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$16M Verdict Follows Mechanical Bull Injury at Bar
Inside This Article: A couple was recently awarded $16 million after suing a Kansas City bar where the man allegedly fell from a mechanical bull.  Before the trial, the couple sought $8 million to settle the case, while the defendants offered $2.2 million, according to Missouri Lawyers Media. Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance can cover customer injury claims; however,
Med Spa Hit With $25,000 Penalty Over Unauthorized Drugs
Inside This Article: An Ohio med spa was fined $25,000 after investigators found unauthorized prescription drug orders and other violations. A patient lost consciousness after using a drug provided by one of the med spa’s owners, according to the state investigation. Medical Malpractice Insurance and Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance can address different aspects of med spa risks. As
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The transportation industry faces a variety of challenges today, including the difficulty of staying profitable as average trucker expenses exceed $2 per mile. To learn more about how Transportation Insurance can help protect companies, we spoke with William Mills, Director, Transportation, Burns & Wilcox, Salt Lake City, Utah. What are some of the greatest risks in transportation today? W.M.: Accidents…
A homeowner in Nebraska whose roof was damaged during a July windstorm said he is grateful no one was hurt but is surprised by the more than $7,000 he had to pay for the repairs. According to KETV Omaha, the man did not realize his Homeowners Insurance would not fully cover roof damage due to wind or hail, leaving him…
The husband of a woman who had a severe allergic reaction last year after eating at a Disney Springs restaurant is suing the company for more than $50,000 in a wrongful death lawsuit that claims the server \"guaranteed\" the woman\'s food was allergen-free.  The woman, a doctor from New York who had a severe allergy to nuts and dairy products,…
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