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Alleged Bias Against Women Costs Maryland Staffing Agency $2.6M in Default Judgment

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reported it has obtained a default judgment in U.S. District Court in its sex discrimination lawsuit against Green JobWorks. The EEOC filed a lawsuit in 2021 against the staffing agency that is located in …

A-Rod-Backed Insurtech Ranger Insurance Launches in Arizona

Ranger, an “agent-first insurance technology company,” has launched in Arizona in what is planned as the first state in a multi-state national rollout. Ranger touts itself as an insurtech to elevate the role of the insurance agent with a full-stack …

AccuWeather: California Storms Added $6-8B in Damage and Economic Loss

AccuWeather issued preliminarily estimates on Thursday showing the total damage and economic loss from the series of recent intense storms to hit California to be an additional $6 billion to $8 billion. The recent storms caused deaths, widespread power outages, …

Another Louisiana Resident Sentenced for Conspiring to Stage Auto Accidents

Marvel Francois, a 54-year old of Houma, Louisiana, was sentenced for Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 371, arising out of staged automobile accidents with tractor-trailers occurring in New Orleans, announced United …

People Moves: Marsh appoints Stephens US Central Zone Leader

Marsh appoints Stephens US Central Zone Leader Sarah Stephens, Marsh’s current head of cyber for the UK and international, Marsh Specialty, will assume the role of US central zone leader on May 1. Stephens will relocate to Chicago, Illinois, from …

Indiana Lawmaker Sued for Medical Malpractice

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – A Republican legislator who doubles as an emergency room doctor is being sued for medical malpractice in a patient’s death. The lawsuit alleges that his treatment caused 20-year old Esperanza Umana of Fort Wayne to have a …

25,000 Lawsuits by Today? Florida Plaintiff Firms Rushing to File Before Tort-Reform Bill Signed into Law

The Florida Senate approved a take-no-prisoners tort-reform bill Thursday and Gov. Ron DeSantis signed it into law Friday. The bill, which extends limits on one-way attorney fees, assignments of benefits, and other provisions to most types of insurance claims, would …

Texas Medical Liability Trust Reports Data Privacy Event

Texas Medical Liability Trust (TMLT) provided notice that the company and its affiliates may have been affected by a recent data privacy event. On Oct. 12, 2022, TMLT identified suspicious activity within its environment and took immediate steps to secure …

Wisconsin Lawmakers Set to Vote on Tougher Riot Penalties

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Anyone who encourages a riot or engages in violence during a riot would face felony charges under a bill Wisconsin’s Assembly is poised to take up this week. The Republican-backed measure would make urging, promoting or …

Markets/Coverages: Mosaic Adds Litigation Liability Cover to Professional Lines Offering

Mosaic Insurance has launched litigation liability coverage, offering critical financial protection to policyholders against the risk of adverse legal costs when pursuing litigation or arbitration. Experienced litigation solicitor Sarah Bowden has joined the global specialty insurer’s professional liability division to …

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