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Afroman Sues Deputy Tied to 2022 Raid for Malicious Prosecution
Afroman sued one of the Ohio sheriff’s deputies who brought a defamation case against him that revolved around lewd social media posts and videos, some of which used footage of a raid on the rapper’s property to mock them. The …
POSTED JULY 29, 2026 6:20 AM |
Louisiana Woman Arrested for Insurance Fraud Following Fire Investigation
The Louisiana Department of Insurance announced that a Monroe woman has been arrested for fraudulently obtaining insurance benefits following a residential fire. Tashira S. Glover, 42, allegedly submitted a homeowners insurance claim on Jan. 13, 2026 for damage caused by …
POSTED JULY 29, 2026 6:15 AM |
Minnesota Restaurant Owes $614K in Back Wages
The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $613,037 in back wages for 46 workers after a federal investigation found a Minnesota restaurant failed to pay minimum and overtime wages as required by law. Investigators with the department’s Wage and Hour …
POSTED JULY 29, 2026 6:08 AM |
Arkansas Hospital to Pay $105K for Discrimination Against Male Employee
Northwest Arkansas Hospitals, LLC will pay more than $100,000 in compensatory and punitive damages to a former male employee after a jury found in favor of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in a sex discrimination lawsuit, the federal …
POSTED JULY 29, 2026 6:02 AM |
Company at Center of Cyclospora Outbreak Complained to White House, Source Says
U.S. produce supplier Taylor Farms complained to White House and Food and Drug Administration officials about the government’s inspection process earlier this month, a source familiar with the meeting said on Monday, as Michigan reported a spike in cases of …
POSTED JULY 29, 2026 5:17 AM |
After 55 Years in Florida Insurance, Tom Lynch Reflects on Agencies, Changes Needed
Over the last half-century as an insurance agency owner in south Florida, Tom Lynch has seen the ups and downs of the state’s property-casualty insurance market, from the rise of direct-to-consumer policies, to spiking premiums for homeowners and a statewide …
POSTED JULY 29, 2026 5:02 AM |
Great American Escapes Coverage for Grocery’s Opioid Litigation Settlement
The Great American Insurance Group is off the hook for a chunk of a grocery chain’s $1.4 billion settlement in opioid litigation, a North Carolina court found in a case that hinged on the wording of the settlement and the …
POSTED JULY 29, 2026 5:01 AM |
Ride-Hailing Policies in New Jersey Must Provide PIP Benefits for Injured Pedestrians
Liability insurance policies for transportation network companies (TNC) in New Jersey must include personal injury protection (PIP) benefits for uninsured pedestrians injured by a TNC vehicle, New Jersey appellate court has ruled. Liberty Mutual denied an uninsured pedestrian coverage after …
POSTED JULY 29, 2026 5:00 AM |
Kin Expands Launches Condo and Flood Insurance Options in California
Kin launched two new coverages for California homeowners — condo (HO6) insurance and a flood insurance add-on to Kin home insurance policies. The condo policies are designed to account for wildfire mitigation steps a homeowner has already taken — including …
POSTED JULY 29, 2026 5:00 AM |
People Moves: NFP Names Chamberlain to Upstate New York Team
NFP, an Aon company and property/casualty broker and benefits consultant headquartered in New York City, named Fran Chamberlain as senior vice president, risk capital. Chamberlain will manage relationships with new and existing clients and lead operational and strategic initiatives for …
POSTED JULY 29, 2026 5:00 AM |
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