Declarations
None Over 40 “It is pretty obvious to me and my lawyers that persons over the age of 40 are not considered for entry-level positions.” —Donald Dobkin, 56, of West Bloomfield, Mich. Dobkin has filed a lawsuit against the University …
CEO Arends, Agent Crosby Inducted Into Michigan Insurance Hall of Fame
The Michigan Insurance Hall of Fame honored two leaders in the insurance industry at the sixteenth annual induction ceremony of the Michigan Insurance Hall of Fame recently on the campus of Olivet College. New members inducted were Herman J. Arends …
Daylight Saving Time Leads to More On-the-Job Injuries
Every March, most Americans welcome the switch to daylight saving time because of the longer days, but also dread losing an hour of sleep after they move their clocks forward. Now a new study shows that losing just an hour …
Foremost Insurance Expands Landlord Program in Illinois
Caledonia, Mich.-based Foremost Insurance Group has expanded its landlord program in Illinois, effective Sept. 1, 2009 Foremost said it is now positioned to write a broad spectrum of landlord and rental property customers with the coverages customers want. The enhanced …
How Changes to Federal and State Law Impact Golf and Country Clubs
Changes to state and federal law over the past few years may prove to be no gimme for golf and country clubs. In fact, since many club owners and managers are unaware of the potential impact of these laws, a …
American Community Introduces Small Group Health Plan in Nebraska
American Community Mutual Insurance Company, headquartered in Livonia, Mich., is now offering Latitude, a small group product that allows employers to customize a health plan, to employers in Nebraska. Sold through independent insurance agents, the new PPO plan for employer …
Florida Hurricane Insurance System in Better Shape Should Luck Run Out
Florida property insurers are warning residents that a major hurricane is likely this season given the state’s history of storms. At the same time, the industry says the state-backed catastrophe reinsurance fund, the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, and the state’s …
Discrimination Suit Filed Against Univ. of Iowa Law School
A Michigan man has filed a lawsuit against the University of Iowa and its College of Law claiming he was the victim of age discrimination. Donald Dobkin, 56, of West Bloomfield, Mich., filed his lawsuit in U.S. District Court in …
Michigan Files $3.4 Million Insurance Claim for I-75 Tanker Explosion
The state of Michigan has filed insurance claims with insurance carriers for all three vehicles involved in a tanker explosion that destroyed an overpass on Interstate 75 north of Detroit. Michigan’s attorney general is representing the Michigan Department of Transportation …
Michigan High Court to Reconsider Auto Accident Victims’ Right to Sue
The Michigan Supreme Court has set the stage for reversing a 2004 precedent that restricts when people injured in auto accidents can sue for pain and suffering. In a 4-3 order, the court decided to reconsider the case of man …
