Monthly Archives: <span>April 2012</span>

Man Sues Maryland Police Over Fiery Crash That Killed 3

A man who survived a Maryland police chase that ended in a fiery crash with three dead has sued the Montgomery County police department. The Washington Post reports that a lawsuit seeking more than $10 million in damages was filed …

Fire Damages Texas Restaurant

An overnight fire led to an estimated $10,000 damage to an El Paso, Texas, eatery. About 11 fire units and 29 firefighters responded to the blaze at El Zarape Restaurant about 12:15 a.m. Saturday. The fire was extinguished in about …

Fire Ravages West Michigan Lumber Company Complex

The fire chief in the Allegan County community of Hamilton, Mich., says a fire at a lumber company complex leveled four of six buildings and caused $3 million in damage. Hamilton Fire Chief Dave Haverdink said Saturday the blaze damaged …

Montana Garage Fire Was Arson

Police in Butte, Mont., say a fire that destroyed a detached garage earlier this week was intentionally set. Capt. Doug Conway told The Montana Standard that officers are looking for a suspect in the fire, which was reported at about …

Evaluating Tenders of Defense and Indemnification

Evaluating additional insured and contractual indemnification tenders means asking what was promised by an insured to others and how the promise was made, according to Dan D. Kohane, an insurance coverage expert and senior member of the New York-based Hurwitz …

5 Maryland Men Indicted for Allegedly Selling Counterfeit Goods

A federal grand jury has indicted five Maryland individuals related to a conspiracy to traffic in counterfeit goods, following an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). On April 22, HSI Baltimore special agents arrested …

Tornado Prompts Oklahoma Schools to Evaluate Policy

A tornado that struck Norman, Okla., shortly after middle-school students were dismissed for the day has led the district to re-evaluate its emergency communication policy. No one was hurt in the April 13 tornado, but Norman Public Schools Superintendent Joe …

Va. Police: Social-Media Policy Is Part of ‘Virtual Character Check’

Recent reports that some employers are asking job applicants for access to their social networks during the hiring process have raised questions about the legal liability of such practice. This growing controversy is also at the center of proposed legislation …

New York City Lawsuit Seeks Damages for Broken Statue

An art collector has filed a lawsuit claiming a photographer broke an ancient terra-cotta sculpture in her Manhattan apartment during a photo shoot. Corice Arman is asking Louise Blouin Media Inc., the parent company of Art+Auction, to pay for the …

Ikea Recalls Track Lighting System

Swedish home furnishings group Ikea is recalling a faulty track lighting system, warning that the defected products could present a risk of electric shock. The company Thursday said no incidents or accidents have been reported, but encourages customers who have …