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Suit Alleges Racial Discrimination, Harassment at One of Tesla’s California Factories

The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing has filed a lawsuit against Tesla Inc. alleging systematic racial discrimination and harassment. Tesla said on Wednesday the DFEH intended to file a lawsuit. The lawsuit appears to be focused on alleged …

Journalists Settle Suit Over Mistreatment Covering Minnesota Protests

The state of Minnesota has agreed to pay $825,000 and change several policies to settle a lawsuit brought by journalists who said they were hurt or harassed while covering protests over the police killings of George Floyd and Daunte Wright. …

Antelope Acquires Digital Pet Insurance Provider Doggo

Pet wellness platform Antelope has acquired Doggo Insurance, a digital pet insurance provider. Doggo is available in all 50 states and is in partnership with Crum & Forster Pet Insurance Group, based in Akron, Ohio. Doggo Pet Insurance plans are …

FTC Files Suit Against Auto Warranty Firm, Charging Deceptive Practices

The Federal Trade Commission has filed a federal lawsuit against a Florida-based vehicle warranty firm and related companies, charging that the firms’ telemarketers illegally said they represented car manufacturers and bilked consumers out of more than $6 million. “AVP blasted …

Minnesota Poultry Producers Wary of Bird Flu’s Return

Minnesota’s poultry producers are monitoring cases of bird flu found in wild birds in other parts of the United States and Canada. A state veterinarian says it’s an early warning for producers in Minnesota ahead of the spring waterfowl migration. …

W.R. Berkley Optimism About 2022 Comes With Caution About Workers’ Compensation

Executives for commercial lines insurer W.R. Berkley Corp. indicated in a fourth quarter and full year 2021 earnings call that while they are optimistic about 2022, they are exercising caution when it comes to workers’ compensation. “We do have sensitivity …

Relation Insurance Acquires Sleeper Sewell Insurance in Texas

Relation Insurance Services, a national insurance agency based in California, has acquired the assets of Dallas, Texas-based Sleeper Sewell Insurance, the company announced Thursday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 1962, Sleeper Sewell offers a full suite …

Louisiana Insurance Dept. Tells Policyholders to File Ida Proof of Loss by Feb. 25

Louisiana policyholders seeking to file proof of loss for damage due to Hurricane Ida have until Feb. 25, when a 180-day deadline for most residential and commercial property insurance policies expire. Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon is reminding policyholders that …

Massive Fire Burns Empty Five-Story Building Complex in Oklahoma City

A massive fire ripped through an empty five-story hotel and apartment complex in northwest Oklahoma City that was under construction, fire officials said. There were no injuries reported in the blaze late Feb. 8 at the construction site, which prompted …

Judge Will Consider Secrecy of Insurance Records in New Mexico Abuse Case

A federal judge will hold a hearing on whether the Archdiocese of Santa Fe in New Mexico must disclose records on insurance coverage expected to pay much of a settlement in a case involving over 400 hundreds of victims of …

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