National News
News for June 2009
June 30, 2009
June 29, 2009
- 'New' GM Agrees to Assume Future Liability Claims of 'Old' GM Products
- Soldiers' Toxic Chemical Cases Raise Private Contractors' Liability Issues
- Water Safety a Specialty for Pennsylvania Investigator
- Former Argentina Plant Workers Sue DuPont
- Supreme Court Firefighter Ruling Could Affect Other Hiring Programs
- Illinois Derailment Revives Hazardous Cargo Debate
- Advanced Satellite to Continuously Track Hurricanes, Tornadoes
- Ratings Roundup: CastlePoint, Doctors, Meadowbrook
June 26, 2009
- Bank of Amercia Sued for Gender Bias Over Retention Bonuses
- Study Forecasts Deaths, Injuries After GM, Chrysler Bankruptcies
- Kmart Accused of Job Bias in Firing of Disabled Employee
June 25, 2009
- Coast Guard Stresses Sober Boating
- Best Sees No Change in Tower Ratings from SUA Deal; SUA on Review/Positive
- Ratings Roundup: Plymouth Rock, American Sterling, Mercer, Iron Horse, Agrinational, Intrepid
June 24, 2009
- SEC Rejects Madoff Customer Damage Claim for $1.7 Million; Lawsuit Likely
- Sportswear Co. Sues Nike, Hall of Fame Over Jordan
June 23, 2009
- Eight States Challenge Product Liability Issues in GM Bankruptcy
- Quality Claims Management Launches Online Condo Insurance Guide
June 22, 2009
- Veterans Denied Damages from Government Computer Breach
- HealthSouth CEO Scrushy Ordered to Pay Shareholders $2.9 Billion
- Ratings Recap: Argus, Universal No. Am., DTRIC, Knights of Columbus
June 19, 2009
June 18, 2009
- Study: OSHA Voluntary Workplace Safety Program Needs Oversight
- Officials Looking to Catch Few Bad Apples Among P/C Insurance Agents
- Chinese Drywall Suits Consolidated
- Researchers: Cloud Temperatures May Aid Earlier Prediction of Storms
- Best Raises ProAssurance Ratings
June 17, 2009
- Obama Seeks Doctors' Support But Opposes Caps on Malpractice Awards
- Star Scientific Loses Reynolds U.S. Patent Dispute
June 16, 2009
June 15, 2009
- Prank Calls Set Off Hotel Fire Alarms in 4 States
- Workplace Injuries Rise After Daylight Savings, Researchers Find
- Best Affirms Horace Mann's 'A-' Ratings
June 12, 2009
- Workplace Injuries Rise Following Switch to Daylight Savings, Researchers Find
- Ratings: 1st Choice Auto, Commerce, Dorinco, Battle Creek, Met Life Auto & Home, Toyota
June 11, 2009
- Legal Quirk Lets Anyone Sue Firms over Old Patents
- Tweets Can Raise Legal Issues, Warns Privacy Expert
June 10, 2009
- Mattel Fined $2.3 Million for Chinese Toys with Lead Paint
- Workers' Comepensation Industry Sees Obesity-Related Claims Ahead
- Consumer Groups Challenge Freeing Chrysler From Product Liability Claims
- Ratings Recap: AXA Art, National Interstate, ProMutual, Clearwater
June 9, 2009
- USI Holdings Loses Copyright Dispute in Graham Co. Appeal Case
- Supreme Court to Decide Bankruptcy Advice Case
June 8, 2009
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June 5, 2009
- Safety Questions Raised About Playgrounds Made from Recycled Tires
- Ratings: Guardian, Golden Bear, ARIC, SUIC, First American, Seminole
June 4, 2009
- Feds Support Mandatory Fees to Improve U.S. Food Safety
- FDA Reviewing Safety of Chemical Used in Baby Bottles, Food Containers
- U.S. Lawmakers Seek Regulation of Drilling Practice
June 3, 2009
- Microsoft, Lucent Battle in Huge Patent Infringment Case
- Survey: Weather Risk Market Value Plunges 53%
June 2, 2009
- Arbitration Well-Suited for Resolving Construction Defect Disputes
- Best Rates GE, Conoco/Phillips Captives, Electric and Sooner 'A'
- Murphy Named Assistant Vice President of ACE Westchester
June 1, 2009
