Liability Hike Tied Up In Courts
Raleigh AP reports a 7.4 percent auto liability rate hike approved by Insurance Commissioner Edwin Lanier is stalled as the attorney general appeals to the state Court of Appeals. Lanier had trimmed an initial 8.9 percent rise from industry requests, citing Price Commission guidelines. The AG argues for a rate method like utility regulation, while Lanier defends using investment income from unearned premiums and loss reserves in the decision.
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Hepatitis Flares Again In Gaston County
Gaston County health officials report an epidemic of infectious hepatitis has resurfaced with 156 cases in the first quarter and 70 in June. Dr. B M Drake cites spread by personal contact and notes a 21 day incubation period. A Public Health Service team investigated but found no common source. Cases have appeared in two neighboring counties.
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