Thursday 9 May 2013

Daily Headlines: Thursday, May 9, 2013

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May 9, 2013
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National

When Using Colossus Independent Judgment Is a Must

Placing the value on bodily injury claims is inherently speculative. To remove some of the guess work from ascertaining a proper value for ...

Safety Regulators Close Probes into Ford, Chrysler Vehicles

U.S. auto safety regulators closed two separate probes into vehicles made by Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler Group LLC after the two U.S. ...

Online Background Checks May Violate Fair Credit Law: FTC

Federal regulators this week warned several companies that the quick, easy background checks they are providing online might violate the ...

FDA Warns of Migraine Drug Risk for Pregnant Women

U.S. health regulators are warning doctors and women of child-bearing age that half-a-dozen medications used to treat migraine headaches ...
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East

Boston Bombing Victims' Fund Unveils Draft Compensation Plan

The families of those who lost loved ones and individuals who suffered double amputations or permanent brain damage in the Boston Marathon ...

Pennsylvania Family Reaches $15.6 Million Settlement in DUI Case

The family of a 7-year-old girl who was killed by a drunk driver after he left a Pittsburgh restaurant has reached a $15.6 million ...

Justin Bieber, Usher Sued for Copyright Infringement

Two Virginia songwriters are suing Justin Bieber and Usher for $10 million for copyright infringement. Devin Copeland and Mareio Overton ...

New Jersey Hospitals Show Improved Patient Safety: Study

A new study finds New Jersey hospitals are doing a better job of preventing infections, falls and readmissions. The New Jersey Hospital ...
Midwest

Iowa Juror Sent Message with $240M Verdict for Abused Disabled Workers

A juror says she wanted to send a message by supporting a historic $240 million verdict for 32 mentally disabled men who faced decades of ...

Missouri Court Upholds $28M Damages in Sky Diving Deaths

A Missouri Court of Appeals has restored $28 million in punitive damages to the families of five people who died in the crash of a ...
Southeast

Tennessee Governor Signs Workers' Compensation Bill

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has signed a measure to change the way the state considers injured workers' claims. The Republican governor held ...

Hurricane Center Focusing on Storm Surge Warnings

Last year's hurricane season drove home some big lessons, the nation's chief hurricane forecaster said: Storm surge and flooding are ...

Alabama Lawmakers Look to Fund Tornado-Damaged Schools

The Alabama Legislature is closer to providing money to repair and rebuild public schools hit by tornadoes in 2011 and 2012. The Senate ...
West

Washington Man Caught Faking Work Injuries For Drugs

A Washington man thought he found the perfect way to get prescription narcotics - go to a hospital claiming to be in pain due to a work ...

California Gov. Brown: Public OK with Bay Bridge Safety

California Gov. Jerry Brown says he believes the public still has confidence in the safety of the new San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. ...
International

Damage Claims Down, Premiums Up for Reinsurers in Q1

Low damage claims and rising premiums helped to shield earnings at German reinsurers Munich Re and Hannover Re in the first quarter, as the ...

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