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The container ship that rammed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in March lost power multiple times on both the day of the fatal accident and the day before, according to a preliminary report. The Dali, which sails under the … Source: Claims Journal

Hospital operator Ascension said on Monday that it “worked around the clocked” over the weekend to handle a recent ransomware attack that disrupted operations. “We are focused on restoring systems safely. We are making progress, however, it will take time … Source: Claims Journal

Banco Santander SA said data managed by an external party was accessed without authorization, affecting information of clients and staff. “We recently became aware of an unauthorized access to a Santander database hosted by a third-party provider,” the Spanish lender … Source: Claims Journal

The top U.S. auto-safety regulator opened an investigation into Waymo, the autonomous-vehicle subsidiary of subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., after 22 incidents in which the company’s cars were involved in collisions or may have violated traffic laws. The US National Highway … Source: Claims Journal

A complex auto insurance fraud ring led to an array of charges including insurance fraud, grand theft by trick, and false impersonation, investigators say. A dozen Southern California residents are reported to have conspired to create fraudulent insurance claims to … Source: Claims Journal

Marty Malinow’s mom never could get her head around what her son did for a living. To friends, she said he was “a stockbroker that does something with the weather.” Malinow couldn’t really object — he knew most people had … Source: Claims Journal

The widow of a man who died after his Tesla veered off the road and crashed into a tree while he was using its partially automated driving system is suing the carmaker, claiming its marketing of the technology is dangerously … Source: Claims Journal

Insurance companies play a crucial role in providing financial protection and support to individuals and businesses in their time of need. When it comes to handling claims for catastrophic injuries or death, they must also ensure that their employees are … Source: Claims Journal

Fraught with fraud and litigation abuse, the Florida insurance market is finally showing signs of stabilization amid legislative reforms passed in 2022 and 2023, according to a new Triple-I Issues Brief. The ongoing depopulation of Citizens Property Insurance Corp., the … Source: Claims Journal

With the start of hurricane season less than a month away, U.S. officials who predict, prepare for and respond to natural disasters had a message for Floridians on Friday: It’s not a matter of if a hurricane will hit, but … Source: Claims Journal