Tesla’s False Advertising Case on Self-Driving Tech to Go to Trial
A California judge rules that Tesla must face trial over accusations of false advertising related to its self-driving technology, following investigations and failed attempts to dismiss the case.
June 11, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
California

Crisis Unfolds in Minnesota’s Long-Term Care Insurance Industry
Minnesota’s long-term care insurance industry faces a crisis with soaring premiums, denied benefits, and delayed payments as more senior citizens begin to tap into their insurance benefits.
June 10, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Minnesota

Nuclear Verdicts Surge in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Cases: A Decade in Review
A comprehensive study from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform highlights the rising trend of nuclear verdicts, their causes, and potential solutions over a ten-year period ending in 2022.
June 10, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
California
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Missouri

Snowflake Data Breach Potentially Among Largest Ever
A hack targeting Snowflake’s customers may become one of the biggest data breaches in history, affecting major companies like Ticketmaster and Santander.
June 7, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology

Netflix Faces $170 Million Defamation Lawsuit Over Baby Reindeer Series
Netflix is being sued for $170 million by a woman claiming to be the inspiration for a character in the series Baby Reindeer, alleging defamation and emotional distress.
June 7, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
California

Florida Court Rules Retailers Not Liable for Injuries Caused by Fleeing Shoplifters
Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeals rules that retailers like Wal-Mart have no duty to protect patrons from fleeing shoplifters, affirming summary judgment in a negligence case.
June 7, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Florida

Rhode Island Bans Higher Auto Insurance Rates for Widows and Widowers
Rhode Island’s new law, effective January 2025, prevents auto insurers from charging widows and widowers higher rates, treating them the same as married policyholders.
June 6, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island

Understanding Florida’s New Liposuction Regulations for Enhanced Patient Safety
Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 1561 into law on May 11, introducing several consumer protections for patients undergoing liposuction, including Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs).
June 6, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Life & Health
Risk Management
Florida

Tornado Recovery Costs Tallahassee Area Over $50M, Leaders Encourage Hurricane Season Prep
Following the devastating tornadoes, Tallahassee leaders stress the importance of hurricane readiness as recovery costs exceed $50 million.
June 5, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida

Iowa Residents Face Big Bills and Mortgage Risks Due to Reduced Roof Coverage
Iowa’s major insurance companies have reduced roof coverage, resulting in substantial out-of-pocket costs for homeowners and jeopardizing mortgages. The changes follow increased claims from frequent hail and wind storms.
June 5, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Iowa

North Carolina Battles Rising Insurance Fraud Since Pandemic
North Carolina has experienced a significant increase in insurance fraud since the COVID-19 pandemic, with seniors being heavily targeted by scams. State officials are urging vigilance and reporting to combat the issue.
June 5, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
North Carolina

Delaware’s Zantac Decision: A Potential Shift in Mass Tort Litigation?
The Delaware Superior Court’s recent decision to allow 75,000 Zantac lawsuits to proceed raises questions about whether the state will become a new hub for mass tort litigation.
June 4, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management

Can Percentage Deductibles Revive the Property Casualty Market?
Percentage deductibles might offer a lifeline to the strained property casualty market by sharing more risk with policyholders and potentially revitalizing insurer confidence.
June 4, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management

Dangers from Space Junk, Megadroughts, Toxins in Bioplastics, Risky Bridges, and Climate Change Impacts on Health
Carrier Management’s June 2024 edition of Risk Alerts brings attention to various emerging hazards, including falling space debris, prolonged megadroughts, toxins in bioplastics, vulnerable bridges, and the health impacts of climate change.
June 4, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Property
Risk Management

New Jersey Man Sentenced for Leading Major No-Fault Insurance Fraud in New York
Bradley Pierre has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for orchestrating a $60 million fraud targeting No-Fault automobile insurance companies, marking one of the largest such frauds in New York history.
June 4, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
New Jersey
New York



