Kentucky News

Fen-Phen Lawyers’ Trial Attracts Spectators to Kentucky Courtroom

As the trial continues for three lawyers in the fen-phen diet drug case, the assortment of spectators to the Kentucky courtroom varies with the day. Lisa Swiger sat in the gallery in U.S. District Court at Covington wearing a surgical …

Safety Violations Found at Kentucky Truck Firm in Fatal Bus Crash

A Kentucky trucking company that was involved in a school bus crash that killed one student and injured 12 people has violated federal and state safety regulations, a newspaper reported. A review by the Kentucky Vehicle Enforcement agency found eight …

13 Kentucky Counties Designated for Disaster Public Assistance

The Federal Emergency Management Agency designated disaster assistance for 13 Kentucky counties to help local governments rebuild public property damaged by the April 3-4 severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding in the commonwealth. Officials approved the assistance following a review of …

Alabama Raises Required Auto Liability Limits for First Time Since 1983

The Alabama Legislature has voted to raise the minimum amount of auto liability insurance that motorists must purchase. The current limits under Alabama’s mandatory insurance law are $20,000 for a single injury or death, $40,000 for multiple injuries or deaths, …

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Cafeterias Cooking Up Explosive Sales, Expansion in Restaurant Market

There are more than a half million enterprises in the restaurant and bars market generating approximately $5.5 billion in all lines premium. This is a sector that has enjoyed generally solid to exceptional growth in sales and employment in recent …

Update: Alabama Governor to Sign Bill Raising Auto Insurance Requirements

Some Alabama motorists may need to buy more auto liability insurance in a few months. Gov. Bob Riley said he intends to sign legislation raising Alabama’s minimum insurance requirements for the first time in 25 years. The Legislature approved a …

Alabama Legislature Raises Auto Liability Insurance Minimums

The Alabama Legislature is ready to raise the minimum amount of auto liability insurance that motorists must purchase. The current limits under Alabama’s mandatory insurance law are $20,000 for a single injury or death, $40,000 for multiple injuries or deaths, …

Coal Mining Company Cited for Violations in West Virginia Mine Death

Federal investigators cited coal operator Massey Energy Co. for safety violations that contributed to the death of a West Virginia miner last year, according to a federal report released May 7. The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration found the …

Former Kentucky Adjuster Gets Jail Time, Ordered to Pay Restitution

A Fayette County, Ky. resident who formerly worked as a claims supervisor is serving the final days of a 60-day jail sentence after pleading guilty to three felony counts of insurance fraud, according to the Kentucky Office of Insurance. Kelly …