Lawsuit Blames Philadelphia Rowhouse Fire That Killed 12 on City Agency, Lighter Importer March 16, 2023 By Maryclaire Dale The first lawsuit filed over a Christmas tree fire in Philadelphia – which killed 12 members of an extended family...
Ringleader Pleads Guilty to Scheme Using Stolen IDs to Buy Vehicles March 15, 2023 A Massachusetts man described by authorities as the ringleader of a group that used stolen identities to buy multiple vehicles...
Maine Lobster Industry Files Defamation Suit Over California Aquarium’s Whale Warning March 15, 2023 By Patrick Whittle A coalition representing the Maine lobster industry is suing an aquarium on the other side of the country for recommending...
Connecticut Jury Awards $20M in Worker’s Death From Asbestos Exposure March 15, 2023 A Connecticut jury has delivered a $20 million verdict for the widow and family of John Peckham, who died in...
People Moves: Harford Mutual Promotes Officers; Kyer Joins MEMIC; GMI Appoints Hall, Kelly March 14, 2023 Harford Mutual Promotes Gearhart, Thames Wayne Gearhart has been promoted from vice president of claims to senior vice president and...
Former Maryland Police Chief Convicted of Multiple Arsons Targeting His ‘Enemies’ March 14, 2023 A former Maryland police chief was convicted Thursday of intentionally setting fire to buildings belonging to his adversaries, leading various...
Connecticut Regulator Opposes Letting Self-Storage Businesses Sell Insurance to Tenants March 14, 2023 Owners of self-storage businesses in Connecticut want to be able to sell property insurance to their tenants but the state...
Massachusetts Man Sentenced in Business Email Compromise Scheme March 14, 2023 A Framingham, Massachusetts man was sentenced this week for his role in a business email compromise (BEC) scheme. Gustaf Njei...
Attorney General Names Turkel to Head Sept. 11th Victim Compensation Fund March 13, 2023 Attorney General Merrick B. Garland has chosen Allison Turkel to head the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF). Turkel, who...
Court Order Restricts Sale of ‘Ghost Gun’ Parts in New York March 13, 2023 The New York attorney general has won an order that stops gun companies from selling or distributing unfinished or unserialized...