Fishing Expedition Prevention “This will preclude an insurer from going on a fishing expedition, just as they can’t go on a fishing expedition to find out how many chainsaws you own or sharp knives [you have] in your kitchen.” —Florida …
Free Speech Ripoff “This case is really important because businesses should not be able to silence their customers.” —Scott Michelman of nonprofit Public Citizen Litigation Group says the case of a Utah couple who sued an online retailer over a …
Odor Battle “We believe it’s a strong ruling that acknowledges and is reflective of the concerns that the community has raised about the health impacts of the odor.” —Irwindale, Calif., City Attorney Fred Galante applauded a decision by a judge …
Something for Nothing “Sometimes a few bad employees try to get something for nothing, scamming the people we serve. This task force will help prevent those instances.” —New York State’s Broome County Executive Debbie Preston on a new initiative to …
Little Good “Looking into earthquake insurance after your home or business has sustained damage resulting from an earthquake will do little good to help you recover.” —Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak encouraged Oklahomans to purchase earthquake insurance after a …
Worker’s Comp Fraud “Thranow cheated both his workers’ compensation insurer and the state of California out of nearly $100,000, and by doing so passed the cost of his fraud onto consumers across the state.” —California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones praised …
Growth Positive “Despite all of the domestic economic uncertainty, the Mid-America survey points to positive growth for the final quarter of 2013.” —Creighton University professor and economist Ernie Goss, who oversees a quarterly survey of business leaders in nine Midwest …
Unfair “This unfair consequence could devastate parts of Florida’s real estate market, stymie Florida’s economic recovery and diminish the state’s tax base.” —Florida Gov. Rick Scott urging Florida Senators Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio to support a delay in flood …
Lonely “It’s lonely sometimes with all the guys.” —Sen. Katrina Frye Shealy, who is also an insurance producer, on being the only woman in the South Carolina Senate. Shake Up “We have gone above and beyond the requirements for most …
Workplace Fatalities “Killing 35 citizens isn’t acceptable to us. We all can do a better job. It’s just frustrating. We’re all in this.” —Kim Floyd, executive director of the Wyoming AFL-CIO, questioned the success of efforts to improve worker safety …
