Amazon is facing a class action lawsuit in California, accusing the tech giant of secretly tracking and selling users’ sensitive location data through its advertising software.
Former insurance claims handler James Keating received a 20-month prison sentence for defrauding Allied World Insurance out of more than $1.4 million through shell companies and kickbacks.
A recent California court ruling could expand liability for construction professionals by allowing homeowners to sue for negligence, even without a direct contract. This decision highlights the increasing legal exposure for engineers and contractors in residential projects.
The EPA fined Iowa 80, the world’s largest truck stop, and Joplin 44 a total of $390,784 for failing to meet Clean Water Act regulations on petroleum spill prevention and containment.
A Boca Raton dentist faces multiple felony charges for allegedly fabricating claims to defraud MetLife, Delta Dental, and Aetna of $157,000, according to investigators.
LinkedIn is facing a class action lawsuit accusing the platform of using private customer data, including messages, to train AI models without explicit consent, violating privacy laws.
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a $1.065 billion judgment against Yellowstone Capital for predatory lending, canceling over $534 million in small business debts nationwide.
A federal court ruled that a cannabis grower’s business income loss was not covered by its insurance policy after a fire damaged crops but did not halt overall operations.
A federal investigation found safety violations by NER Construction Management led to a worker’s fatal fall at the Cutler Majestic Theater in Boston. OSHA has proposed $115,221 in fines.
A California school board trustee has been indicted for allegedly misusing public funds and filing a false insurance claim. A jury trial is set for March.
A UK court found that Sky Betting and Gaming illegally profiled a gambling addict for marketing purposes, sparking further scrutiny of data practices in the gambling industry.
Industry groups criticize the Federal Insurance Office’s latest report on homeowners insurance, highlighting data flaws and an overemphasis on climate risks at the expense of other market factors.
Despite progress through legislative reforms, Louisiana’s insurance market remains burdened by high costs, litigation, and affordability issues, requiring ongoing attention.
California authorities, including Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, are addressing rising fraud cases after wildfires, deploying resources to protect survivors and prosecute scammers.
General Motors will be restricted from collecting and sharing driver data for five years following an FTC settlement addressing claims of undisclosed data sales to third parties.
