22 12, 2025

Ford to Recall 272K US Vehicles for Loss of Park Function

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Ford is recalling 272,645 vehicles in the U.S. due to a loss of park function, causing the vehicle to roll away and increasing the risk of a crash, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday. Related: Ford …

22 12, 2025

J&J Hit With $65.5M Verdict in Minnesota Talcum Powder Cancer Trial

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A Minnesota jury awarded $65.5 million on Friday to a mother of three who claimed talcum products made by Johnson & Johnson exposed her to asbestos and contributed to her developing cancer in the lining of her lungs. Jurors determined …

22 12, 2025

Louisiana Man Sentenced for Multi-State Vehicle Theft Scheme

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A Louisiana man was sentenced this month to 115 months in federal prison for his involvement in an alleged multi-state vehicle theft. U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson sentenced Christopher Don Byerley, age 45, of Broussard, Louisiana following his convictions …

22 12, 2025

US Admits Liability in Chopper-Jet Crash Over Potomac River

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The US government acknowledged in a federal court filing that it was liable for damages resulting from a deadly collision between an Army helicopter and a regional American Airlines Group Inc. jetliner earlier this year near Washington, one of the …

22 12, 2025

Rebuilding Negotiation Talent: Why This Skill Is Missing and How to Fix It

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Negotiation determines the outcome of nearly every litigated claim in our industry, yet it remains one of the least systematically developed skills inside many claims and defense organizations. After decades in claims handling and leadership roles, I’ve seen firsthand how …

22 12, 2025

Oregon OSHA Fines Manufacturer for Workplace Safety Violations

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A Tualatin, Oregon company intentionally kept a faulty system in place for storing raw materials, exposing employees to struck-by and crushing hazards, an inspection by the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division showed. According to Oregon OSHA, Avalon International Aluminum, …

22 12, 2025

Rare Weather Warning Issued as Strong Gusts Fuel Colorado Wildfire Threats

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The National Weather Service on Friday issued a rare warning for part of Colorado’s Front Range as hurricane-force winds and tinder dry conditions boosted the threat of wildfire across several counties, while flood warnings were issued in Oregon as rivers …

22 12, 2025

Rare Weather Warning Issued as Strong Gusts Fuel Colorado Wildfire Threats

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The National Weather Service on Friday issued a rare warning for part of Colorado’s Front Range as hurricane-force winds and tinder dry conditions boosted the threat of wildfire across several counties, while flood warnings were issued in Oregon as rivers …

22 12, 2025

Visa, Mastercard to Pay $167.5M in ATM User Fee Settlement

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Visa and Mastercard have agreed to pay a combined $167.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing them of conspiring to keep ATM access fees artificially high. The proposed settlement was filed on Thursday in the federal district court …

22 12, 2025

Waymos Froze, Blocked Traffic During San Francisco Power Outage

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Waymo’s driverless ride services were a high-profile victim of a power outage that affected large swaths of San Francisco, with cars freezing mid-ride across the city and disrupting traffic. After traffic lights went dark at major intersections Saturday, social media …