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    Which Way, L.A.?

    The Politics of California Car Insurance

    State Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner says the Mercury Insurance Group has illegally denied auto coverage to bartenders, liquor-store owners, cocktail servers and artists by using standards it doesn't apply to people in other professions. He also claims that Mercury has failed to correct other violations going back more than ten years.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    State Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner says the Mercury Insurance Group has illegally denied auto coverage to bartenders, liquor-store owners, cocktail servers and artists by using standards it doesn't apply to people in other professions. He also claims that Mercury has failed to correct other violations going back more than ten years. The company could face millions of dollars in fines if it doesn't correct each violation in ten days.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Darrel Ng

      Press Secretary, California Department of Insurance

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      Coby King

      Spokesperson, HMS Host

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      Harvey Rosenfield

      Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights

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    Aftermath of the Nuclear Summit; The Politics of Insurance
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    2. 27:55DWP's Water Conservation Plan Causes Pipes to Burst
    3. 33:20The Politics of California Car InsuranceYou’re reading this
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