Workplace discrimination claims surging – what it means for employers

The case began over a boiler installation in 2014, when Judy Lammons called EDCO Environmental Services, Inc., an HVAC contractor in Crown Point, Indiana, to replace her broken boiler. She agreed to have what she understood to be a new, high-efficiency unit installed. EDCO completed the work that day and billed her for a “new…

Law argues that the rule conflicts with the Texas Labor Code, particularly Section 408.161, which states that “lifetime income benefits are paid until the death of the employee.” He also cites Section 408.201, which exempts benefits from “garnishment, attachment, judgment, and other actions or claims.” According to Law, the monthly verification requirement amounts to an…

Anderson, a commissioned reserve police officer with the Galena Park Police Department, operates a side business providing uniformed motorcycle police escort services to private entities such as funeral homes, athletic teams, and trucking companies. This work, which requires a licensed peace officer, is performed using Anderson’s own police motorcycle, siren, emergency lights, uniform, and other…

Zurich’s business updates for Q1  The Retail segment also reported a rise in gross written premiums of 11% in US dollars. Rate changes of 5% in the first quarter, coupled with pricing adjustments in motor and property lines, along with the integration of AIG’s global personal travel insurance and assistance business, supported the increase. Underwriting…

In a closely watched insurance dispute, a New York appellate court ruled on April 29, 2025, that Colony Insurance Company must defend and cover Sandy Clarkson LLC, a property owner, in a personal injury lawsuit stemming from a construction site accident – even though Sandy Clarkson had no direct contract with the subcontractor insured by…

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