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Planned Parenthood Sued by Worker Fired After Racism Claim
Insurance Journal | October 20, 2022
Planned Parenthood Sued by Worker Fired After Racism Claim
A Planned Parenthood Federation of America employee responsible for expanding the organization’s visibility among Black and Latinx communities claims in a lawsuit she was fired last year after complaining about systemic racial discrimination at the US nonprofit. Nicole Moore, the …
Vermont School Board to Sue Monsanto Over PCB Contamination That Closed School
Insurance Journal | October 20, 2022
Vermont School Board to Sue Monsanto Over PCB Contamination That Closed School
The school board in Vermont’s largest city plans to sue the manufacturer of chemicals that forced the closure of Burlington High School, officials said. Burlington School District officials last Thursday announced plans to sue agro-chemical giant Monsanto after PCBs were …
People Moves: California Insurance Commissioner Names Members to Statewide Boards
Insurance Journal | October 20, 2022
People Moves: California Insurance Commissioner Names Members to Statewide Boards
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced several appointments to the California Automobile Assigned Risk Plan Advisory Committee, the Curriculum Board and the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau Governing Committee. These statewide programs are based in Sacramento. Newly appointed members include: …
Pipeline Operator Agrees to $50M California Spill Settlement
Insurance Journal | October 20, 2022
Pipeline Operator Agrees to $50M California Spill Settlement
A pipeline operator has agreed to pay $50 million to thousands of Southern California fishermen, tourism companies and property owners who sued after an offshore oil spill last year near Huntington Beach. A proposed settlement between Amplify Energy Corp., which …
$32M to Settle California Lawsuit Over Boy’s Abuse Death
Insurance Journal | October 20, 2022
$32M to Settle California Lawsuit Over Boy’s Abuse Death
Los Angeles County agreed to pay $32 million to the family of a 10-year-old boy who died after allegedly being tortured and abused by his mother and her boyfriend. The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a deal in a lawsuit …
IICF Launches Hurricane Ian Relief Fund
Insurance Journal | October 10, 2022
IICF Launches Hurricane Ian Relief Fund
The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) has launched the IICF Hurricane Ian Relief Fund to support those in need in the wake of Hurricane Ian. Funds will benefit Team Rubicon, a nonprofit providing emergency response and relief throughout affected areas, …
Hub Acquires Investment Advisory Businesses of Quintes in California
Insurance Journal | October 10, 2022
Hub Acquires Investment Advisory Businesses of Quintes in California
HUB International Ltd. acquired the insurance brokerage and investment advisory businesses of Quintes Financial Services LLC and Quintes Administrative and Insurance Services Inc. in Northern California. Mark Laughton, vice president, and the Quintes insurance brokerage and investment advisory team will …
Group Forms to Try to Block Marijuana Passage in North Dakota
Insurance Journal | October 10, 2022
Group Forms to Try to Block Marijuana Passage in North Dakota
An addiction counselor who helped defeat a marijuana legalization proposal in North Dakota four years ago has launched a fresh opposition group seeking to do it again this November. Kristie Spooner announced her group, Healthy and Productive North Dakota, less …
Texas DWC Recognizes Power Company With Lone Star Safety Award
Insurance Journal | October 10, 2022
Texas DWC Recognizes Power Company With Lone Star Safety Award
The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) recognized WPT Power Corp. with a third Lone Star Safety Award for its exemplary workplace safety efforts and low rates of work-related injuries and illnesses. WPT Power Corp., a manufacturer …
Ohio Contractor Faces $1 Million in Fines for OSHA Violations
Insurance Journal | October 10, 2022
Ohio Contractor Faces $1 Million in Fines for OSHA Violations
A Millersburg, Ohio, contractor with a long history of disregarding workplace safety standards now faces more than $1 million in penalties after an inspection by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration found their employees working at …