Posts by Y@DminG

Johnson & Johnson plans to pay an additional $1.1 billion to resolve tens of thousands of legal actions alleging its baby powder and other talc products caused cancer, two people familiar with the matter said. The increase would boost the … Source: Claims Journal

A federal judge in San Francisco has ruled that roughly 150 older workers who were laid off by social media platform X when Elon Musk acquired the company can sue for age discrimination as a class, exposing the company to … Source: Claims Journal

Moody’s Corp., S&P Global Inc. and Fitch Ratings Inc. will pay a combined $48 million over allegations that the credit-rating companies failed to keep proper electronic communications — the latest fallout from US regulators’ so-called WhatsApp investigations. The Securities and … Source: Claims Journal

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday it had confirmed the 28th death in the United States stemming from a defective Takata air bag inflator since 2009. The issue has prompted the largest-ever recall in U.S. history. Over … Source: Claims Journal

The Atlantic hurricane season continues to roll through its traditionally most active time of year without a storm, however there is a growing chance that may change soon. Two systems — one in the Caribbean and the other near Cabo … Source: Claims Journal

Ransomware groups increased their activity significantly in the second quarter, new report from a Travelers subsidiary shows. The report from Corvus Insurance details attacks against 1,248 victims, a 16% increase from the previous quarter. The company’s Q2 2024 Cyber Threat … Source: Claims Journal

Hewlett Packard said it would continue legal proceedings to seek up to $4 billion in damages from British billionaire Mike Lynch’s estate in the UK. The U.S. company had been seeking compensation over its acquisition of British tech firm Autonomy … Source: Claims Journal

The Hawaii Supreme Court will be asked to weigh in on an issue that threatens to thwart a $4 billion settlement in last year’s devastating Maui wildfires. Judge Peter Cahill on Maui agreed to ask the state high court questions … Source: Claims Journal

Trust impacts customer satisfaction, loyalty and brand advocacy more than other factors when small businesses choose a commercial insurance provider, a new survey shows. A J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Small Commercial Insurance Study showed that among small businesses with the … Source: Claims Journal

Halliburton Co., the world’s largest provider of fracking services, said a recent cybersecurity attack that’s disrupted its business is unlikely to materially impact its finances or operations. The Houston-based company continues to evaluate the nature and scope of the breach … Source: Claims Journal