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Some of Britain’s most prestigious hospitals are postponing operations after a ransomware cyberattack hit a provider that helps manage blood transfusions. Certain procedures that rely more heavily on pathology services have been delayed, with blood testing being prioritized for the … Source: Claims Journal

Auto insurance premiums have experienced a significant and unsustainable surge, increasing 26% over the past year. This surge can be attributed to various factors such as inflation and supply chain challenges that have caused vehicle costs to rise, and claims … Source: Claims Journal

A new report shows a jump in total loss frequency for both electric and newer internal combustion engine automobiles. Mitchell this week released its Q1 2024 trends report: Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights. The report shows EV total loss frequency has … Source: Claims Journal

Popular soda brand Poppi is facing a class-action lawsuit filed by a consumer who says its products don’t improve gut health as much as their marketing suggests. In a lawsuit filed last week in U.S. District Court in San Francisco, … Source: Claims Journal

The safety requirements that led Toyota Motor Corp., Honda Motor Co. and other Japanese carmakers to falsify certification tests may be overly stringent and outdated given advancements in automobile design and technology, fueling calls for their review. Despite revisions since … Source: Claims Journal

Short video app TikTok has taken measures to stop a cyberattack targeting several brand and celebrity accounts, including news network CNN, a spokesperson for the company said on Tuesday. “We have been collaborating closely with CNN to restore account access … Source: Claims Journal

A former Meta engineer on Tuesday accused the company of bias in its handling of content related to the war in Gaza, claiming in a lawsuit that Meta fired him for trying to help fix bugs causing the suppression of … Source: Claims Journal

A Pennsylvania judge on Tuesday slashed a $2.25 billion U.S. verdict against Bayer to $400 million for a Pennsylvania man who said he developed cancer from exposure to the company’s Roundup weedkiller. A jury in the Philadelphia Court of Common … Source: Claims Journal

A class action lawsuit against Google, potentially seeking billions of pounds in damages, can proceed in the UK over allegations the US giant abused its dominance in digital advertising. The UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal unanimously allowed the collective proceedings against … Source: Claims Journal

Oregon’s Department of Consumer and Business Services received notification of 24,947 accepted disabling claims for occupational injuries and diseases in 2022, according to a new report looking back on data from the year. Employment increased by 71,100 workers and claims … Source: Claims Journal