Patricia Wells

The Washington Unified School District in Fresno, California, has reached a settlement following accusations of age discrimination against a former teacher. The case began when the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a charge in April 2022, claiming that the district fired a 65-year-old math teacher because of her age and disability. According to … Read more

A recent federal court ruling has brought attention to a troubling issue in the construction insurance industry. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Liberty Mutual’s surplus carrier, emphasizing concerns over contractor-controlled insurance programs, or CCIPs. This decision underscores a common problem: insurers may mislead contractors about the coverage they provide. … Read more

A federal judge has awarded nearly $2 million to the family of Ulises Valladares, a Texas man who was fatally shot by an FBI agent during a failed rescue attempt in January 2018. Valladares, 47, was kidnapped and was helpless at the time of the shooting, being bound and blindfolded when FBI agent Gavin Lappe … Read more

Consumers faced significant financial losses due to fraud in 2024, with reports indicating a staggering $12.5 billion lost, marking a 25% rise from the previous year. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released this alarming data, highlighting a troubling trend in scams affecting everyday people. While the overall number of fraud reports remained steady at around … Read more

World Insurance Associates LLC has announced its acquisition of Archambault Insurance Associates, a well-established insurance agency based in Putnam, Connecticut. This transaction took place in December, although the financial details have not been made public. Archambault Insurance Associates has a rich history, having been founded in 1928 by Joseph A. Archambault. Now in its third … Read more

AM Best has given a solid rating to Previsor Insurance Company and its affiliates. The company, based in Centennial, Colorado, has received an A- (Excellent) Financial Strength Rating and an “a-” (Excellent) Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating. This news was announced on March 10, 2025, and reflects a stable outlook for the company. The ratings apply … Read more

A new law in South Dakota has made it tougher for companies to use eminent domain to build carbon capture pipelines. This law could complicate a major project planned by Summit Carbon Solutions, which aims to construct a 2,500-mile pipeline stretching across five Midwestern states. The project is expected to cost around $8.9 billion and … Read more

Last weekend, South Carolina faced a devastating wave of wildfires that swept across the state. The fires ignited after a dry spell left the land parched, creating the perfect conditions for flames to spread rapidly. More than 100 separate fires were reported, a striking number even for the peak of fire season. Doug Wood, a … Read more

A timber company in Washington has been fined over $114,000 for breaking child labor laws. The case centers around a 17-year-old worker who suffered a foot injury while working in a logging operation for MVR Timber Cutting Company. The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries began looking into the situation in May 2024 after … Read more

Alabama has put a temporary hold on new captive insurance companies and risk retention groups. This decision was announced by Insurance Commissioner Mark Fowler on March 3. The Alabama Department of Insurance will not accept new applications or process registrations during this moratorium, which could last six months or more. The department has asked captive … Read more