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Attorneys general in 42 states said they finalized a $700 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson over the marketing of its talcum powder products. The settlement, announced in principle in January, resolves an investigation by the states and Washington D.C. … Source: Claims Journal

Apple on Thursday was hit with a proposed class action accusing the tech giant of paying more than 12,000 female employees in California less than men with comparable jobs. The lawsuit filed in state court in San Francisco by two … Source: Claims Journal

In today’s fast-paced, digital world, the insurance industry is undergoing a rapid transformation, and the way insurance claims are being managed is no exception. The touchless claims experience is proving to be an elusive goal for some, a lofty aspiration … Source: Claims Journal

Thousands of delivery drivers filed legal claims against Amazon, alleging the company’s classification of them as independent contractors instead of employees has led to unpaid wages and other financial losses. Two law firms spearheading the action said about 15,860 Amazon … Source: Claims Journal

ATI Restoration LLC, a disaster recovery and remediation service provider, promoted Vince Patane to vice president of insurance and TPA Services. This is a new role for the company that respresents a shift towards balancing its commercial and residential portfolios. … Source: Claims Journal

There was an increase in cases involving business liability, business interruption and non-hurricane homeowners policies in 2023 amid an overall drop in insurance cases in 2023, a new report shows. A report from Lex Machina, a LexisNexis company, examines insurance … Source: Claims Journal

A group of cancer victims asked a federal judge to block Johnson & Johnson’s proposed bankruptcy settlement of tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging the company’s baby powder and other talc products caused their illnesses, according to a court filing. … Source: Claims Journal

Florida is in a state of emergency after downpours flooded Miami streets, soaked Fort Lauderdale with its rainiest June day ever, grounded hundreds of flights and forced officials to issue rare emergency flood warnings. And on Thursday more rain is … Source: Claims Journal

More than 60% of the drivers in the United States would find it acceptable if their vehicle provided an audible and visual warning when they exceeded the posted speed limit, a survey by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety showed on … Source: Claims Journal

Terraform Labs Pte. will pay $4.47 billion to resolve a US Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit over the firm’s 2022 collapse, which wiped out $40 billion in investor assets and shook the cryptocurrency world. The SEC on Wednesday asked a … Source: Claims Journal