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Audi Q6, Three Other Vehicles Earn IIHS 2025 Safety Awards
Four models from three different brands were recognized as 2025 top safety picks in the latest batch of vehicle ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Audi Q6 e-tron, Buick Enclave and Nissan Armada qualified for IIHS’ higher-tier … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreNew York Governor’s Proposed Regulatory Changes to Workers’ Comp Treatment
In her 2025 State of the State, Gov. Kathy Hochul outlined several proposals aimed at improving access to medical care within the New York State Workers’ Compensation system. These initiatives, detailed in her “Fighting for Your Family” agenda and elaborated … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreTesla Settles Black Employee’s Lawsuit Alleging Pervasive Harassment
Tesla settled a racial discrimination lawsuit by a Black female employee who claimed a manager at its Fremont, California, plant sometimes greeted workers by saying “welcome to the plantation” or “welcome to the slave house.” Raina Pierce, who installed latches … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreAuto Lobbying Groups Unite to Pressure Trump for Tariff Relief
A coalition of leading automotive industry trade groups is calling on the Trump administration to ease off on plans early next month to slap tariffs on imported car parts. The lobbying groups, which include the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, American … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreTesla Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit Claiming Sudden Acceleration In Ohio Crash
Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company Tesla has agreed to settle a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the estate of a man who was killed in 2021 after his Tesla crashed and caught fire near Dayton, Ohio. Tesla and lawyers for … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreCabot Creamery Butter Recalled Over Fecal Bacteria Contamination
A Vermont firm has recalled more than 1,700 pounds of butter because it may be contaminated with coliform, a type of bacteria found in fecal matter. Agri-Mark Inc., of Waitsfield, Vermont, recalled 189 cases of Cabot Creamery 8-ounce premium butter … Source: Claims Journal
Read More3D Printing in the Auto Industry Mulled by Experts
The rise of interest and capability to 3D print auto parts promises to reshape the insurance and claims landscape, with significant implications for pricing, quality control and liability. That’s one takeaway from a recent webinar exploring the evolving role of … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreStudent Pilots Sue United Airlines And Flight School Over Fraud Allegations
Dozens of former student pilots who say they racked up tens of thousands of dollars in debt for tuition are suing United Airlines and its flight school in the Arizona desert, saying it didn’t have enough teachers or aircraft to … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreShopify Must Face Data Privacy Lawsuit in US, Court Rules
A U.S. appeals court on Monday revived a proposed data privacy class action against Shopify, a decision that could make it easier for American courts to assert jurisdiction over internet-based platforms. In a 10-1 decision, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreWalgreens to Pay $300 Million in US Opioid Settlement
Walgreens has agreed to pay $300 million to settle U.S. prosecutors’ allegations that it illegally filled millions of invalid prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances, the U.S. Justice Department said on Monday. The money, plus 4% interest annually, will … Source: Claims Journal
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