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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

La Niña is expected to linger for another month or two before likely giving way to neutral Pacific conditions between January and March 2026, carrying a 68% probability, the U.S. Climate Prediction Center said on Thursday. “Even after equatorial Pacific … Source: Claims Journal

Truck drivers are encountering a new risk on the highway: Law enforcement officers are empowered by the Trump administration to pull them off the road if they fail an English test. The government argues the rules are critical to safety. … Source: Claims Journal

Rivian Automotive on Thursday unveiled its first custom computer chip for self-driving, shifting away from Nvidia’s processors, and a new paid driver-assistance package called Autonomy+ with prices far below those of rival Tesla. Shares of the pickup truck and SUV … Source: Claims Journal