National News
News for March 2009
March 31, 2009
- Supreme Court Lets Stand Tobacco Firm's $80 Million Punitive Damages
- U.S. Mining Safety Officials Look to Reduce Number of Contested Cases
- Control, Treatment of Bed Bugs Challenging
- Higher Hospital Safety Rating Not Linked With Lower Risk of Death
March 30, 2009
March 27, 2009
- Wal-Mart Sex Discrimination Case Back in Court
- U.S. Files Lawsuit Against Dish for Violating Do-Not-Call Provisions
March 26, 2009
March 24, 2009
- High-Tech Firms Press Congress to Limit Patent Damages
- Spring Weather Warnings: Midwest Floods; Droughts in South, West
- N.H. Receives Lowest Crime Ranking; Nevada Ranks as Worst State
- Job Bias Charges Hit Record High
March 23, 2009
- AIG, Countrywide in Legal Feud Over Insurance for Subprime Loans
- State Regulators Say AIG Insurance Policyholders Still Protected
- FDA Uncovers Additional Tainted Weight Loss Products
- Ratings Roundup: American Family, Battle Creek, Central Co-op
March 20, 2009
- Nordstrom Recalls Girls' Shoes with Lead Paint
- Consumer Confidence in Financial Firms Influenced By Advertising
- Name That Group - Economic Crisis Could Revive 19th Century Pastime
March 19, 2009
- Health Reform to Include Medical Liability Reform, Democrats Say
- Kellogg Chief Calls for Overhaul of U.S. Food Safety
- Vioxx Class Action Dismissed Again
- McDonald's Denial of Work Comp for Worker Shot May Be Appropriate
March 18, 2009
- Economy, Insurance Market from a Claims Adjuster's Perspective
- Consumer Group Blasts FDA for Delay in Drug Pump Recall
- 15 Mining Firms Cited By U.S. Safety Officials for Repeated Violations
- State Farm Recalls Promotional Teddy Bears Made in China
March 17, 2009
- U.S. Report Links Mortgage Fraud, Other Financial Crimes
- Ratings Roundup: Zenith, State Farm, Restoration RRG
- GM Recalls 277K Vehicles for Shift Lever Problem
March 16, 2009
Be a Claim Whisperer - Pick Up on Nonverbal Cues- Obama Names New York Official to Head Drug, Food Safety
- Survey: Commercial Lines Pricing Drops Just 3% in Q4
March 13, 2009
- Obama's FEMA Director Brings Hurricane Experience from Florida
- Study: General Liability Losses, Expenses Likely to Rise Rapidly
- Worker Wellness Programs Could Help Bottom Lines
- Ratings Roundup: Great Western, Connecticut Life & Casualty Insurance
March 12, 2009
- Salmonella Recall Could Cost Peanut Producers $1 Billion
- Journalists, Bloggers Watching Libel Case Involving Staples' E-mail
March 11, 2009
- Crime Warp: Fraudsters Look for Financial Bailout
- CCC-Mitchell Cancel Merger After Court Grants Injunction Sought By FTC
- Churches, Big and Small, Advised to Adopt Security Plans
- IMCA Showcase Awards Call for Entries
March 10, 2009
- Medical Device Makers Could Face Increased State Liability Claims
- 8 Tips on Improving Reservation of Rights Letters
- Ratings Roundup: GMAC Direct, MEEMIC, Eastern Alliance, Grain Dealers
- Safety Modifications Important for Aging Workforce
March 9, 2009
March 6, 2009
- Supreme Court Weighs When Elected Judges Should Step Aside
- Wyeth Ruling Could Bring More Focus on Drug Safety, More Lawsuits
- Top 5 Reasons Insurance Consumers File Complaints Against Insurers
March 4, 2009
- U.S. Supreme Court: Drug Makers Liable Even With Warning Labels
- S&P Affirms State Farm Ratings, But Revises Outlook to Negative
- S&P Downgrades Hartford and Subs; Negative Outlook Assigned
March 3, 2009
- Best, S&P See No Change in AIG's Ratings, But Outlook Remains Negative
- Study: Advanced Radiology Services in Workers' Comp Overpaid by 30-40%
- Best Downgrades Hartford's Life and P/C Ratings; Outlooks Mostly Negative
- Ratings Roundup: Tower, Magna Carta, Wolverine
March 2, 2009