California appears to be getting a grip on a resurgence of the coronavirus, Gov. Gavin Newsom said this week, though he warned the state is a long way from reopening some of the businesses it shuttered for a second time …
A Black officer with the Port of Seattle police is suing over the Port’s alleged failure to provide records of an investigation into racial discrimination claims he made against superiors including the police chief. Yandle Moss “alleged to his employer …
Louisiana released coronavirus safety guidelines for movie and TV productions this week, as filming is expected to start returning to the virus outbreak hot spot this month. The safety rules – issued by the Louisiana economic development department’s entertainment division …
AUG. 4, 08:10 PM — Tropical Storm Isaias killed at least four people on Tuesday as it made its way up the U.S. Atlantic Coast, including two deaths at a North Carolina trailer park that was struck by a tornado …
A class-action lawsuit seeks $150 million in refunds from ComEd for customer rate increases and other benefits the utility received from Illinois as part of an alleged bribery scheme. The lawsuit was filed this week in Cook County by three …
Texas Mutual Insurance Co. and Volunteer Firemen’s Insurance Services of Texas are awarding $500,000 to nonprofit emergency service organizations across Texas through two separate grant programs. $200,000 will be designated for a financial relief grant program to help provide funding …
A wildfire in mountains east of Los Angeles that has forced thousands of people from their homes was sparked by a malfunctioning diesel vehicle, fire officials said Monday. The vehicle spewed burning carbon from its exhaust system, igniting several fires …
One80 Intermediaries has acquired National Underwriting Services Inc. in San Antonio, Texas. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. National Underwriting Services is a specialty underwriter of medical stop loss coverage for self-funded employers across the U.S. One80 is a …
Mercury General Corp. on Monday reported second-quarter earnings of $228.2 million. The Los Angeles-based company said it had net income of $4.12 per share. Earnings, adjusted for investment gains, were $1.86 per share. The auto insurance company posted revenue of …
CNA Financial Corp. on Monday reported second-quarter profit of $151 million. On a per-share basis, the Chicago-based company said it had net income of 55 cents. Earnings, adjusted for investment gains, were 36 cents per share. The insurance holding company …