Vermont News

Eight Lawsuits Filed Over Failed Vermont Heating System

Eight lawsuits have been filed against companies involved with the heating system that malfunctioned at the Redstone Apartments near the University of Vermont in January, 2005, killing one person and sickening others. The lawsuits target as many as 10 companies, …

New Markets

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Vermont Mutual Promotes Gray to Underwriting Vice President

Vermont Mutual Insurance Group has promoted Mary J. Gray to the position of vice president of underwriting. Gray joined Vermont Mutual in 1984 and has served in several key positions in underwriting, research and development, and company operations. The Montpelier-based …

Vermont Jury Awards Ex-Altar Boy $8.7M in Priest Abuse Case

A jury in Vermont has awarded $8.7 million in damages to a former altar boy who sued the Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington over sexual abuse he says he suffered at the hands of a priest. The man, now a …

Vermont Statute of Limitations at Issue in Priest Abuse Case

A Vermont judge said a jury in Burlington can consider awarding punitive and compensatory damages to a former altar boy suing the state’s Roman Catholic diocese over sexual abuse he says he suffered at the hands of a priest. Although …

8 Lawsuits Underway Involving Vermont Heating System Malfunction

Eight lawsuits have been filed against companies involved with the heating system that malfunctioned at the Redstone Apartment complex near the University of Vermont in 2005, killing one person and sickening others. The lawsuits targeted as many as 10 companies, …

New Markets

The following markets were selected from the MyNewMarkets database of 25,000 coverages and programs. To find additional markets, or to submit markets, go to www.MyNewMarkets.com. Human Services Nuts & Bolts: Travis Pederesen and Associates is offering general liability, professional, umbrella, …

Declarations

Agent of Change “Taking a bad agent out of the marketplace ensures consumers are protected from unscrupulous and fraudulent behavior.” —Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Thomas R. Sullivan, commenting on the case of an insurance agent who forged clients’ signatures and held …

Vermont Resort Owners Fight Class Action Over Investor Passes

Four skiers suing Killington Resort in Vermont over so-called “lifetime” passes are seeking class action status for their suit, but the current and former owners oppose it. Killington/Pico Ski Resort Partners, the new owner, says it’s under no obligation to …

Lake Champlain Residents Prepare for Worst as Water Rises

On the shoreline at Keeler Bay in South Hero, Vermont, spring has sprung. Swollen by runoff from snowmelt, the blue water of Lake Champlain laps at the boulders and brick pavers, washes up under the house and covers the boat …