Insurance News from August 20, 2009
News
Fatal Work Injuries Dropped 10% in 2008; Down 20% in Construction
A total of 5,071 fatal work injuries were recorded in the U.S. in 2008, down about 10...
International News
Bill Weakens to Category 3 Hurricane; Predicted Course Unchanged
Hurricane Bill has weakened somewhat from a category 4 storm to category 3 on the...
East News
Pennsylvania Man Accused of Burning House for Insurance Money
A northeastern Pennsylvania man who prosecutors say was about to lose his home to...
West News
New Mexico Court Throws Out Baseball Immunity Rule
A fan struck by a baseball at a minor league ballpark is not barred from suing over the...
Southeast News
Secret Recordings in Florida DUI Case to Remain Sealed
Sean Casey admits having several drinks the night of a fatal accident in 2001....
Texas / South Central News
Labor Dept.: Gerber Settles Hiring Case at Arkansas Plant
Gerber Products Co. in Fort Smith, Ark., will pay $900,000 to settle accusations of...
Midwest News
Wisconsin’s We Energies and Contractor Contest OSHA Fines
A federal safety agency says Wisconsin-based We Energies and a Waukesha contractor are...