Industry News
In one of the grimmest, longest-running and most-litigated episodes of alleged child sexual abuse at a private school, the key question in a case now before the Georgia Court of Appeals is whether insurers’ recent policies barred coverage for incidents …
Via: Claims Journal
Hershey defeated a lawsuit claiming it misled consumers who were disappointed the Halloween-themed Reese’s peanut butter candies they bought lacked the decorative details shown on the labels. U.S. District Judge Melissa Damian ruled on Friday that the plaintiffs did not …
Via: Claims Journal
A cyberattack that forced airlines to cancel and postpone flights at several major European airports was caused by ransomware that disrupted the software used to process passenger check-ins, according to a European cybersecurity agency. The incident, which began on Friday, …
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Hong Kong is bracing for widespread damage and disruption from the approaching Super Typhoon Ragasa, which is currently churning off the northern coast of the Philippines with tree-snapping winds.
Via: Claims Journal
SiriusPoint named David Turner global head of claims. The appointment is effective Oct. 7. Turner is based in London, and he will lead the global claims function and oversee teams across London and New York, reporting to CEO Scott Egan. …
Via: Claims Journal
ACE American Insurance Co. is suing to recover $500,000 it paid in ransomware damages for a staffing company, claiming cloud computing and cybersecurity firms contracted by its policyholder should instead be held responsible due to their alleged negligence. The insurer …
Via: Claims Journal
California will not backfill a $7,500 federal tax credit for buyers of electric vehicles that is set to expire this month, Gov. Gavin Newsom said on Friday, reversing an earlier pledge to restart the state’s own EV subsidies. “We can’t …
Via: Claims Journal
Starbucks workers in three states took legal action against the coffee giant, saying it violated the law when it changed its dress code but refused to reimburse employees who had to buy new clothes. The employees, who are backed by …
Via: Claims Journal
The U.S. auto safety regulator said on Friday it will delay changes to the five-star safety rating program that helps consumers make better car buying decisions after automakers sought more time. Last year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said …
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A U.S. judge in Florida for now tossed out President Donald Trump’s $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the New York Times days after it was filed, finding the president’s lawyers failed to follow court rules requiring “short, plain, direct” claims. …
Via: Claims Journal