Posts by Y@DminG
Manager of Swiss Bar Where 40 Died in New Year Fire Detained
One of the two managers of a bar that was the site of a deadly fire that claimed 40 lives in the Swiss mountain resort of Crans-Montana has been arrested following questioning. The man was deemed to be a flight … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreLaw Firm Faces Sanctions for Failing to Vet Ugandan Claims in $6B 3M Case
An Alabama law firm will likely have to pay more than $800,000—plus another $100,000 in sanctions—for failing to verify hearing loss in hundreds of Ugandans who claimed part of the massive settlement over faulty 3M earplugs. “It’s been a learning … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreStorm Goretti Batters Europe With Violent Winds, Power Cuts
Storm Goretti lashed England and France with hurricane-force winds, causing widespread disruption as it swept through northwest Europe and cut power to hundreds of thousands of homes. Amber and yellow warnings were in place for parts of the U.K., France … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreWinter Storm Halts Parts of Volkswagen Production in Germany
A winter storm passing over northern Europe on Friday forced Volkswagen to close one of its plants for the day and interrupted production of its Golf model, the company said. The German carmaker canceled the late shift on its assembly … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreGood Times for U.S. P/C Insurers May Not Last; Auto Challenges Ahead
In their latest report on the U.S. auto insurance market, analysts from S&P Global Market Intelligence predict the strongest overall U.S. property/casualty insurance underwriting results in 18 years for 2025, driven by favorable private passenger auto outcomes. Still, while their … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreReport: 10 Highest Class-Action Settlements in 2025 Eclipsed $70B
The value of the 10 highest class-action settlements in 2025 exceeded $70 billion for the first time ever. In fact, the total was nearer to $80 billion across all areas of litigation, according to law firm Duane Morris. For the … Source: Claims Journal
Read MorePilot Who Landed Plane After Panel Blowout Suing Boeing for Unfairly Blaming Him
The Alaska Airlines pilot who has been universally praised as a hero for safely landing a jet after a door plug panel flew off shortly after takeoff is suing Boeing because he believes the plane maker wrongly tried to blame … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreFord Will Offer Its First Eyes-Off Driver-Assistance System in 2028
Ford Motor said on Wednesday it would bring Level 3 driver-assistance systems to market in 2028, allowing drivers to take their hands and eyes off the road while operating on certain highways. The technology will first be available on Ford’s … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreRivian Recalls Nearly 20,000 US Vehicles Over Toe Link
Rivian Automotive is recalling 19,641 previously serviced R1S and R1T electric vehicles in the U.S., citing incorrectly assembled rear toe link, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday. The automaker will replace the rear toe‑link bolts free … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreVolvo Cars Recalling 413,000 US Vehicles Due to Rearview Camera Issue
Swedish automaker Volvo Cars is recalling 413,151 vehicles in the United States over an issue with the rearview camera, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Thursday. The software will be updated by a dealer or through … Source: Claims Journal
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