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Waymo Continues to Broaden US Robotaxi Footprint
Alphabet’s Waymo will expand its robotaxi operations to Minneapolis, Tampa and New Orleans in the coming days, the ride-hailing service provider said on Thursday, as it accelerates the broad rollout of its services in the U.S. The company said it … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreGEICO Can’t Slip Out of Lawsuit That Says it Owes $70M in Taxes and Penalties
GEICO insurance companies can’t dismiss a South Carolina lawsuit that demands they pay almost $70 million in back taxes and penalties, a federal judge ruled in a case that could ultimately affect how insurance taxes are collected by cities in … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreBuffett Utility Reaches Oregon Wildfire Settlement With Nearly 1,500 Victims
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s PacifiCorp said it has reached a $150 million settlement with 1,434 plaintiffs associated with the 2020 Labor Day fires in Oregon. The accord, disclosed Wednesday in a regulatory filing, will resolve claims by property owners that the … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreWarner, Udio Settle Copyright Case, Plan New AI Song Creation Platform
Warner Music Group has settled a copyright infringement case with artificial intelligence company Udio and will jointly launch a new platform for song creation in 2026, the companies said on Wednesday. The new subscription service, which will be powered by … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreSurvey Points to ‘Clear Soft Market Conditions’ for Commercial P/C Lines in Q3
According to The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers quarterly survey, commercial property/casualty premiums across all account sizes in the third quarter 2025 rose by 1.6%, as premium increases in all lines of business were either flat or lower than … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreTulsa to Allow Fire Department to Bill Insurers for Car Accident Responses
The Tulsa City Council last week approved an ordinance allowing the city’s fire department to charge insurance companies for responses to some motor vehicle accidents. The cost recovery program will charge the at-fault driver’s insurance carrier, and the fee amount … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreA Claims Professional’s View From the Ground in Melissa’s Aftermath
For one claims professional who is working in Jamaica, it is clear that the scale of the damage left in the wake of Hurricane Melissa will have a long-lasting, and far-reaching impact for businesses and people. But the biggest concern … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreMoët Hennessy Wins Paris Lawsuit Against Ex-CFO Over NDA Breach
Moët Hennessy won a lawsuit against its former finance chief after LVMH’s drinks unit accused him of violating a non-disclosure agreement that he signed last year as part of his settlement when he was dismissed. The Paris employment tribunal ordered … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreSingle Loose Wire Led to Blackout That Caused Dali Crash Into Baltimore Bridge
NTSB says a loose wire in the ship’s electrical system caused a breaker to open, triggering a sequence of events that led to blackouts and propulsion and steering loss. Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreFord Recalling 230K US Vehicles Over Instrument Panel Display Failure
Ford is recalling 229,609 Bronco vehicles in the U.S. due to a failure in the instrument panel display, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday. The regulator said the instrument … Source: Claims Journal
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