Texas / South Central News
News for April 2007
April 30, 2007
- Okla. Gov. Vetoes Tort Reform Bill
- Proposal Would Give La. AG Muscle in Insurance Disputes
- Tornado Warning Didn't air in Eagle Pass, Texas, Officials Say
- Okla. Governor Vetoes Civil Justice Bill
April 27, 2007
- Okla. AG Urges Gov. Henry to Veto Lawsuit Bill
- La. Lawmaker Wants AG's Opinion on Gov.'s Insurance Incentive Plan
- Coming La. Legislative Session to Target Insurance, Lobbyist Says
- Federal Money, Insurance Payments Approved for Entergy New Orleans
- Loss Figures for North Texas Storm Revised to $100M
April 26, 2007
- Storms Kill 10 Along Texas/Mexico Border, Gov. Declares Disaster Area
- La. Hurricane Safe Rooms Fitted with Pump Automation Systems
- LWCC Promotes Bellue and Otts
April 25, 2007
- Consumer Group Urges Veto of Okla. Tort Reform Bill
- Industry Veteran to Take No. 2 Spot at La. Insurance Department
- Recent Texas Freeze Damaged Grape, Pecan Crops
- Few Sign up for Okla.'s Small Business Insurance Program
- Okla. Multiple Injury Trust Fund Assessment Rate Set at 2.14%
April 24, 2007
- Okla. Royalty Owners: Tort Reform Bill Would Keep Most Out of Settlements
- Texas House Committee OKs Small Business Tax Relief Measure
April 23, 2007
April 20, 2007
April 19, 2007
- Texas AG Cites CVS Pharmacy for Exposing Customer Records
- SWBC's Dunham Nominated for Young Agent of the Year
April 18, 2007
April 17, 2007
- Allstate to Appeal $2.8M Verdict in N.O. Katrina Damage Case
- Okla. House OKs Bill to Protect Farmers, Ranchers from Frivolous Suits
- Losses Estimated at $25 Million in North Texas Storm
April 16, 2007
- N.O. Jury may Consider Whether Katrina Claim was Misrepresented
- La. Commissioner to Name New Citizens CEO
- LWCC to Pay $23.2 Million Dividend
April 13, 2007
- Texas AG Settles $2.1M Antitrust Case with Allied World Assurance
- Wind or Water? Victims Got Conflicting Info on What Caused Damage
- Is Lack of La. Hospital Evacuation Plan Negligence or Malpractice?
- Ark. Highway Officials Say Money from Surplus to go to Repaving
- La. DOI to Co-sponsor 'Health Care Options for Small Business' Seminar
April 12, 2007
- La. Governor, Commissioner Outline Insurance Legislative Package
- Ark. Commissioner Speaks to Senate Committee on State of P/C Industry
- Engineer Testifies at Trial for La. Hurricane Suit Against Allstate
April 11, 2007
April 10, 2007
- Jury Selection Begins in La. Hurricane Lawsuit Against Allstate
- Texas Arson Hotline Nets Three Arrests in Store Fire
- Texas DWC Changes Effective Date for Required Treatment Planning
April 9, 2007
- Okla. Doctor, Hospital Win in Medical Negligence Lawsuit
- New Orleans Still Debating How to Evacuate Thousands of Residents
- La. Levee Board Members to Attend Levee Summer School
April 6, 2007
- La. Citizens CEO Hospitalized, Consultants to Take Over Insurer
- Allstate Accuses La. Couple of Misrepresenting Claim after Katrina
- Okla. Insurance Department Awards License Testing Contract to PSI
- Texas Workers' Comp Claimant Works 3 Jobs After Reporting Injury
April 5, 2007
- Consultant: Lack of Staff Hurts La. Citizens' Recovery
- Measure to Curb ATV Injuries Advances in Okla.
- Ark. Company Develops New Test for Food-Borne Pathogens
April 4, 2007
- Travelers Retreats from Confrontation over SBA Loans in La.
- Proposed Trauma Center Funding Fails in Ark. Legislative Committee
- Corps to Bolster New Orleans Floodwalls
- Ark. House Rejects Bill to Ban Cell Phone Use by Teen Drivers
- Donated Smoke Alarms Save Elderly Texas Couple
April 3, 2007
- Texas AG Cites RadioShack for Failing to Protect Customers from ID Theft
- Okla. AG Warns of Potential Storm Scams
April 2, 2007