
Over 1 Million Honda Vehicles Recalled for Rearview Camera Issue
Honda has announced a recall of 1.2 million vehicles in the United States due to a rearview camera problem that could impact driver visibility. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) revealed that the absence of a rearview camera image may pose a risk of collision and impair the driver’s ability to see obstacles behind the vehicle.
June 23, 2023
Auto

Doubling Down on Damages: As MAP Enrollment Gains Momentum, So Does the Risk for a Private Cause of Action
Medicare Advantage Plans (MAPs), also known as Medicare Part C, are private insurance plans that provide for a Medicare beneficiary’s Part A and Part B benefits. Beneficiaries can choose to enroll in a MAP rather than traditional Medicare. There also are Medicare drug plans (Part D) that provide for a beneficiary’s prescription drugs.
June 23, 2023
Auto
Liability
Workers' Compensation

Man Pleads Guilty in $1.1M Accident Injury Conspiracy Plus COVID-19 Loan Scam
A Kansas City, MO, man who formerly lived in Columbia, MO, pleaded guilty in federal court to his role in a $1.1 million insurance fraud conspiracy that involved false claims of injuries suffered in car accidents, as well as to his role in a conspiracy to fraudulently obtain COVID-19 relief benefits.
June 23, 2023
Auto
Fraud
Liability
Missouri

June Hailstorm in Texas Drives Insured Losses of Over $1B
Catastrophe modeller Karen Clark & Company (KCC) has estimated that the June hailstorm in Texas has caused insured losses of over $1 billion.
June 20, 2023
Auto
Catastrophe
Property
Texas

Right to Repair vs. Safety: U.S. Regulators Clash with Massachusetts
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in a letter to major automakers they must comply with a federal vehicle safety law and not with a state law that requires open remote access to vehicle telematics and vehicle-generated data.
June 15, 2023
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Massachusetts

Texas Police Bust Auto Theft Ring That Stole $2.5M in Trucks in One Month
Detectives with the Plano Police Department said suspected thieves stole more than $2.5 million worth of trucks and SUVs from around North Texas. Details about the alleged crimes, which reads like a crime series on a streaming platform, were detailed in an arrest probable cause affidavit.
June 15, 2023
Auto
Fraud
Texas

As Car Thefts Spike, Many Thieves Slip Through U.S. Border Unchecked
You head to your car in the morning, as you do every day. But today, you’re horrified to discover it isn’t where you parked it the night before. It’s a heart-sinking moment Americans across the country wake up to as cases of car thefts soar.
June 14, 2023
Auto

Rising Auto Insurance Costs Trigger Largest Customer Satisfaction Decline in 20 Years
The recently released J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Auto Insurance Study has found that nearly one-third of auto insurance customers in the United States have experienced rate hikes over the past year. The insurance industry has raised rates by an average of 15.5%, leading to substantial dissatisfaction among policyholders.
June 14, 2023
Auto
Insurance Industry

IIHS Advocates for Mandatory Side Underride Guards in Large Trucks to Save Lives
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) should reconsider its dramatic underestimate of the number of lives that could be saved by requiring side underride guards for large trucks, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said in a recent regulatory comment.
June 14, 2023
Auto
Excess & Surplus Lines
Legislation & Regulation

Man Sentenced to Prison for Staged Arson and Insurance Fraud
According to court documents, on September 23, 2020, Denis Vladmirovich Molla falsely reported to the Brooklyn Center Police Department that his camper had been intentionally set on fire. He claimed that he witnessed three unidentified individuals near his residence at the time of the incident, accompanied by an explosion.
June 12, 2023
Auto
Fraud
Technology
Minnesota

GM to Jump on Tesla Charging Network
General Motors will follow crosstown rival Ford Motor in partnering with Tesla to use the electric vehicle leader’s North American charging network and technologies. Under the deal, GM vehicles will be able to access 12,000 of Tesla’s fast chargers using an adapter and the Detroit automaker’s EV charging app, starting next year.
June 9, 2023
Auto

Michigan Becomes the 26th State to Mandate Hands-Free Cellphone Use While Driving
Effective June 30, Michigan drivers caught using a cellphone behind the wheel will face penalties, as Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed distracted driving prevention legislation into law on Wednesday. The move aims to curb fatal crashes and enhance road safety across the state.
June 9, 2023
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Michigan

Vehicle Thefts at Crisis Level in Canada
Vehicle theft rates in Canada have soared to unprecedented levels in 2022, resulting in over $1 billion in losses for insurers. According to a new report by the Équité Association, this surge underscores the growing interest of organized crime syndicates in Canadian vehicles, perceiving them as a lucrative and low-risk opportunity for both domestic and international markets.
June 9, 2023
Auto

New York Sues Hyundai and Kia for Explosion of Car Thefts
South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia are being sued for causing a ‘public nuisance,’ according to a complaint filed in Manhattan federal court.
June 7, 2023
Auto
Litigation
New York

Ford Expands Recall for Engine Fire Risk in Multiple Models
Ford Motor Company has recently announced an expansion and replacement of a recall for various Ford and Lincoln vehicles, citing a potential risk of engine fires. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported that a total of 125,322 vehicles are affected by this recall.
June 7, 2023
Auto
Subrogation



