Monthly Archives: <span>April 2022</span>

Obama Relatives Sue Wisconsin School Alleging Racial Bias

The brother of former first lady Michelle Obama and his wife are suing a private Milwaukee school alleging it refused to allow their two sons to re-enroll after they voiced concerns that racism and inappropriate conduct at the school had …

Tesla Insurance Turning ‘Nightmare’ Claims Experience Into ‘Dream’: Musk

Tesla is “trying to turn a nightmare into a dream with Tesla Insurance,” Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said Wednesday. His final words during an earnings conference call that lasted more than an hour came as Musk and Chief Financial …

Federal Court in Delaware Requiring Disclosure of Litigation Funding Agreements

Insurers are applauding a decision by the chief judge for the U.S. District Court in Delaware to require parties to disclose whether a litigation funder has an interest in any cases brought before him. The standing order issued on Monday …

Insurer Jumped Gun with Appeal on CBD Plant Fire Claim, Appeals Court Finds

Insurance company officials and attorneys have been known to complain when policyholders file suit before the parties have had a chance to settle a claim. In West Virginia, it was the insurer, Kinsale Insurance Co., that filed suit in federal …

CSAA in California Outlines Carbon Reduction and Climate Commitments in ESG Report

CSAA Insurance Group in California announced a commitment to achieving a 50% reduction in carbon emissions and carbon neutrality by 2025 on the heels of the release of its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance report. The report details progress across …

Worn Tires a Factor In California Bus Crash, Investigation Shows

Excess speed and worn tires contributed to the crash of a bus on a rain-slick Southern California highway two years ago that killed three people and injured 18, according to a report released this week by the National Transportation Safety …

Former eBay Executive to Plead Guilty to Cyberstalking Massachusetts Couple

A former eBay Inc. security executive intends to plead guilty to federal charges that he planned a cyberstalking campaign that targeted a Massachusetts couple whose online newsletter was seen as critical of the e-commerce company. James Baugh, eBay’s former senior …

California School District Settles Sex Abuse Suits for $13M

A Southern California school district has agreed to pay $13.75 million to settle civil lawsuits over a worker who admitted molesting elementary school students. The agreement was announced by attorneys for 10 former students from Liberty Elementary School in Riverside. …

Feds Accuse Virginia Towing Firm of Illegally Selling Military Service Members’ Cars

Federal prosecutors have filed a lawsuit accusing a Virginia company of illegally taking and selling service members’ vehicles. The lawsuit filed Friday accuses Steve’s Towing of Virginia Beach of illegally seizing and selling vehicles belonging to seven service members, including …

Impounded Russian Tanker to Be Released by Greece Amid Confusion Over Sanctions

A Russian tanker impounded by Greece this week and reportedly carrying Iranian oil will be released amid confusion about sanctions on its owners. “The coast guard has been ordered by the anti-money laundering authority to release the vessel,” a Greek …