CFPB Files Lawsuit Against Walmart and Branch Messenger Over Alleged Payment Violations

The CFPB has accused Walmart and Branch Messenger of coercing gig drivers to use costly deposit accounts and misrepresenting access to wages, resulting in over $10 million in fees.
January 6 Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Workers' Compensation

Worker’s Chocolate Rescue Ends in Denied Compensation Claim

A Virginia worker’s knee injury, sustained while salvaging chocolates from his employer’s delivery truck, was deemed outside the scope of employment by the Workers’ Compensation Commission.
January 6 Liability Litigation Risk Management Workers' Compensation Virginia

Senior Treasury Officials’ Computers Hacked in Cybersecurity Breach

Chinese state-backed hackers reportedly accessed unclassified files on senior U.S. Treasury leaders’ computers in a major breach involving a federal software provider.
January 3 Insurance Industry Litigation Risk Management Technology

Florida Court Clears Uber of Liability in Driver’s Fatal Accident

A Florida appeals court ruled that Uber is not responsible for a wrongful death claim, as the driver involved in the fatal accident was off duty and logged out of the Uber app.
January 3 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Liability Litigation Florida

Turo Faces Scrutiny After Deadly Attacks Highlight Risks of Peer-to-Peer Rentals

Recent deadly incidents involving vehicles rented on Turo’s platform have raised questions about safety protocols and risk assessment, potentially complicating the company’s IPO aspirations.
January 3 Liability Litigation Risk Management Technology Louisiana Nevada

AI in Claims: The Battle Against Fraud’s High-Tech Evolution

Insurance companies are leveraging AI to combat claims fraud while grappling with criminals using the same tools to exploit vulnerabilities, driving an urgent need for innovation.
December 30, 2024 Fraud Litigation Risk Management Technology

Florida Man Accused of Hurricane Irma Insurance Fraud

A man from Coral Springs, Florida, is under investigation for insurance fraud after allegedly filing a false claim for Hurricane Irma damages, with encouragement from their public adjuster.
December 26, 2024 Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Property Florida

Insurance Company Targets 180 Health Care Providers in $450M Fraud Lawsuit

American Transit Insurance Co. has filed a $450 million lawsuit against over 180 healthcare providers under the RICO Act, alleging no-fault insurance fraud, kickbacks, and overbilling in New York.
December 26, 2024 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation New York

Are Design Professionals Liable for Nuisance? A Growing Debate in Construction Law

As nuisance claims against design professionals rise, courts emphasize the essential role of control in determining liability, often redirecting such claims to professional negligence.
December 26, 2024 Legislation & Regulation Liability Litigation Risk Management Georgia

Oregon Lawmakers Seek Utility Rate Freeze for Ongoing Wildfire Lawsuits

Oregon lawmakers plan to introduce legislation preventing utility rate hikes while lawsuits related to the 2020 wildfires remain unresolved, targeting accountability for PacifiCorp.
December 26, 2024 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Oregon

Is 3D Printing Transforming Construction?

Innovative 3D printing technology is reshaping residential and commercial construction, offering faster, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions to address the housing shortage.
December 26, 2024 Litigation Property Risk Management Technology Florida Nevada Tennessee Texas

US Watchdog Targets Major Banks Over Alleged Fraud on Zelle Payment App

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has sued JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo, alleging insufficient protections against fraud on the Zelle payment platform, impacting consumers nationwide.
December 20, 2024 Fraud Legislation & Regulation Litigation Technology

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

CVS Faces Federal Lawsuit Over Alleged Opioid Dispensing Missteps

The DOJ alleges CVS pharmacies knowingly dispensed opioids unsafely, ignoring red flags and understaffing stores, as part of a whistleblower suit under the False Claims Act.
December 19, 2024 Fraud Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Rhode Island Tennessee Texas

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