Patricia Wells

A UK court has dismissed a class action lawsuit against six water companies, including Thames Water Ltd., over claims they under-reported sewage leaks. The Competition Appeal Tribunal ruled that the case, which alleged the companies misrepresented pollution levels to charge higher prices, could not proceed under the Water Industry Act. The lawsuit accused Thames Water … Read more

Molly Kelley was shocked when she found out that someone she knew had used technology to create explicit images and videos of her. This happened in June, and the images were made from family photos she had shared on social media. The situation worsened when Kelley learned that this individual had targeted around 80 to … Read more

The U.S. Department of Labor is looking into Scale AI, a startup that specializes in data labeling and has backing from major tech companies like Nvidia, Amazon, and Meta. The investigation focuses on whether Scale AI is following the Fair Labor Standards Act, particularly concerning fair pay and working conditions. This inquiry began nearly a … Read more

Alacrity Solutions Group has made a significant move by acquiring InspectionConnection, a company known for its appraisal and desktop review services. This acquisition is notable as it marks Alacrity’s 16th purchase since 2015. InspectionConnection, established in 2018 and located in Columbus, Ohio, specializes in assessing autos, specialty vehicles, and heavy equipment. Their expertise includes a … Read more

In 2024, Maryland experienced a notable increase in the number of wildfires compared to the past decade, but the total area burned was much lower than in previous years. The Maryland Forest Service reported that there were 165 wildfires that burned a total of 953.4 acres. This is a decrease from 199 wildfires in 2023, … Read more

California wildfire victims are seeing a change in how insurance companies handle claims for personal belongings. More insurers are now offering contents coverage without requiring policyholders to provide a detailed list of their items. This shift follows a request from California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, who urged insurers to simplify the claims process for those … Read more

A restaurant in Southern California has been hit with a hefty fine of over $1.1 million due to wage theft and violations of sick leave laws. The California Labor Commissioner’s Office took action against Food Source LLC, located in Buena Park, after it was found that at least 90 workers were affected by these issues. … Read more

Nationwide, based in Columbus, Ohio, has appointed Tonya Courtney to head its new excess and surplus (E&S) brokerage property unit. This unit is set to launch in the second half of the year, aiming to provide specialized insurance solutions for challenging property risks. Before joining Nationwide, Courtney was the regional vice president at Arch Insurance … Read more

Alliant Insurance Services has made two significant additions to its team in the Southeast. Sadler Norris has been appointed as vice president in the employee benefits group, and he will be based in Atlanta. Norris aims to collaborate with clients to create benefits plans that lower health care costs and boost employee retention. Before joining … Read more

Kalyn Siebert, a manufacturer of custom-engineered heavy-haul truck trailers, has been honored with the Lone Star Safety Award by the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC). This award recognizes companies that show a strong commitment to workplace safety. Kalyn Siebert operates in Gatesville, Texas, and employs 188 workers. To receive this award, … Read more