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Pennsylvania Modernizes Insurance Language: New Law Removes Outdated Terms for Greater Respect and Inclusivity

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HARRISBURG, Pa. — Governor Josh Shapiro has signed a new law aimed at modernizing Pennsylvania’s insurance regulations by eliminating outdated terminology. The legislation, supported by State Representative Tina Pickett, received the governor’s approval last week. Known as Act 9 of 2025, the new law updates the language in Pennsylvania’s insurance statutes to reflect a more respectful and current understanding of disabilities. The change comes in response to growing recognition of the importance of using language that respects individuals affected by disabilities. Historical terms like “physical handicap” and “mental retardation,” prevalent in the state’s Insurance Company … Read more

Texas Driver Sues GEICO Over Alleged Misuse of Accident Forgiveness, Claiming Premium Hike Despite Clear Terms

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AUSTIN, Texas – A Texas resident has filed a class action lawsuit against GEICO, claiming the insurance giant failed to honor its own Accident Forgiveness program after a first-time automotive accident involving his wife. Christopher Cude initiated the legal action on February 25, alleging that after his wife’s minor car accident in October, GEICO raised their auto insurance premium by a staggering 91%. Cude had previously enrolled in GEICO’s Accident Forgiveness program upon renewing his auto insurance in May which, according to the insurer’s policy, should have prevented the first at-fault accident from affecting their … Read more

Montana Court Overturns State Law Defining Gender in Binary Terms, Citing Constitutional Violations

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MISSOULA, Mont. — In a significant legal decision, a Montana judge on Wednesday declared a state law that restrictively defined sex in binary terms to be unconstitutional. The ruling by Judge Leslie Halligan of the Montana Fourth Judicial District Court spotlighted the ongoing debate over gender identity rights within the state. The law, known as Senate Bill 458, attempted to rigidly categorize “female” and “male” under the Montana Code, restricting these definitions strictly to biological sex at birth. Challenged by a coalition account of transgender, intersex, and Two-Spirit Montanans, the plaintiffs argued that the definitions … Read more

Triopia School District Revises Contract Terms After Settling Age Discrimination Complaint

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The Triopia School District in Illinois has recently settled complaints of age discrimination concerning contract language that suggested a preference for hiring younger teachers. The issue came to light after language in the district’s contracts implied a bias towards hiring candidates under 30 years of age, sparking controversy and criticism. This issue is part of a broader problem identified in several Illinois school districts. Similar complaints have been settled by districts across the state, reflecting a growing awareness of age discrimination in educational employment practices. The settlements include revisions to the contract language and, in … Read more