Insurance Journal

• Appeals Panel Rejects Suit over Abandoned Mine Shaft Death in Colorado August 7, 2020
  A federal appeals panel has upheld the dismissal of a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a woman who died when the car she was riding in drove off a Forest Service road and into an abandoned mine …
• 8 Washington Fitness Centers Cited for Violating Safe Start Order August 7, 2020
  Operators of eight fitness centers in Eastern Washington face fines totaling more than $77,000 for being open in violation of the state’s Safe Start order. The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries recently cited the companies for potentially exposing …
• California Department of Insurance Fraud Suit Results in $24M in Payments from AbbVie August 7, 2020
  California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara this week announced a settlement agreement with AbbVie Inc. to resolve a lawsuit alleging violations of the California Insurance Frauds Prevention Act involving the marketing of blockbuster prescription drug HUMIRA. AbbVie agreed to reform its …
• Major League Baseball to Players and Staff: Wear Mask or You’re Out! August 7, 2020
  Major League Baseball is cracking down on coronavirus safety protocols, mandating that players and staff wear face coverings at all times, including in the dugouts and bullpens, except for players on the field of play. The league sent a memo …