West Virginia sues 339 firms over workers' comp debts
Charleston AP reports West Virginia files lawsuits against 339 companies for defaulted workers' compensation payments. An amnesty stint ended Friday after 2,400+ employers sought relief. $11 million collected so far, with 7.2 million owed by the 339 firms. Commissioner William Vieweg says the window closed.
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Mideast Talks Run Into Hurdles With Golan Issue
President Clinton mediates with Prime Minister Barak and Syrian officials in West Virginia as protests react to Israel plans to withdraw from the Golan Heights. Orthodox rabbis declare the Golan biblical Israel, complicating a possible lands-for-peace deal amid U.S. efforts to gain Arab recognition.
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Mass Tort Trend Warns of Broad Litigation Surge
Blalock argues mass lawsuits rose due to national media shifts, advertising by lawyers, and coordinated litigation. He cites historical anecdotes from Carter to Clinton, notes growing financial power of plaintiffs, and predicts future cases target gun, alcohol, and chemical industries. He criticizes medical monitoring suits and questions the fairness of mass compensation without clear injury.
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