Safelite Reaches $31 Million Settlement in Insurance Fraud Lawsuit
Safelite and a former employee reached a $31 million settlement in lawsuits alleging the company engaged in fraudulent billing practices for auto glass repairs and cleaning services.
March 11, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
California
Illinois
Rising Insurance Costs and Severe Thunderstorms: How Convective Storms Are Reshaping Risk
Severe convective storms are a major driver of rising insurance costs, with hail, tornadoes, and strong winds causing billions in property damage. Understanding storm patterns can help insurers manage risk effectively.
February 24, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Chicago Restaurant Group to Pay $125K in Back Wages for Overtime Violations
A family-operated restaurant group in Chicago must pay $125,000 in overtime back wages and damages to 53 employees following a Department of Labor investigation and court order.
December 20, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Illinois
Amazon Braces for Strike Threats During Peak Holiday Season
Teamsters union members in multiple cities threaten a pre-Christmas strike, pressuring Amazon to negotiate amid labor disputes over unionization and workplace rights.
December 19, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Alabama
California
Georgia
Illinois
New York
New York High Court Enforces Uber’s Arbitration Clause Despite Preexisting Injury Lawsuit
New York’s highest court has upheld Uber’s arbitration requirement in a case involving a preexisting injury lawsuit, ruling the company’s clickwrap agreement is a valid contract.
November 26, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Technology
California
Connecticut
Illinois
Massachusetts
New York
Cargo Thefts Surge During Thanksgiving Holiday, Analysis Reveals
CargoNet reports a surge in cargo thefts during Thanksgiving, with high-risk areas and targeted goods revealing sophisticated criminal networks exploiting supply chain vulnerabilities.
November 20, 2024
Fraud
Property
Risk Management
California
Illinois
Danone Wins Dismissal of U.S. Lawsuit Over ‘Natural’ Label on Evian Spring Water
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit accusing Danone of misleading consumers with Evian’s ‘natural’ label, despite claims that plastic micro-particles seep into the water from its packaging. The ruling cited FDA guidelines that focus on the water’s source, not microplastic content.
November 7, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Illinois
New York
Roof Damage Claims Surge Nationwide Amid Extreme Weather and Rising Costs
The surge in roof damage claims, driven by extreme weather and rising repair costs, is creating significant challenges for insurers, with increased fraud and evolving policy terms adding to the crisis.
September 11, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Illinois
Minnesota
Silica Dust Exposure Drives Enforcement and Mitigation Actions Across States
Regulators are intensifying efforts to mitigate silica dust exposure, leading to significant fines and actions to prevent lung injuries in industries like stone fabrication and countertop manufacturing.
September 11, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California
Illinois
Second Highest Number of Billion-Dollar Disasters by July 2024 in U.S. History: NOAA
By the end of July 2024, the United States witnessed 19 weather and climate disasters exceeding $1 billion each, making it the second-highest year-to-date count, with extreme heat, wildfires, and Hurricane Beryl playing significant roles.
August 13, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
California
Illinois
New Hampshire
North Carolina
West Virginia
Wienermobile Rolls Over on Tri-State Tollway, No Injuries Reported
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile was involved in a rollover crash on the Tri-State Tollway near Oak Brook, Illinois, resulting in no injuries. The accident caused a lane closure but all involved are safe.
July 25, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Weird
Illinois
Suburban Woman Denies $1.8M Fraud Allegations in Medical Equipment Billing Case
An Illinois office manager pleaded not guilty to federal charges accusing her of fraudulently billing over $1.8 million to insurers for medical equipment never provided to cancer survivors.
July 24, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Litigation
Illinois
Timely Filing of Post-Trial Motions: Illinois Appellate Court Upholds 30-Day Deadline
The Illinois Appellate Court emphasizes the necessity of filing post-trial motions within 30 days, even if final judgments are pending on other counts, underscoring the jurisdictional limits of trial courts.
July 11, 2024
Education & Training
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Illinois
Copper Cable Theft Plagues EV Charging Stations
The rise in cable thefts is occurring amidst significant efforts by major U.S. automakers to promote electric vehicles as a key strategy to combat climate change.
June 19, 2024
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Arizona
California
Colorado
Illinois
Nevada
Lawmakers Push for Unemployment Insurance Reforms After Pandemic Fraud
In response to massive fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. lawmakers are advocating for reforms to restore confidence and integrity in the unemployment insurance program.
June 13, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
California
Illinois
