Allstate to pay 59 million in Georgia diminished value suit
Allstate will settle a Georgia class action for about 59 million dollars over failing to pay diminished value on auto claims. About 274000 claims filed between January 18 1997 and December 5 2001 will receive 150 to 215 dollars per claim. The move followed a Georgia Supreme Court ruling in a similar State Farm case.
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Muslim woman sues over Chicago strip search at airport
A Muslim woman from Columbus and the ACLU sue the Illinois National Guard and Argenbright Security, alleging racial profiling at O’Hare after Sept. 11. The suit seeks training and damages, claiming guards searched her for wearing a hijab and violated religious freedom and equal protection.
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Abortion moves to forefront of Republican race
In Chicago, Republican governor hopefuls push abortion as a key issue. Lt. Gov. Corinne Wood promotes rights with a contrasting ad to Jim Ryan and Patrick O Malley who oppose abortion. Campaign spins question whether abortion single issue voters will dominate GOP primaries.
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Ameritech proposes $50 credit per Illinois phone line
Ameritech outlines a one time roughly $50 per line credit for Illinois residential and small business customers as part of a merger savings sharing settlement with the ICC. The plan totals about $224 million with $197 million from Ameritech and $27 million in tax credits, contingent on approval.
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