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Airbnb Settles Racial Discrimination Suit Brought by Oregon Women
Airbnb has settled a lawsuit brought by several Oregon women who said the site allowed vacation rental owners to discriminate against customers based on race. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports African American plaintiffs Pat Harrington, Carlotta Franklin and Ebony Price alleged that …
POSTED AUGUST 19, 2019 5:57 AM |
American Airlines Seeking Money from Unions for Flight Cancellations
Dallas-based American Airlines wants two labor unions to pay damages and the company’s attorney fees, saying they ignored a judge’s order to quickly end a work slowdown by mechanics. American hasn’t put a dollar figure on its request but says …
POSTED AUGUST 19, 2019 5:57 AM |
Phoenix Fire Engine Crash Brings $25M Wrongful Death Claim
The mother of a woman killed in a crash involving a Phoenix Fire Department truck has filed a $25 million wrongful death claim against the city. The claim alleges negligence by the firefighters operating the truck and their supervisors. Killed …
POSTED AUGUST 19, 2019 5:42 AM |
Edison International to Face Trial Over Woolsey Wildfire Claim in April
The first trial to determine if Edison International’s Southern California utility is liable for damages from the Woolsey wildfire that tore through Malibu last year will begin on April 27, a judge said. California Superior Court Judge William Highberger set …
POSTED AUGUST 19, 2019 5:40 AM |
Flooded Mississippi River Still a Threat as Hurricane Season Heats Up
The river that drains much of the flood-soaked United States is still running far higher than normal, menacing New Orleans in multiple ways just as the hurricane season intensifies. For months now, a massive volume of water has been pushing …
POSTED AUGUST 19, 2019 5:35 AM |
Texas Auto Burglary/Theft Prevention Fee Rises
The Texas Department of Insurance says recently passed legislation raises the fee insurers must pay to the state organization that works to prevent automobile burglaries and thefts. A new law also changes Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority (ABTPA) to …
POSTED AUGUST 19, 2019 5:33 AM |
Report: Re/Insurers Are Reconsidering Risk Appetite for California Wildfires
S&P Global Ratings says 2020 reinsurance pricing in the aftermath of California wildfires will likely rise as re/insurers are finding 2017-2018 losses from wildfires in that state to be higher than expected. The California wildfires of 2017-2018, with insured losses …
POSTED AUGUST 19, 2019 5:30 AM |
Ohio’s Root Insurance Names Rosenthal CFO, Norelli Capital Markets Leader
Columbus, Ohio-based Root Insurance has appointed Daniel Rosenthal as the company’s new chief financial officer, effective Nov. 11, 2019. Additionally, Root said Lauren Norelli has joined the company as managing director of Capital Markets and Corporate Development. Current CFO Cindy …
POSTED AUGUST 19, 2019 5:24 AM |
States Brace for Long-Term Flood Fight as Damages Mount
After devastating flooding this year, Iowa put $15 million into a special fund to help local governments recover and guard against future floods. Missouri allotted more money to fight rising waters, including $2 million to help buy a moveable floodwall …
POSTED AUGUST 19, 2019 5:16 AM |
Illinois Insurance Agents Group Launches New Pre-Licensing Program
The Illinois Insurance Pre-Licensing Program, an education training program operated by the Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois (IIA of IL), is now available for Illinois professionals looking to enter the insurance industry and for agencies and companies looking to add …
POSTED AUGUST 19, 2019 5:06 AM |
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