severed by a garbage truck in downtown Portland. In reinstating the award, the Appeals Court said the …
San Francisco, Calif.-based startup Metromile Inc. announced $90 million in Series E funding co-led by leading insurance companies Tokio Marine Holdings and Intact Financial. The financing included participation from existing and new investors NEA, Index, Future Fund and Section 32, …
As the cannabis industry fights for legitimacy across the United States, California is working to maintain its leadership in the niche. In February, the state issued the first-ever surety bond program specifically for the cannabis industry in the nation. Let’s …
A new analysis offers a preliminary look at Utilization Review and Independent Medical Review outcomes involving pharmaceutical requests for California injured workers since the state implemented a workers’ compensation formulary in January. The analysis from the California Workers’ Compensation Institute …
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell has directed city departments and agencies to prepare for the effects of climate change and sea level rise. The mayor issued the mandate last month, requiring the departments and agencies under his jurisdiction to view climate …
At least a dozen companies and government agencies have been targeted and thousands more are exposed to data breaches by hackers exploiting old security flaws in management software, two cyber security firms said in a recent study. The Department of …
Ridesharing company Lyft is beefing up its background checks after a driver arrested for rape was found to be in the United States illegally. The company’s “enhanced detection processes” will apply to new applicants and existing drivers, Lyft spokeswoman Kate …
M.J. Hall & Co. has acquired the policy renewal rights from Woodland Hills, Calif.-based Wholesale Connection Insurance Services’ commercial property/casualty business. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. Warren Stanley, president of WCIS, will continue to lead the firm through the …
