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San Bernardino Sisters Win $18 Million in Lawsuit Against Insurance Company for Neglected Flood Damages

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San Bernardino, Calif. – A jury awarded $18 million to two sisters from San Bernardino after they successfully sued their insurance company for failing to adequately compensate them for flood damage to their home. Initially offered a meager $5,000 by their insurer, the sisters’ fight culminated in a significant victory that highlighted ongoing tensions between homeowners and insurance companies in California amid increasing climate-related incidents. Jennifer Garnier and Angela Toft, residents of Piñon Hills, faced severe rainwater flooding in February 2019 which left their home substantially damaged, including critical components like the heating, air conditioning … Read more

Sisters in Service: IAS Officer Pari Bishnoi and Lawyer Palak Inspire Online Community, Championing Women’s Empowerment

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New Delhi, India — In a society where the accomplishments of women are often heralded as benchmarks of progress, siblings Pari Bishnoi and Palak Bishnoi are setting remarkable examples. Pari, an officer in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), and Palak, a practicing lawyer, have mesmerized their followers with their dedication and success, underscoring the increasing empowerment of women in professional domains traditionally dominated by men. The sisters hail from a modest background in Rajasthan, a state known both for its rich cultural heritage and its historical biases against female participation in the workforce. Against these … Read more