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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 Legislation & Regulation Liability Litigation Technology California Connecticut Illinois Massachusetts New York

AI-Based Tenant Screening Settlement Highlights Alleged Algorithmic Bias

A class action lawsuit against SafeRent Solutions over alleged discriminatory algorithms concludes with a $2.2 million settlement and restrictions on AI screening practices.

November 22 Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Technology Massachusetts

Massachusetts Wildfires Spread as Drought and High Winds Intensify Risks

Ongoing drought and high winds have sparked severe brush fires across Massachusetts, with over 1,500 acres already burned this season. Officials urge caution as red flag warnings remain in place.

November 14 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire

Progressive Faces Class Action Over Alleged Denial of Collision Insurance in Massachusetts

Progressive is embroiled in a class-action lawsuit alleging that it unlawfully refused to offer collision insurance to Massachusetts drivers, potentially impacting hundreds and sparking questions about legal compliance.

November 11 Auto Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Massachusetts

Pets Overcoming Unusual Mishaps Compete for Nationwide’s 2024 Hambone Award

Nationwide’s 16th annual Hambone Award highlights bizarre pet incidents like a puzzle-eating pup and a toenail-tangled parrot, with voting open through August 22, 2024, to determine the most unusual pet insurance claim.

August 21 Education & Training Insurance Industry Risk Management Weird Florida Massachusetts New Jersey North Carolina Oregon

Congress Probes Alleged Exploitative Practices by Health Insurers and MultiPlan

Lawmakers are questioning health insurance regulators and MultiPlan’s role in reducing payments to medical providers, which may lead to higher costs for patients and employers, raising concerns about transparency and potential conflicts of interest.

August 21 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Litigation California Massachusetts Minnesota Oregon Virginia

AMAG Pharmaceuticals Denied Insurance Claim for $30M Loss Linked to 2017 Manufacturing Incident at Pfizer Plant

After years of litigation, a Massachusetts court ruled against AMAG Pharmaceuticals, rejecting its claim for insurance coverage related to a 2017 manufacturing issue at Pfizer’s Kansas facility that led to significant business losses.

August 21 Insurance Industry Liability Litigation Property Kansas Massachusetts

Rite Aid Data Breach Impacts 2.2 Million Customers

Rite Aid, the third-largest US drug store chain, revealed that a data breach exposed sensitive information of over 2.2 million customers, including names, addresses, birth dates, and driver’s license numbers.

July 16 Insurance Industry Litigation Risk Management Technology Maine Massachusetts Oregon Vermont

Insurers Gained $50 Billion From Medicare for Untreated Diseases

Medicare Advantage insurers received $50 billion from questionable diagnoses, including diseases like diabetic cataracts and HIV, for conditions that were not treated or didn’t exist.

July 8 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Technology Alabama Arizona Florida Georgia Massachusetts

AI Helps Cut Workers Comp Costs by Identifying Fraud and Difficult Claims

Artificial intelligence is aiding insurers and employers in reducing workers comp costs by identifying difficult and fraudulent claims, but it remains a tool for claims handlers rather than a replacement.

July 8 Fraud Insurance Industry Technology Workers' Compensation California Georgia Massachusetts Missouri

Rhode Island Domestic Workers Now Entitled to State Minimum Wage

Democratic Gov. Daniel McKee signed a bill ensuring Rhode Island domestic workers receive the state minimum wage. Previously excluded, these workers will now earn at least $14 per hour, with an increase to $15 on January 1st.

July 2 Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Workers' Compensation Hawaii Massachusetts New York Rhode Island

Zyn Halts Online Sales Amidst Regulatory Scrutiny

Zyn, the popular nicotine pouch brand, has stopped online sales after receiving a subpoena from the District of Columbia’s attorney general regarding sales of flavored products.

June 19 Legislation & Regulation Liability Life & Health Technology California District Of Columbia Massachusetts New York

Delivery Drivers File Wage Claims Against Amazon

Thousands of Amazon Flex drivers have filed claims alleging misclassification as independent contractors, seeking unpaid wages and other financial compensation.

June 13 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Workers' Compensation California Illinois Massachusetts Wisconsin

Massachusetts Psychiatrist Sentenced to Prison for $19 Million Insurance Fraud Scheme

Gustavo Kinrys, a psychiatrist from Wellesley, Massachusetts, sentenced to 99 months in prison for a $19 million insurance fraud scheme used to finance luxury homes and purchase over $600,000 in high-end jewelry.

June 10 Fraud Insurance Industry Life & Health Litigation Massachusetts

General Contractor Wins $4.8 Million Verdict in Contract Dispute

In a significant legal victory, CTA Construction Co. has been awarded $4.8 million in a contract dispute involving the renovation of the new Dedham Town Hall and Senior Center.

May 29 Insurance Industry Litigation Massachusetts