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February Tornadoes in Wisconsin Caused $2.4M in Damage
The first ever tornadoes ever recorded in Wisconsin in the usually frigid month of February caused more than $2.4 million in damage, officials said. The tornadoes that ripped through Rock County on Feb. 8 killed some cattle and hit 30 … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreAlfa Insurance Did Not Discriminate Against Worker with MS, Appeals Court Finds
Alfa Insurance, one of the largest property/casualty insurers in Alabama, did not discriminate against an employee with multiple sclerosis and did not violate the Americans with Disabilities Act, a federal appeals court affirmed. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreFubo Sues Fox, Warner Bros, Disney Over Sports Streaming
Fox Corp., Warner Bros Discovery Inc. and Walt Disney Co. were sued by FuboTV Inc. over a proposed sports streaming service, saying the companies wouldn’t allow their smaller rival to carry just a bundle of sports channels. The lawsuit seeks … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreNYC Walloped by Fast-Moving Snow Storm That Surpasses Forecasts
A surprisingly robust winter storm blanketed New York City with snow at the start of the long holiday weekend, leaving streets slippery and coated with powder and delaying air travel for the second time in a week. Residents of Brooklyn … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreCalifornia Hillsides Are at Risk of Floods After Days of Downpours
The latest in a series of robust storms is drenching California again with rain and snow, prompting officials to warn residents to stay on high alert for floods as weakened terrain gets further tested. Some hillside communities — including affluent … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreUber Sues Insurer for Refusing to Cover NYC Drivers in Crashes
Uber Technologies Inc. sued an auto liability insurer for what it says is a consistent pattern of failing to honor coverage for New York City ride-share drivers who get into accidents. American Transit Insurance Co.’s “unreasonable practices” handling claims has … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreFTX Investors Sue Sullivan & Cromwell, Say Law Firm Aided Fraud
FTX investors sued Sullivan & Cromwell, accusing the law firm of aiding illicit schemes that helped advance a multi-billion dollar fraud before the crypto exchange’s collapse. Sullivan & Cromwell’s services “went well beyond those a law firm should and ordinarily … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreFBI, UK Crime Agency Say They Have Disrupted LockBit Cyber Gang
A coalition of international law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and UK National Crime Agency, said they have disrupted LockBit, one of the most prolific hacker groups of all time, including shutting down websites the organization used for ransomware payments. … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreWaymo Recalls 444 Self-Driving Vehicles Over Software Error
Alphabet’s Waymo unit has recalled 444 self-driving vehicles after two minor collisions in quick succession in Arizona because a software error could result in them inaccurately predicting the movement of a towed vehicle. All of the vehicles are in the … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreGoogle Announces Free AI Cyber Tools to Bolster Online Security
Alphabet Inc.’s Google announced an initiative to provide artificial intelligence tools and investments to bolster online security, as the emerging technology is increasingly used to both protect against and perpetrate cybercrime. Google will introduce a new open-source resource powered by … Source: Claims Journal
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