Archive for April 2026

Kia Corp. will begin using humanoid robots in its U.S. factories from 2029 and is developing a new hybrid truck for the American market as well as its first software-defined vehicle, a push by the South Korean carmaker to bolster … Source: Claims Journal

Kia Corp. will begin using humanoid robots in its U.S. factories from 2029 and is developing a new hybrid truck for the American market as well as its first software-defined vehicle, a push by the South Korean carmaker to bolster … Source: Claims Journal

Abbott Laboratories was told by a jury to pay $70 million over claims by four mothers that the company hid the fact its premature-infant formula can cause a bowel disease dangerous to frail babies. Jurors in state court in Chicago … Source: Claims Journal

Hyundai Motor America is recalling 294,128 vehicles in the U.S. due to a defect that could cause seat belt anchors to detach, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday. Here are some details: The recall covers Hyundai … Source: Claims Journal

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell convened an urgent meeting with bank CEOs this week to warn of cyber risks posed by Anthropic’s latest artificial intelligence model, two sources familiar with the matter said on … Source: Claims Journal

Newswise — Wildfire season is approaching, threatening not only property and lives but municipal bond prices in the most vulnerable places. A study from the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business found that communities more prone to wildfires pay … Source: Claims Journal

Auto claims and repair are becoming more complex and evolving with advanced vehicle technology, embedded sensors, calibrations, diagnostics and labor dynamics, according to a new report. CCC Intelligent Solutions released its annual report for 2026. Although the year in review … Source: Claims Journal

Meta Platforms said on Thursday it is pulling ads from Facebook and Instagram aimed at recruiting new plaintiffs for ongoing litigation accusing it and other social media companies of designing their platforms to be addictive to young users. Meta spokesperson … Source: Claims Journal

Workers who use technology to prevent musculoskeletal disorders on the job reduced concern about injury, improved posture and greater awareness of risks that lead to pain and strain, according to a study by the National Safety Council. Researchers surveyed 405 … Source: Claims Journal

The Doctors Company named Brittnie Hayes interim senior vice president of claims. Hayes succeeds Michael Meyer, who is retiring after 42 years in the medical professional liability insurance industry. Hayes will lead the national claims team and oversee the planned … Source: Claims Journal