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Ohio Manufacturer Faces OSHA Penalties After Worker Injured by Unprotected Machine

A Portsmouth-based hardwood floor manufacturer faces $255,528 in OSHA fines following a partial arm amputation injury and repeated safety violations at two facilities.

December 3 Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Workers' Compensation Ohio

Ohio Resident Sentenced to Five Years for $229K Insurance Fraud

An Ohio man has been sentenced for orchestrating a $229,000 insurance fraud scheme involving multiple companies and falsified claims, including property theft and fake medical expenses.

November 26 Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Risk Management New York Ohio

Tennessee School District Duped Out of $3.4 Million in Curriculum Vendor Scam

A rural Tennessee school district was swindled out of over $3 million when a finance officer unknowingly wired funds to a fraudster impersonating a legitimate curriculum vendor, part of a growing wave of email scams targeting schools.

October 1 Education & Training Fraud Litigation Technology Arizona Ohio Tennessee Texas

Hurricane Helene’s Economic Impact Could Reach $160 Billion Due to Infrastructure Destruction and Business Losses

Economic estimates for Hurricane Helene project up to $160 billion in damage, driven by widespread infrastructure failure, property loss, business disruption, and long-term recovery costs.

September 30 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management Florida Georgia Kentucky North Carolina Ohio

Ohio’s Strategy to Attract and Train Insurance Talent

Ohio’s successful collaboration between universities, insurance companies, and stakeholders offers an effective model for recruiting and educating new talent in the insurance and risk management fields.

September 19 Education & Training Insurance Industry Risk Management Technology Ohio

NFL Teams Losing Millions in Cap Space by Skipping Insurance on Star Quarterbacks

The Aaron Rodgers injury and Jets’ decision to skip insurance on his contract highlight how NFL teams can lose significant cap space and insurance proceeds when failing to protect high-value players.

September 18 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management California Florida New York Ohio Pennsylvania

Hailstorms to Produce Larger Hailstones as Climate Warms, Posing Greater Damage Risks

A new study predicts that climate change will lead to larger hailstones by mid-to-late century, resulting in increased damage risks to aircraft, vehicles, and buildings due to stronger thunderstorm updrafts.

August 29 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Ohio

Unlocking Innovation in Workers’ Comp: Improving Outcomes for Cost Savings

Innovation in workers’ comp often stalls due to cost-focused approaches, but new findings suggest that improving patient outcomes could significantly reduce overall expenses and accelerate return-to-work times.

August 12 Education & Training Insurance Industry Risk Management Workers' Compensation Ohio

NOAA Proposes $575 Million for Coastal Climate Resilience

NOAA recommends $575 million in funding for 19 projects to enhance coastal climate resilience under the Investing in America agenda.

July 31 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Alaska California Delaware Hawaii Louisiana

DOJ Sues Allstate’s National General for Allegedly Deceptive Insurance Practices

The U.S. alleges that National General Holdings Corp. improperly force-placed insurance on vehicles financed through Wells Fargo for over a decade, causing financial harm to borrowers.

July 26 Auto Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Arizona California Delaware Missouri New Hampshire

Ohio Supreme Court Rules ’Boneless’ Chicken Wings Can Contain Bones

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that "boneless" chicken wings refer to a cooking style rather than a guarantee, dismissing a suit against a restaurant by a patron who swallowed a bone.

July 26 Legislation & Regulation Liability Life & Health Litigation Ohio

NBA Teams Sued for Copyright Infringement in Social Media Videos

Fourteen NBA teams are accused of using copyrighted music in social media promotional videos without proper licensing, leading to multiple lawsuits by Kobalt and other music companies.

July 23 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Technology Arizona California Colorado Florida Georgia

Norfolk Southern Sued by Insurers Over Ohio Train Derailment

Erie Insurance and other insurers have filed a lawsuit against Norfolk Southern, alleging negligence and state law violations following the 2023 Ohio train derailment and chemical spill.

July 1 Insurance Industry Liability Litigation Risk Management Ohio

USPS National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign Highlights Rising Incidents

The USPS concluded its 2024 National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign amid a rise in dog attacks on postal workers, emphasizing safe mail delivery and responsible pet ownership.

June 10 Education & Training Insurance Industry Risk Management Weird California Florida Illinois Michigan Missouri

Ohio Faces Growing Threat from Insurance Enrollment Fraud

Insurance enrollment fraud is leaving vulnerable Ohioans without proper coverage, prompting calls for urgent government intervention to protect patients.

May 21 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Ohio