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Report Alleges Workers’ Comp Abuse in New York Correctional Unit

A report by the New York State Inspector General alleges “egregious” abuse of a workers’ compensation loss wage benefit provision by state corrections and institution safety officers. The report blames a 2016 labor agreement with the state’s correction agency’s Security …

Southwest Airlines is Sued for Not Providing Refunds After Meltdown

Southwest Airlines has been sued by a passenger who said it failed to provide refunds to passengers left stranded when an operational meltdown led the carrier to cancel more than 15,000 flights late last month. In a proposed class action …

Coverys Report Pinpoints Top Causes of Malpractice Claims Involving Nurses

For 20 years, nursing has been rated as the most trusted profession in national Gallup polls. Even so, nurses make mistakes from time to time. A new report by professional liability insurer Coverys offers insight on the kinds of errors …

Report Criticizes Virginia’s Response to Snowy I-95 Gridlock

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia state agencies collectively “lost situational awareness” and failed to keep up with growing gridlock during a January snowstorm that stranded hundreds of motorists along Interstate 95, a state-commissioned report released Friday said. While the 41-page …