Monthly Archives: <span>May 2004</span>

HomeInfoMax Adds New Features to Web site

HomeInfoMax, an online real property and ownership information provider has added several new features to its Web site. The recently restructured and redesigned interface now offers several new tools and features intended for individual and corporate use. The geographical coverage …

PCI: La. Work Comp Bill Would Create ‘Open Season’ on Businesses; Bill Heads to Full House

In a 6-2 vote this week, the Louisiana House Civil Law Committee approved Senate Bill 672, which would create a new cause of action against employers and would open the floodgates for lawsuits, according to the Property Casualty Insurers Association …

Valley Oak Systems CEO Finalist for Award

Randy Wheeler, founder and CEO of California-based Valley Oak Systems Inc., was named a finalist by professional services firm Ernst & Young LLP for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2004 Awards in Northern California. Valley Oak Systems, …

TWCC Presents Fort Worth Educational Seminar

The Workers’ Health and Safety division of the Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission will present a one-day educational seminar on Accident Prevention Planning, on Wednesday, June 23, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. The seminar will …

Okla. Gov. Applauds Tort Reform Approval

Oklahoma’s House of Representatives approved HB 2661, the tort reform bill, on a 68-32 vote Thursday afternoon. The State Senate was to take up the legislation for final passage Friday morning. In response to the move, Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry …

Arizona SCF Returns $65 Million to State Businesses

More than 30,000 companies in Arizona will see rewards for maintaining safe workplaces within the next year, as SCF of Arizona will pay out $65 million in dividends to its qualifying businesses. SCF’s Board of Directors increased the dividend payout …

La. Woman Arrested for Medicaid Fraud

Louisiana Attorney General Charles Foti, Jr., announced that Dianne C. Knapp of Pineville, Louisiana surrendered herself to Attorney General Medicaid Fraud Unit Investigators on one count of Medicaid fraud and one count of filing false records. Knapp, a former employee …

S.C. Homeowners’ Flex Rating Bill Gets House Backing

The South Carolina House of Representatives has passed a personal lines modernization bill that will reportedly give consumers more choices of products and companies by enhancing the competitive nature of the market. The bill now returns to the Senate for …

eAutoclaims Finalizes Capital Raise

Florida-based eAutoclaims announced the final closing of approximately $2.5 million in new financing. Of the $2.5 million, $2.25 million was a sale of equity to multiple investors at $0.28 per share and $250,000 was an 8% convertible debenture from one …

AAA Says ‘Yes’ Vote on Helmet Repeal will Cost Michigan $140 Million

A proposed state law that would allow motorcyclists to ride without helmets would also come with a hefty annual price tag: 22 fatalities, 132 incapacitating injuries, 610 other injuries and $140 million in economic costs to Michigan citizens, according to …