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Tesla Inc. must face a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging that it misled consumers about its cars’ self-driving capabilities, a fresh setback for the electric-car maker just as Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk has staked the company’s future on autonomy. Tesla … Source: Claims Journal

A jury in Philadelphia found Exxon Mobil Corp. liable for $725.5 million in damages due a former mechanic who claimed its petroleum products exposed him to benzene that caused his cancer, according to his lawyers. The jury found that the … Source: Claims Journal

A new survey shows one-fifth of respondents admitted to intentionally providing incorrect information on an insurance application. NerdWallet and The Harris Poll conducted an online survey of more than 2,000 U.S. adults. It shows 21% have admitted to intentionally providing … Source: Claims Journal

General Motors Co.’s autonomous-car unit reached an $8 million to $12 million settlement with a pedestrian who was dragged by one of its vehicles in San Francisco, according to a person familiar with the situation. The settlement was struck earlier … Source: Claims Journal

Boeing Co. faces possible criminal prosecution after the US Justice Department found the company violated a deferred-prosecution agreement tied to two fatal crashes half a decade ago, intensifying the crisis engulfing the embattled US planemaker. The company breached the $2.5 … Source: Claims Journal

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it has opened an investigation into Amazon.com’s self-driving Zoox vehicles due to unexpected braking leading to two rear-end collisions that injured motorcyclists. The NHTSA said it had opened its preliminary evaluation … Source: Claims Journal

California Senate Bill 553 is groundbreaking legislation that aims to prevent workplace violence and enhance employee safety and security in California. The law elevates California’s commitment to protecting workers, customers, and companies by recognizing the impact of workplace violence and … Source: Claims Journal

Responses to an annual survey showed a decrease in risk management activities over the last year. Origami Risk published its 3rd annual State of Risk report. The survey polled 240 risk professionals from across the U.S. and Europe. It shows … Source: Claims Journal

“Judge Judy” Sheindlin sued the parent company of the National Enquirer and InTouch Weekly for a story that she said falsely claimed that she was trying to help the Menendez brothers get a retrial after they were convicted of murdering … Source: Claims Journal

MS Amlin named Catherine Healy head of property and crisis management claims. Healy will be responsible for the management and oversight of claims for commercial property, property binders, transportation, crisis management. She will based in London and report to Clare … Source: Claims Journal