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Lawsuit Filed Over Skier Death At Colorado Resort

The wife of a skier killed in an avalanche at the Winter Park ski resort is suing Intrawest, the ski area’s operator. The Grand County coroner said 28-year-old Christopher Norris of Evergreen died of asphyxiation after he was caught in … Continue reading

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Montana School Settles Claim By Family Of Suicide Victim

The Billings school district has settled a lawsuit filed by the family of a student who committed suicide after her former teacher was charged with raping her. The wrongful death claim was filed in August 2010 by the family of … Continue reading

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San Francisco Jury Awards $11.4M For Garbage Truck Injury

A jury has awarded $11.4 million to a garbage truck driver who was injured when the wheel fell off his truck. The San Francisco Chronicle says a federal jury in San Francisco made the award last Friday in a lawsuit … Continue reading

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Insurer to Cover Half of R.I. City’s $389K Loss Caused by Embezzlement

An insurance company has paid the city of Woonsocket, R.I., $200,000, which covers about half the money the city says it lost to embezzlement. City Finance Director Thomas Bruce III tells the Woonsocket Call the city filed the claim with … Continue reading

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Oklahoma House OKs Allowing Armed State Attorneys

Oklahoma’s attorney general and assistant attorneys general would be able to carry firearms virtually anywhere in the state under a bill approved in the House. The House voted 82-11 for the bill that authorizes those state officers to carry anywhere … Continue reading

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Festa Named CIGA Board Chair

RENO, Nev.-based EMPLOYERS Senior Vice President and Chief Claims Officer Stephen V. Festa has been named chairman of the board of governors of the California Insurance Guarantee Association, a body that pays the claims of insolvent property and casualty insurance … Continue reading

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City Inspectors Faulted in Indianapolis Flooding

Investigators say May flooding that swamped one of Indianapolis’ entertainment districts unfolded months after city inspectors inadvertently left a pair of flood gates in manual mode during an inspection. The Department of Public Works found January’s inspection oversight allowed trespassers … Continue reading

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R.I. Enacts New Law to Assist Homeowners With Hurricane-Related Claims

Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee on Tuesday signed into law legislation designed to provide additional protection to homeowners when they suffer damages from hurricanes. The legislation (House bill 2012-H7484A and Senate bill 2012-S2597A) also includes additional consumer protections for the … Continue reading

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N.Y. Rail Workers in Disability Scam May Be Eligible for Amnesty

Long Island Rail Road retirees who faked disability claims in order to get more lucrative pensions would avoid prosecution and be able to keep some benefits if they admit wrongdoing under a deal with the federal government, officials said Tuesday. … Continue reading

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OSHA Investigating Recent Spate of Construction Site Accidents in N.J.

Federal labor officials want construction companies in New Jersey to ensure that employees working above 6 feet have the proper equipment to protect themselves from falls. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the call this … Continue reading

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