Rental companies would be barred from leasing or selling vehicles to consumers that are under a manufacturer’s recall until the defect is fixed under a bill introduced Thursday by a bipartisan group of senators. Alaska Republican Lisa Murkowski joined Democrats …
The Oregon Senate has approved a proposal to grant short-term driver’s licenses to people living in the country illegally. The Senate approved the bill in a 20 to 7 vote on Tuesday. It now goes to the House. The bill …
An Oklahoma House committee has approved a bill that says uninsured drivers can’t receive monetary damages after auto accidents even if the accident is someone else’s fault. Republican Rep. Jason Nelson says the measure is meant to decrease the number …
Legislation that seeks to change the way injured workers’ claims are considered passed the Senate Monday evening despite opponents who say it would reduce benefits and remove impartiality from the judgment process. The measure, which is part of Republican Gov. …
On January 26, 2011 the general assembly of the South Carolina legislature amended S.C. CODE ANN. § 38-61-70 to require all commercial general liability insurance policies to provide coverage for “property damage or bodily injury resulting from faulty workmanship, exclusive …
Even Shawn McQuillan’s 88-year-old grandfather says his 20-year-old grandson drives too cautiously. The younger McQuillan, who says he has never been in a car accident or received a ticket, testified against a measure Friday that would allow some insurance companies …
A key provision of the 2012 no-fault reform law in Florida shouldn’t take effect until a higher court decides if it’s constitutional, a state judge ruled this week. The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud expressed disappointment over the ruling, which limits …
Legislation that sets stronger pool safety measures following the recent deaths of two Connecticut students is facing a public hearing. The proposal establishes standards for people who can teach and supervise a physical education course using a swimming pool, requiring …
Alabama officials are trying to cut down on competition from Mississippi and Florida for Airbus suppliers by limiting lawsuits against commercial aircraft manufacturers and companies that supply them with parts. The Senate and House committees voted unanimously Tuesday to approve …
Republicans in the state Senate have introduced a bill to revamp Nevada’s construction defect laws, a top priority for GOP lawmakers. SB161 introduced Monday by Senate Minority Leader Michael Roberson of Las Vegas redefines what constitutes a construction defect, reduces …
