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Court Blasts Accident Board for Unsupported Order to End Worker’s Drug Therapy

The Superior Court of Delaware has reversed an order of the Industrial Accident Board (IAB) that an injured former employee stop her doctor-prescribed morphine treatments within six months. The court blasted the IAB for “clearly” abusing its discretion with its …

Teen Driver in Crash in New York That Killed 5 Children Had No License

The 16-year-old driver in a crash that killed five young people did not have a driver’s license or permit and may have fallen asleep or become distracted before the SUV veered off a New York highway, officials said Monday. The …

Philadelphia Agrees to $9.25M Settlement Over 2020 Protest Lawsuits

Philadelphia officials announced a $9.25 million settlement Monday with hundreds of people over several lawsuits challenging the police response to the protests and civil disorder in 2020 after George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police. Officials said the …

New York City Targets E-Bike Users With Safety Plan and Lithium Battery Regulations

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has signed several bills into law to further regulate lithium-ion batteries sold in the city and strengthen fire safety related to the batteries used in e-scooters and e-bikes. Adams also announced a “Charge Safe, …

People Moves: MEMIC Promotes Three Team Members to Key Director Roles

The MEMIC Group, headquartered in Portland, Maine, has promoted three veteran team members to key managerial roles. Janine Bard has been promoted to director of claims, Maine region. Bard started as a compensation specialist in 2002 before being promoted to …

Workers’ Compensation Must Reimburse for Medical Marijuana Costs in Pennsylvania

Injured workers in Pennsylvania are entitled to be reimbursed for medical marijuana costs under the state’s workers’ compensation law. The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has ruled that while the Medical Marijuana Act (MMA) does not require insurers or self-insured employers …

How Coconuts Protect East Coast and Other Eroding Shorelines

Coastal communities around the world are adding a tropical twist to shoreline protection, courtesy of the humble coconut. From the sands of the Jersey Shore to the islands of Indonesia, strands of coconut husk, known as coir, are being incorporated …

How Much Is a Picture Worth? Let Jury Decide in Personal Injury Claim, Says Court

Photos of damaged vehicles are relevant to the likelihood and degree of personal injury in a car accident case and they are admissible at trial, even when no expert witnesses are around to testify about them, the Massachusetts high court …

NSM Insurance Adds 3 Medical Stop Loss, Managed Care Specialty Firms

Pennsylvania-based insurance program specialist NSM Insurance Group has completed its acquisition of three businesses that specialize in the field of medical stop loss insurance and managed care insurance. The firms are Sequoia Reinsurance Services in Minnesota, and IOA Re’s two …

New York Senate Passes Bill Requiring Insurance Disclosure on Pipeline Projects

The New York Senate has unanimously approved legislation that requires the disclosure of insurance information on permit applications for the construction of pipelines traversing any freshwater wetlands in the state. The necessary information includes the name of the insurance company …

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