Allstate reported a jump in first-quarter profit on Wednesday as the property and casualty insurer benefited from a sharp fall in catastrophe losses. Earnings rose across the insurance industry on weaker catastrophe losses in the quarter. The prior year’s quarter …
Duracell, the battery maker owned by Berkshire Hathaway, must face a lawsuit accusing it of stealing trade secrets related to German chemical company BASF’s lithium-ion battery technology. U.S. District Judge Gregory Williams on Tuesday rejected Duracell’s bid to dismiss the …
New research shows the persistent risk of lawsuits and high medical liability insurance premiums have created a long period of heavy financial burden on doctors and escalating expenses in healthcare. The research from American Medical Association shows many physicians face …
Large-scale infant formula testing conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found that the overwhelming majority of samples weren’t contaminated with metals or pesticides. The findings are positive for infant formula manufacturers, who were an early target of Health …
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Wednesday banned substandard Chinese replacement automobile air bag inflators after 10 fatal crashes, saying they pose a significant risk to American drivers. The U.S. auto safety agency said it was aware of 12 …
