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Column by George Skelton, LOS ANGELES TIMES May 9, 2022 https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-05-09/skelton-malpractice-cap-deal-california SACRAMENTO — It’s being called the Sacramento equivalent of the Berlin Wall falling.…
May 9, 2022California needs an insurance commissioner with ethics. This candidate could restore trust EDITORIAL BY THE SACRAMENTO BEE EDITORIAL BOARD May 8, 2022…
May 8, 2022By Madison Hirneisen, THE CENTER SQUARE May 6, 2022 https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/bill-gradually-raising-california-medical-malpractice-awards-as-high-as-1-million-advances/article_ab38eb86-cd6b-11ec-b44a-1baaac67e324.html (The Center Square) – Legislation to raise limits on types of California…
May 6, 2022By Dan Bacher, DAILY KOS May 6, 2022 https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2022/5/6/2096432/-Western-States-Petroleum-Association-spent-17-5-M-on-CA-lobbying-over-3-years-952-367-in-2022 Deep regulatory capture by Big Oil is thriving in California, despite continual boasting…
May 6, 202223 California legislators who failed to support clean energy bills have taken a combined $1.58 million from the oil and gas industry.…
May 4, 2022Editorial by the BAY AREA REPORTER May 4, 2022 https://www.ebar.com/news/news//315304 Insurance Commissioner: Marc Levine We wanted to recommend current Insurance Commissioner Ricardo…
May 4, 2022“There is no doubt in my mind that Kira would be here today if she were a white woman,” said Kira’s widower,…
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In 1975, the state of California capped medical malpractice damages for pain and suffering to $250,000 and that’s where it’s stayed for…
May 2, 2022Endorsement by The SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Editorial Board May 1, 2022 https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/Endorsement-Ricardo-Lara-has-to-go-Vote-Marc-17138169.php The mere mention of the word “insurance” is known to…
May 1, 2022By Marisa Endicott, THE SANTA ROSA PRESS-DEMOCRAT April 30, 2022 https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/how-californias-failed-recycling-program-has-hurt-local-consumers/ Frustrated readers have written me that it’s become increasingly hard to…
Apr 30, 2022California needs consumer protection, not partying, dining and cozying up with industry lobbyists and executives By The MERCURY NEWS and EAST BAY…
Apr 28, 2022By The LOS ANGELES TIMES Editorial Board April 28, 2022 https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2022-04-28/marc-levine-endorsement-insurance-commissioner Ricardo Lara’s first year as California insurance commissioner — the elected office…
Apr 28, 2022By Bob Egelko, SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE April 27, 2022 https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Victims-of-medical-malpractice-could-win-more-in-17131311.php Consumer advocates, physicians and legislative leaders announced a long-sought agreement Wednesday to…
Apr 27, 2022By Adam Beam, ASSOCIATED PRESS Aprili 27, 2022 https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/california/story/2022-04-27/california-to-increase-awards-in-medical-malpractice-cases SACRAMENTO, Calif. — People who get hurt because of a doctor’s negligence in California could…
Apr 27, 2022By Victoria Colliver, POLITICO PRO April 27, 2022 California’s nearly 50-year-old medical malpractice compensation limits may soon be increased as part of…
Apr 27, 2022By Melody Gutierrez, LOS ANGELES TIMES April 27, 2022 https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-04-27/california-malpractice-payouts-would-rise-under-deal-to-avoid-costly-ballot-fight SACRAMENTO — Cash payments in California medical malpractice cases would go up for the…
Apr 27, 2022Oil and gas CEOs received nearly $45m more in combined total compensation in 2021 compared to 2020 amid a spike in prices…
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