We have all worked on or around ladders at some time in our lives, either at work, at home or both.Ladders are involved in many accidents, some of which are fatal.The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that more than 90,000 people receive emergency room treatment for ladder accidents each year. Your life literally can depend on knowing how to inspect, use, and care for this tool.
Fantasies of the perfect wedding never included banquet halls going bust or lovebirds losing their jobs.But a calamity can sneak up on you while you’re consumed with creating your dream day, especially during a recession.For couples who plan ahead, there is a safeguard. Wedding insurance can cover costs when the unimaginable happens –the power goes out or the groom falls ill – and the party is…
Recently, I was stalled by the Whole Foods cash register operator, who first asked me whether I have cold and hot deli in one box. As I said yes, he said, I will have to charge you tax on the whole purchase, because we’ve recently been audited and auditors found that we owe large on improper deli taxation. Vitesse Semiconductor Corp. announced Monday that it will receive $22.5 million from its former auditor, KPMG L.L.P., to settle a claim alleging negligent auditing practices linked to a stock options backdating lawsuit. Camarillo, Calif.-based Vitesse said it sued KPMG in June 2007… Read More »Beware of Negligent Auditing
We have been paying close attention to everything that happens on the field of law suites and rulings.
Starting today, we will be publishing the most stupid cases we come across.
Click to “Case Examples” label to the right –> and enjoy.
Climate change is a fact. Countering it is a must. We are convinced that climateprotection makes economic sense, as it would be more expensive in the long term to pay for the damage it causes. It offers companies and national economies that react quickly great opportunities.
According to Reuters 32.2 million people, one in every 10 americans, received food stamps recently. This is the record and reflection of the recession now in its 16th month. Care to feed hunger, people, donate to your local food bank.
The Contractual Liability Limitation eliminates coverage for liability assumed in a hold harmless or indemnity agreement. A typical hold harmless agreement includes indemnity for both damages and defense. In a recent California Supreme Court case, Crawford v. Weather Shield, the court held that the obligation to defend is immediate regardless of any actual damages caused by the subcontractor. Commercial General Liability policies affording coverage for damages arising from “Insured Contracts” typically include coverage for such costs, unless the Contractual Liability Limitation is attached. For illustration, assume an electrician performs work on a new home for a general contractor (“GC”). The… Read More »Contractor GL CG2139 Form
Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Dodge Ram 1500, and Nissan Titan scored low on crash test. Side airbags and occupant protection in these pickups are marginal. Honda Ridgeline, Ford F-150, and Toyota Tundra are Institute TOP SAFETY PICK award winners.
Insurancejournal reports that a federal jury has awarded $50,000 to a North Carolina construction worker who says co-workers hurled racial epithets at him, shot nails toward him and even tried to hang him on a job site.
1. Lack of slip resistance on walking surfaces2. Poor walking surface conditions 3. Poor visibility 4. Lack or poor condition of handrails and guardrails 5. Poor accessibility