Scout Badges Recalled Over Lead Concerns
Painted plastic badges, often worn by young members of the Boy Scouts of America are being voluntarily recalled after a test revealed high levels of lead in the paint. “We’re… Read more →
Insurance Companies Fight Law on Punitive Payouts
Insurance giants like, State Farm, Allstate, Safeco and Farmers have poured over $8 million into the referendum battle regarding how insurers are required to treat their customers. Their goal is… Read more →
DuPont Wins Battle Against Dioxin Lawsuit
A Mississippi jury has found DuPont Co. is not liable for the death of an 8-year-old girl who had liver cancer and heart problems. Kerman and Naomi Ladner of DeLisle,… Read more →
Miss. Attorney General Sues State Farm
Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood sued State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. on Monday, claiming the company failed to honor an agreement for a mass settlement of claims over Hurricane… Read more →
Hurricane Causes Mold Problems for Florida Homes
Scattered across Broward County are scars from Hurricane Wilma’s rampage 19 months ago: houses, condos and commercial buildings still so badly damaged they can’t be occupied. As a new hurricane… Read more →
Katrina Lawsuit to Go to Appeal
In November, a judge gave hope to homeowners trying to collect insurance money for flood damage caused by Hurricane Katrina. Now, that decision is under scrutiny. U.S. District Judge Stanwood… Read more →
Lawsuit Over Lead Paint Goes to Trial
The makers of lead paint knew as early as the 1930s that the lead pigment was dangerous to children but still promoted the product as safe and superior to others,… Read more →
Toxic Mold Puts Family Against Insurer
Gary and Andrea Zinck had a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home on a quiet corner lot with a coy pond, a pool and patio bar in their backyard, but they gave it… Read more →
Rhode Island City Targets Paint Firms
Columbus is taking steps to sue paint companies, and city leaders hope to reap big money for lead-paint-abatement and health programs. Lawyers and city officials started making plans after Rhode… Read more →
First Katrina Homeowner´s Insurance Lawsuit Begins
Attorneys carried files and exhibits into a federal courthouse Monday for what they expect to be a groundbreaking trial on whether insurance policyholders who lost homes inHurricane Katrina are entitled… Read more →