Meta Must Face Insurance Ad Bias Suit, Calif. Panel Says
Looming NFIP Lapse Threatens Coverage, Housing Market
Canceled B-Day Bash At Sting's Italy Estate Brings $2.8M Suit
Meta Must Face Insurance Ad Bias Suit, Calif. Panel Says
A California appeals court has revived a proposed class action alleging Meta Platforms Inc. allowed Facebook advertisers to illegally discriminate against women and older users by restricting access to life and auto insurance ads, finding that the allegations are sufficient and the Communications Decency Act doesn't shield Meta from liability.
Looming NFIP Lapse Threatens Coverage, Housing Market
As federal lawmakers lurch toward next week's government funding deadline, insurance experts say a long shutdown could throw the U.S. housing market into disarray, and critically restrict the National Flood Insurance Program's ability to provide new coverage.
Canceled B-Day Bash At Sting's Italy Estate Brings $2.8M Suit
A Tokio Marine unit must cover the at least $2.8 million worth of losses incurred after a severe thunderstorm cut short a woman's three-day 80th birthday event at the musician Sting's private residence in Italy, her investment company told a Pennsylvania federal court Friday.
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