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Jury Awards $9M to Player Who Sued US Tennis Association Over Sexual Abuse

A tennis player was awarded $9 million in damages by a jury in federal court in Florida after accusing the U.S. Tennis Association of failing to protect her from a coach she said sexually abused her at one of its …

Fannie and Freddie Hit Pause on Replacement-Value Requirements for Home Insurance

Property insurance groups on Wednesday applauded a decision by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to hold off on an apparent plan to scrutinize mortgages on homes that don’t carry full replacement-value insurance coverage. The decision by Fannie and Freddie to …

French Cyberwarriors Ready to Test Their Defense at Paris Olympics

SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Just like the Olympic athletes, the cyberwarriors that will be crucial for the success of the Paris Games are deep into training for the big event. They have turned to friendly hackers to probe their cyberdefenses, …

Slain Visiting Nurse’s Husband’s Suit Alleges Employer Ignored Safety Concerns

The husband of a Connecticut visiting nurse who was killed during an appointment with a convicted rapist filed a wrongful death lawsuit Monday, alleging her employer repeatedly ignored workers’ safety concerns about treating dangerous patients. Ronald Grayson sued Elara Caring, …

CDC Urges States to Distribute Protective Gear to Farmworkers to Guard Against Bird Flu

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has asked that states make personal protective equipment (PPE) available to workers on dairy farms, poultry farms, and in slaughterhouses given concerns about the H5N1 bird flu. Although CDC’s assessment of the immediate risk …

Pfizer Agrees to Settle More than 10,000 Zantac Cancer Suits

Pfizer Inc. has agreed to settle more than 10,000 cases accusing it of hiding the cancer risks of its Zantac heartburn drug, according to people familiar with the deal, the biggest of the litigation. The agreements cover cases in state …

Hackers Behind MGM Attack Targeting Banks, Insurers in New Campaign

The hacking group accused of disrupting casinos and hotels at MGM Resorts International last year is engaged in a new campaign targeting banks and insurance companies, according to cybersecurity researchers. The group, known as Scattered Spider, has targeted 29 companies …

Insurance Firms Deny Chevron’s $57 Million Claim for Iran Oil Seizure

Three insurance companies have rejected Chevron’s claim over the seizure last year of an oil cargo by Iran, according to a complaint filed on Tuesday in a U.S. court in California. The Chevron-chartered tanker Advantage Sweet was boarded by Iranian …

Panera Axes ‘Charged’ Lemonades and Other Drink That Sparked Lawsuits

Panera Bread Co. is discontinuing its Charged Sips, which have drawn lawsuits alleging the caffeinated drinks lead to health issues. To replace the drinks, the company plans to introduce new beverages in the next two weeks, according to a memo …

Range Rover Buyers Offered Insurance Cash After String of Thefts

Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc is offering to pay part of customers’ insurance costs for new Range Rovers after a string of thefts caused premiums to soar and left some unable to get cover. The British carmaker will provide £150 …