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Republicans Blast Biden Vaccine Mandates While Businesses Look to Implementation

Republicans on Friday vowed to fight U.S. President Joe Biden’s new vaccine mandate covering big companies and federal employees, but business groups that often agree with them on issues like taxes are not joining in. The mandate, which the White … from News – Insurance Journal https://ift.tt/3k73CAI

Biden’s Vaccine Plan Puts OSHA in Spotlight; Expected to Trigger Legal Challenges

President Joe Biden’s sweeping new vaccine requirements have Republican governors threatening lawsuits. His unapologetic response: “Have at it.” The administration is gearing up for another major clash between federal and state rule. But while many details about the rules remain … from News – Insurance Journal https://ift.tt/3lhi4p7

Washington Juvenile Facility Sex Abuse Suit Settled for $2.1M

The state of Washington has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by 10 people who said they were sexually abused at a juvenile rehabilitation facility when they were teenagers. One of the plaintiffs lives in Pierce County, which is where … from News – Insurance Journal https://ift.tt/2XboygM

Family of Man Killed During Oregon Protests Files Suit

The estate of a man fatally shot in downtown Portland, Ore., after a pro-Trump car rally last year is suing the city, the mayor and the county district attorney, saying their negligence contributed to his violent death. The suit, filed … from News – Insurance Journal https://ift.tt/3BYMtzc

California Business Owner Arraigned in $2.5M Workers’ Comp Fraud Scheme

Zachary Navo, 38, of Visalia, Calif., was arraigned yesterday on five felony counts of insurance fraud after a California Department of Insurance investigation revealed he allegedly underreported wages by over $2.5 million in an attempt to fraudulently reduce workers’ compensation … from News – Insurance Journal https://ift.tt/3A9Fx1J

AIR’s Says Hurricane Ida Insurance Losses Could Reach $30 Billion

Modeling firm AIR Worldwide has updated its insured loss estimates for Hurricane Ida and now projects that Ida’s insured industry losses will range from $20 billion to $30 billion. The estimate includes inland flood impacts across the entirety of Ida’s … from News – Insurance Journal https://ift.tt/3tAEPIn

New Jersey Regulator Asks Insurers to Work with Customers Affected by Ida

The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI) issued a bulletin urging entities regulated by the department to work with and assist customers who have been adversely affected by Tropical Storm Ida. “New Jersey residents suffered tremendous losses during … from News – Insurance Journal https://ift.tt/3zcbDs5