Archive for December 2025

Aflac said its investigation has revealed a cybersecurity incident discovered six months ago affected more than 22.6 million individuals. The Columbus, Georgia-based health and life insurer said in a statement earlier this month that it has started to notify impacted … Source: Claims Journal

New laws affecting California drivers set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026, include stricter laws for drunk driving, speeding in school zones and automated traffic camera enforcement. The California Department of Motor Vehicles compiled a list of new … Source: Claims Journal

A South Korean investigation into the Jeju Air crash that killed 179 people is set to miss a one-year deadline to release a progress report, two officials said, as frustrated relatives of the victims continue to demand answers about what … Source: Claims Journal

There were 10 extreme weather events will go down in history as the most impactful, record-setting storms of the year globally, according to forecasters. According to AccuWeather, seven major weather disasters in the U.S. resulted in $378 billion to $424 … Source: Claims Journal

Tyler Perry was sued for sexual assault by an actor who appeared in “Boo! A Madea Halloween,” marking the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances. … Source: Claims Journal

A Dutch nonprofit is seeking €1.4 billion ($1.6 billion) in compensation from Tata Steel’s Netherlands units, alleging that harmful emissions from its operations have caused environmental harm and health damage to nearby residents. Stichting Frisse Wind.nu has submitted the legal … Source: Claims Journal

A widespread power outage in San Francisco that led to Waymo robotaxis stalling and snarling traffic earlier this month has raised concerns about the readiness of autonomous vehicle operators to tackle major emergencies like earthquakes and floods. Driverless taxis from … Source: Claims Journal

Vremt, a subsidiary of Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., is suing battery maker Sunwoda Electronic Co. for at least 2.31 billion yuan ($330 million) over alleged product defects. The lawsuit, filed in the eastern Chinese city of Ningbo, … Source: Claims Journal

Like most U.S. car dealers, Scott Kunes has some electric vehicle whiplash. In the third quarter, he sold EVs like ice cream at the beach. However, after federal purchase incentives expired at the end of September, those models have been … Source: Claims Journal

As the effects of a hotter planet rack up more damages and health issues for people in exposed regions, the conversation around climate change is shifting from how to curb it to how to adapt to it. A new report … Source: Claims Journal