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New Report Shows Nuclear Verdicts Surged to $14.5B in 2023
Nuclear verdicts of at least $10 million reached a 15-year high in 2023, while 27 verdicts were “thermonuclear,” or more than $100 million, according to a new study by research firm Marathon Strategies. The report, “Corporate Verdicts Go Thermonuclear,” found … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreReserve Strengthening for Casualty Lines Not Over: Moody’s
If personal auto insurance loss reserves are developing adversely, can commercial general liability be far behind? That’s the gist of one of the questions that analysts from Moody’s Investors Service asked—and answered—in a new report on the U.S. property/casualty insurance … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreReuters: In Tesla Autopilot Probe, US Prosecutors Focus on Securities, Wire Fraud
U.S. prosecutors are examining whether Tesla committed securities or wire fraud by misleading investors and consumers about its electric vehicles’ self-driving capabilities, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters. Tesla’s Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems assist with steering, braking … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreBrazil Sees $1.5 Billion Fiscal Impact From Post-Flood Measures
Brazil’s aid measures after historic floods battering Rio Grande do Sul state will result in a fiscal impact of 7.7 billion reais ($1.49 billion) for the federal government, Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Wednesday. Most of the impact will … Source: Claims Journal
Read More9 of 10 Wrongful Death Suits Over Astroworld Concert Crowd Surge Settled
Nine of the 10 wrongful death lawsuits filed after a deadly crowd surge at the 2021 Astroworld music festival have been settled, including one that was set to go to trial this week, an attorney said Wednesday. Jury selection had … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreJury Awards $9M to Player Who Sued US Tennis Association Over Sexual Abuse
A tennis player was awarded $9 million in damages by a jury in federal court in Florida after accusing the U.S. Tennis Association of failing to protect her from a coach she said sexually abused her at one of its … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreFannie and Freddie Hit Pause on Replacement-Value Requirements for Home Insurance
Property insurance groups on Wednesday applauded a decision by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to hold off on an apparent plan to scrutinize mortgages on homes that don’t carry full replacement-value insurance coverage. The decision by Fannie and Freddie to … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreFrench Cyberwarriors Ready to Test Their Defense at Paris Olympics
SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Just like the Olympic athletes, the cyberwarriors that will be crucial for the success of the Paris Games are deep into training for the big event. They have turned to friendly hackers to probe their cyberdefenses, … Source: Claims Journal
Read MorePennsylvania High Court to Decide If Workers’ Compensation Covers CBD Oil
A veteran Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorney will soon have a chance to argue before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court that his own use of cannabinoid oil (CBD oil) is covered by workers’ compensation. It’s an argument he won last November with … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreSlain Visiting Nurse’s Husband’s Suit Alleges Employer Ignored Safety Concerns
The husband of a Connecticut visiting nurse who was killed during an appointment with a convicted rapist filed a wrongful death lawsuit Monday, alleging her employer repeatedly ignored workers’ safety concerns about treating dangerous patients. Ronald Grayson sued Elara Caring, … Source: Claims Journal
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