Burial insurance companies are being investigated by state insurance commissioners for charging Blacks higher prices than Whites. In the South Blacks have been paying one-third more than Whites for certain types of burial policies. Reportedly, outlaw insurance companies use separate rate books, one for Whites and one for Blacks. Even though this practice has been […]
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Handgun Use Banned for Misdemeanor Domestic Violence Conviction
Convicted felons cannot legally own handguns, but four out of five criminal convictions in the United States are for misdemeanors and a misdemeanor conviction, until recently, had no impact on the right to own or use a handgun. Today anyone who has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence can no longer […]
Your Attorney’s Role in a Serious Injury or Death Case
Hiring a lawyer in a serious injury or death case can make a significant difference in your bottom line. Even if you are dealing with your own insurance company, you cannot expect the company to be “on your side,” to be your “good neighbor,” or even to “be there.” You may pay the premiums on […]
PG&E Convicted of Breaking Safety Laws
Last Tuesday, Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) was convicted of obstructing the federal probe and violating various safety laws associated with the San Bruno natural gas pipeline explosion of 2010. The San Francisco Gate reported that PG&E was found guilty of five different felony counts of knowingly failing to inspect and test its gas […]
Consumer Watchdog Group Loses an Icon
Consumer watchdogs, consumers, medical patients and Americans everywhere have lost an icon and incredible friend. Kathy Olsen, who gave so much to consumer and medical patient advocacy and safety, recently passed away. Like so many, Kathy became a passionate advocate for consumer rights and justice after the large medical industrial complex impacted her own life. […]
