Midwest News
News for April 2008
April 30, 2008
- Michigan Auto Insurance Bill Would Give Motorists Choice in Med Coverage
- Total Settlement for Chicago in County Building Fire Reaches $100 Million
- Asbestos Forces Closure of Northern Iowa School
- Indiana Insurance Moves Safer Schools Seminars to Iowa and Minnesota
April 29, 2008
April 28, 2008
- Mich. Supreme Court Limits Time to Sue Insurers
- Aftershocks of Midwest Earthquake Expected for Weeks to Come
- Missouri Governor Says Lawsuit Reform a Success
April 25, 2008
- Earthquake Raises Questions about Coverage, Construction Codes
- Minnesota Senate Approves Tougher Standards for Pools
- Indiana Appeals Denial of Flood Assistance
- Grange Promotes McCaffrey to Vice President, Chief Risk Officer
April 24, 2008
- Reversal Decision for Pork Plant Workers Denied Workers' Comp
- Nebraska Woman to Stand Trial on Embezzlement Charge
- Iowa Woman Awarded $250,000 in Harassment Lawsuit
- Wisconsin Woman's Estate Wins Legal Victory in Med Mal Case
- Indiana Appeals Denial of Flood Money
- Westfield Joins Mid-Ohio School to Launch Teen Driving Safety Program
April 23, 2008
- Midwest Earthquake Spurs Renewed Interest in Purchasing Insurance
- Indiana Whirlpool Plant Suspends 39 Workers for Lying About Smoking
April 22, 2008
- Sickened U.S. Pork Workers Have New Nerve Disorder
- Ohio Town Endures Four-week Flood
- Scientists Say Midwest Earthquakes Poorly Understood
April 21, 2008
- State Farm, Allstate Report Few Claims in Earthquake Aftermath
- Ohio Judge Sentences Insurance Agent in Investment Scheme
April 18, 2008
- Earthquake Rocks Illinois; Causes Minor Damage in Several States
- Taxpayers in Missouri Flood Zones Have Until May 19 to File
April 17, 2008
- Ohio Environmental Officials Say Cleanup from 1999 Tire Fire Finished
- Missouri Supreme Court Upholds Felony Conviction
April 16, 2008
April 15, 2008
- Nebraska Lawmakers Kill Bill to Provide Workers' Comp for Mental Illness
- Auditor Again Checking North Dakota Injured Workers' Claims
- Tornadoes Damage Southern Iowa
April 14, 2008
- Malpractice Insurer to Give Back $11 Million to Illinois Doctors
- Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds $500,000 Settlement in Bike Accident
- Iowa Woman Jailed for Allegedly Using Stolen Credit Card to Pay Court Costs
- Iowa Landlord Charged with Lying During Insurance Fraud Trial
April 11, 2008
- Cleveland Boy: Took Wheel to Steer Runaway School Bus from Danger
- Weather Service Confirms Southwest Michigan Hit by Small Tornado
April 10, 2008
- Transportation Board Head Clarifies Stance against Bridge Collapse Hearing
- North Dakota Jury Awards Couple More than $2 Million over Bad Faith Claim
- Indiana Insurance Plans Four School Safety Seminars in Illinois
April 9, 2008
- 3M Could Pay $56 million to Clean Up Eastern Twin Cities Sites
- Workers' Comp for Mental Injuries Narrowed to First Responders in Neb.
- Illinois City Must Pay after Losing Disability Lawsuit
- Snowmobile Deaths in Michigan Rise Slightly in 2007-08
April 8, 2008
April 7, 2008
- North Dakota Dems Endorse Schneider for Insurance Commissioner
- Malt-O-Meal Recalls Some Cereals Due to Salmonella Concerns
April 4, 2008
April 3, 2008
- Bridge Compensation Bill Would Shield University of Minnesota
- Michigan Athletic Group Ordered to Pay Millions in Gender-equity Case
- Kan. Board for Docs Plans Meeting to Discuss Legislature's Demands
April 2, 2008
- Kansas Senate Calls for Staff Changes on Board that Regulates Docs
- Small Earthquake Causes Tremors in Southeast Missouri
- Ohio Police: TVs, Motorcycles Changed Hands in Theft-to-order Ring
April 1, 2008