Archive for July 2025
Highway Robberies, Cargo Theft Now Just Part of Doing Business in Mexico
Late one Friday night, a truck carrying sound equipment for legendary cumbia band Los Angeles Azules was pulled over along the Mexico-Puebla highway. Police at the checkpoint were in fact bandits, and upon seeing the pricey cargo they drew their … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreQantas Says Cyberattack Accessed Millions of Flyers’ Data
Qantas Airways Ltd. expects that a “significant” amount of customer data was stolen by a cyberattack targeting one of its contact centers. Australia’s biggest airline is investigating how criminals gained access to a third-party platform used by the call center … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreRFK Jr. Vows Overhaul of Lawsuit-Sparing Vaccine Injury Program
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he plans to make substantial changes to a federal program that compensates people who have serious side effects from vaccines and protects manufacturers from being sued. “We just brought a guy in this week who … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreCannabis Retailers Must Face College Athlete’s Psychosis Claims
A former champion college athlete and aspiring Olympian known for his prowess in track and field events has advanced his lawsuit that blames cannabis retailers for his cannabis-induced psychosis that led to a suicide attempt. A New Jersey state judge … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreExperts See Agentic AI Changing How The Collision Industry Functions
The automotive collision industry like so many other industires is already tapping into the power and efficiencies of artificial intelligence, but as agentic AI matures, industry experts expect the adoption of this new form of AI to continue ramping up … Source: Claims Journal
Read MorePersonal Data on Millions of Columbia University Applicants Stolen by Hacker
Personal information about Columbia University students and applicants—including whether they were accepted or rejected by the school—has been stolen, according to a Bloomberg News review of data provided by a person who claimed to have hacked the school in June. … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreGoogle Owes $314 Million for Misusing Android Cell Phone Data
Google was told by a California jury to pay $314 million over claims that it illegally used Android users’ cellular data to collect information without their knowledge. A state court jury in San Jose issued the verdict Tuesday following a … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreHow Much Does a Heat Wave Cost? Insurers and CEOs Want to Know
When a hurricane or a wildfire strikes, the economic damage is usually very visible — roofs are ripped off or charred homes line roads. Heat waves cause financial damage, too, but it’s more diffuse: Farm crops might wither, construction workers … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreHow Much Does a Heat Wave Cost? Insurers and CEOs Want to Know
When a hurricane or a wildfire strikes, the economic damage is usually very visible — roofs are ripped off or charred homes line roads. Heat waves cause financial damage, too, but it’s more diffuse: Farm crops might wither, construction workers … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreCondon Claims Management Acquires Marine Claims Associates
Condon Claims Management acquired U.S.-based Marine Claims Associates LLC in a move to expand its services in the United States. The acquisition will take place effective immediately and the Marine Claims Associates’ team will operate under the Condon Claims Management … Source: Claims Journal
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