An Oregon homeowners insurance lawsuit seeks to change an insurer’s practice of not providing policies for homeowners who use pit bulls as service dogs. The homeowners insurance lawsuit alleges that Travelers Insurance discriminated against Portland-area homeowners who use pit bulls as service animals. Investigators with the Fair Housing Council of Oregon found that the insurer […]
Parents who engage in unconventional sexual behavior often have that behavior used against them by the other parent in their child custody case. While parents in same-sex relationships have been among the most notable instances of such scrutiny, even the actions of heterosexual parents can bring a negative impact on a child custody case. Parents […]
A study from Syracuse University has found that more than 77,000 Texas immigration cases were still working their way through the legal system. The number of Texas immigration cases has increased by nearly 60 percent in just under two years. The only state with a higher immigration case backlog is California, with over 89,000 cases […]
The New York State Assembly passed a medical malpractice reform bill that would extend the deadline for patients to file a lawsuit. The bill passed by a vote of 99-23, with support from both Republican and Democratic Assembly members. The medical malpractice reform bill goes on to the state Senate, where it could face opposition […]
Most drivers understand how citations for moving violations can affect their driving record. However, some drivers may not be aware of how these violations can affect their auto insurance rates. Insurers use driving records, along with credit scores, to determine the premiums drivers will pay for coverage. Drivers with fines, court appearances and license suspensions […]
Tornadoes, hurricanes, heavy rains and other summer weather systems can cause homeowners to feel overwhelmed. Many of them rely on their homeowners insurance policies to cover nearly any kind of damage to their property. However, most homeowners insurance contain “fine print” that excludes many types of damage. A recent report in U.S. News and World […]
A recent class-action lawsuit alleges that agents with the U.S. Border Patrol have committed acts of immigrant abuse against undocumented immigrants. The accusations of immigrant abuse also include holding immigrants in cells for days with no food, water or beds. The lawsuit, filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona, the National Immigration Law […]
A proposed medical malpractice law has earned the support of both New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio and New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo. The bill, known as “Lavern’s Law”, would remove a statute of limitations placed on patients seeking to file lawsuits against public hospitals. The medical malpractice law has gained support from state […]
A recent study examined how insurance providers use a driver’s credit history to determine auto insurance rates. The study examined how auto insurance rates can vary from state to state and provider to provider for drivers with poor credit. In at least one instance, the study found that drivers with poor credit received auto insurance […]
The recent floods across Texas have highlighted the need for homeowners to have comprehensive flood insurance. The start of the official Atlantic hurricane season on June 1 also shows why homeowners in coastal areas need flood insurance coverage. Despite these issues, a spokesperson for the Insurance Council of Texas stated that more than half of […]