NEWS RELEASE – Big I NY Lauds Gov. Hochul Veto of Wrongful Death Bill
Abstract: Bill would have imposed crippling increased costs for state businesses. Body: (DeWitt, New York, Dec. 12, 2024) — David Bodenstein, chair of the board of Big I New York and president of Mike Preis, Inc. in Jeffersonville, New York, issued the following statement today in response to the veto by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul of Assembly Bill 9232-B. This bill would have expanded the categories of damages that could be recovered in a lawsuit for an alleged wrongful death.“Big I New York and its member independent insurance agents and brokers are very pleased that Gov. Hochul vetoed this costly bill. We strongly believe…