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Unlicensed Agent in California Nabbed for Allegedly Stealing $500K in Premiums
Unlicensed insurance agent Ai Ling Lee, also known as Linda Lee, 60, of Hacienda Heights, Calif., was arrested on nine felony counts of grand theft after allegedly stealing roughly $500,000 in clients’ insurance premium payments and failing to place adequate …
POSTED MAY 27, 2020 8:52 PM |
Georgia Man Accused of Defrauding Employer Over COVID-19
A Georgia man faces charges after authorities say he lied to his employer that he had tested positive for COVID-19. Santwon Antonio Davis, 34, is charged with defrauding his employer, the U.S. attorney’s office in Atlanta said in a news …
POSTED MAY 27, 2020 4:59 PM |
Texas Unemployment Rate Hits 12.8% in April, Worst on Record
The state’s April jobless rate was 12.8% — Texas’ worst monthly tally on record. That number, included in the Labor Department’s monthly report released on May 22, is the government’s clearest and most comprehensive look at the economic devastation in …
POSTED MAY 27, 2020 4:57 PM |
Tropical Storm Bertha to Bring Heavy Rain to South Carolina
A tropical storm that quickly formed off the coast of South Carolina on Wednesday threatened to unleash heavy rainfall that could produce life-threatening flash flooding after making landfall near Charleston, the National Hurricane Center said. With maximum sustained winds of …
POSTED MAY 27, 2020 4:56 PM |
Texas Windstorm Insurer Files Replacement Cost Policy Form Revisions
The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association has filed the following revised endorsements with the Texas Department of Insurance for approval: Revised Endorsement No. 164 – Replacement Cost Coverage – Coverage A (Building) and Coverage B (Business Personal Property). Revised Endorsement No. …
POSTED MAY 27, 2020 4:53 PM |
Former Student Sues Kansas’ Wichita State University over Data Breach
A former student at Wichita State University in Kansas has filed a federal lawsuit against the school over a December data breach that exposed the personal information of thousands of current and former students. Michael Bahnmaier, of Wichita, filed the …
POSTED MAY 27, 2020 4:38 PM |
Nebraska’s Chadron State College to Pay $900K to Settle Title IX Lawsuits
The Nebraska State College System will pay $900,000 to settle two lawsuits alleging Chadron State College failed to prevent dating violence that led to a softball player’s 2015 suicide. Chadron State also will conduct suicide training, review its policies, establish …
POSTED MAY 27, 2020 4:33 PM |
Oklahoma Workers’ Comp Medical Fee Schedule Approved
The Oklahoma Legislature has adopted a proposed new Medical Fee Schedule, the Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Commission (WCC) reported. The WCC had submitted in House Joint Resolution (HJR) 1028; it goes into effect July 1, 2020. The Medical Fee Schedule sets …
POSTED MAY 27, 2020 4:30 PM |
South Dakota Bull Facility Faces $122.6K in Penalties After Employee Dies
A South Dakota bull stud facility faces penalties of more than $122,000 after being cited by federal officials following a worker fatality. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Custom Genetic Solutions LLC in …
POSTED MAY 27, 2020 4:23 PM |
Wells Media Names Huebner as Web Team Lead
Wells Media Group has named Nathan Huebner to the position of Web Team Lead. In this position, Huebner heads the Wells development team and is responsible for overseeing the technology infrastructure, including server and database administration, email delivery, online ad …
POSTED MAY 27, 2020 2:57 PM |
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