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Ford 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
Read MoreNew Zealand Court Acts to Stop Spread of Hacked Medical Records
The New Zealand High Court has issued an urgent injunction barring the publication of stolen medical data after hackers accessed about 430,000 private patient documents held on a health portal used by more than a third of the country’s population. … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreGoogle, AI Firm Settle Florida Mother’s Lawsuit Over Son’s Suicide
Alphabet’s Google and artificial-intelligence startup Character.AI have agreed to settle a lawsuit from a Florida woman who alleged a Character chatbot led to the suicide of her 14-year-old son, according to a Wednesday court filing. The filing said the companies … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreGerman Dentists’ Fund Sues Advisers Over $1.3 Billion Loss
German pension fund whose foray into private markets led to losses that totaled half of the fund’s assets has begun legal proceedings against its former auditor, an adviser and its own managers to recover the damages. The fund known by … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreFire Safety Inspections Lapsed for Years at Swiss Bar Where 40 Died in New Year’s Blaze
Fire safety inspections hadn’t been carried out since 2019 at the Swiss bar where a fire at a New Year’s party left 40 people dead and over 100 injured, local authorities said this week. Investigators have said they believe sparkling … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreCalifornia Bill Would Require Insurer Claims Handling Plans, And Double Penalties
A bill that promises legislative reform in California to speed up disaster recovery for homeowners and renters through improved insurance coverage and expanded consumer protections was introduced on the anniversary of the Los Angeles wildfires. The Disaster Recovery Reform Act, … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreUS Lawmaker Unveils Bill Requiring Manual Car-Door Releases
A U.S. lawmaker introduced legislation to require that new motor vehicles be equipped with manual door releases, a move to address safety concerns with the type of electrically powered handles popularized by Tesla Inc. The measure from Representative Robin Kelly, … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreJPMorgan Wins Gender Pay Gap Dispute Against London Analyst
JPMorgan Chase & Co. won a London gender pay gap dispute lawsuit against one of its female analysts after a tribunal judge dismissed all claims against the investment bank. Saidya Najeeb, who joined JPMorgan in March 2022, alleged that she … Source: Claims Journal
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