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Russian Court Rules in Favor of Rusal in $1.32B Lawsuit Against Rio Tinto
A Russian court has ruled in favor of Rusal in the aluminum giant’s 104.75-billion-rouble ($1.32 billion) lawsuit against global mining and metals company Rio Tinto, according to court documents. The ruling intensifies a legal battle over a joint alumina refinery … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreTarget, Walmart Get FDA Warning for Selling Recalled Baby Formula
Target Corp., Walmart Inc. and other large grocery chains were warned by U.S. regulators for continuing to sell ByHeart infant formula that’s been recalled because it’s potentially contaminated with spores that cause botulism. The Food and Drug Administration on Monday … Source: Claims Journal
Read MorePacific Northwest Braces for Even More Flooding Rain This Week
Washington and the Pacific Northwest are facing multiple rounds of torrential downpours this week, raising flood risks in the region as residents are still grappling with last week’s historic rains. Heavy rain was peaking Monday in Washington, where as much … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreNHTSA Probes Massive Jeep Recall Over Faulty Rear Coil Spring Repairs
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Monday opened a probe into the recall of 331,401 Jeep vehicles due to improperly installed rear coil springs. A rear coil spring helps the vehicle support its weight and absorb road shocks. … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreNorth Carolina Sting Operation Alleges Roofer Damaged Shingles to File Claim
Allegations that some roofers deliberately damage roofs in order to qualify properties for insurance claims have long been a concern for insurers. This fall, the North Carolina Department of Insurance and North Carolina Farm Bureau decided to do something about … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreInsurance Covers Settlement Paid by Stocks Instead of Money: Delaware High Court
A settlement paid by stocks rather than money is a covered loss that must be paid by an insurer, the Delaware Supreme Court has affirmed. The state’s high court agreed with a lower court’s ruling that the definition of “loss” … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreJury Orders J&J to Pay $40M to Women in Latest Talc Trial
A California jury on Friday awarded $40 million to two women who said Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder was to blame for their ovarian cancer. The jury in Los Angeles Superior Court awarded $18 million to Monica Kent and $22 … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreBill Seeks Phase-Out of Chinese Sensors in Self-Driving Cars, After Space Hack Fears
A U.S. lawmaker has proposed phasing out Chinese-made sensors in self-driving cars and critical infrastructure amid warnings they could be hacked and disabled from space during a conflict, crippling vast U.S. systems in seconds. Raja Krishnamoorthi, a Democrat from Illinois … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreGallagher Bassett Names Willett Senior Vice President, Carrier Practice
Sean Willett will be transitioning into a new role as senior vice president – carrier practice at Gallagher Bassett. The move is effective January 1, 2026. In this new role, he will lead Gallagher Bassett’s carrier sales and business development … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreBlack Lung Benefits Denied; Discrimination Claim Against UPS Shot Down by Court
A federal appeals court, one step below the U.S. Supreme Court, handed down two rulings in favor of employers and insurers, one involving black lung and one regarding a black delivery driver. In Keith McKnight vs. United Parcel Service, the … Source: Claims Journal
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