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fromIndependent
19 hours ago

Driver awarded 45k after coolant burst from pipe and burned foot shortly following car service

Ferdinand Bueno had suffered a disfiguring injury that had left a significant permanent scar on the front of his foot and ankle.
Boston food
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Aston Martin takes its 17pc shareholder Geely to court over 'copycat' wings logo

Aston Martin contends that the overall impression of Geely's logo sails far too close to the slender winged motif that has adorned its bonnets since 1927.
London startup
#insurance-fraud
fromFortune
3 days ago
California

A bizarre insurance scam was exposed as 'clearly a human in a bear suit' damaging luxury cars | Fortune

Three individuals in California staged insurance fraud using a bear costume to claim damages on luxury cars, seeking nearly $142,000 in payouts.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Man jailed after falsely claiming injury from road accident 10 years ago

Constantin Iosca was jailed for two years and nine months for making a false claim of injury from a 2016 road traffic accident.
California
fromFortune
3 days ago

A bizarre insurance scam was exposed as 'clearly a human in a bear suit' damaging luxury cars | Fortune

Three individuals in California staged insurance fraud using a bear costume to claim damages on luxury cars, seeking nearly $142,000 in payouts.
#eu-law
EU data protection
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

EU's Highest Court Backs German Player's Right to Reclaim Gambling Losses From Malta-Licensed Operator

EU member states can ban online gambling services even with cross-border licenses, allowing consumers to reclaim losses from illegal contracts.
EU data protection
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

EU's Highest Court Backs German Player's Right to Reclaim Gambling Losses From Malta-Licensed Operator

EU member states can ban online gambling services even with cross-border licenses, allowing consumers to reclaim losses from illegal contracts.
Law
fromIndependent
4 days ago

'Bordering on ridiculous' that money mule has not brought compensation to court for elderly fraud victim, judge says

A judge criticized a money mule for not reimbursing a victim of a smishing fraud involving a loss of €4,212.
#reproductive-rights
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

State scandal victims waiting years for compensation as 12bn still unpaid

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and reports on significant compensation issues faced by UK scandal victims.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Martin Lewis issues urgent advice to millions affected by car finance scandal

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of donations to support unbiased reporting without paywalls.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Car finance compensation scheme: How will redress work and who is eligible?

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and financial compensation for mis-sold car loans.
Cars
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Ford's Staggering 19.5 Million Vehicle Recalls

Ford recalled 19.5 million vehicles, significantly more than any other car company, impacting sales and costing the company billions.
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

How Much Are You Spending on Subscriptions? New UK Laws Make Refunds and Cancellations Easier for Consumers

New laws will simplify subscription cancellations, potentially saving consumers £400 million annually by preventing subscription traps.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Covid jab injury payments must be urgently reformed, says inquiry chair

The UK Covid-19 vaccine payment scheme for injured individuals needs urgent reform, including increased payouts and removal of the 60% disability threshold.
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Dieselgate: Audi bosses, engineers fail to reach plea deal

The trial, which began in Munich in February, sees two former Development Board chairs and two leading engineers facing charges for their alleged role in the massive environmental and business scandal that first made global headlines over a decade ago.
Germany news
Media industry
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Big advertisers agree to settle FTC probe of alleged boycott against X, others

Three major ad agencies settled an FTC probe for allegedly boycotting online platforms based on political content, violating antitrust laws.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Nearly 160,000 uninsured cars seized on UK roads

Nearly 160,000 uninsured cars were seized in the UK last year, the highest in 17 years, with Birmingham being a major hotspot.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Committee sues former GM over corporate theft of more than $1M: lawsuit

The lawsuit, filed in March in Suffolk County Superior Court, named Demetri Tsolakis - the CEO of Xenia Greek Hospitality, which includes restaurants Krasi, Bar Vlaha, Kaia, and others - as the defendant.
Food & drink
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

AA ordered to refund 80,000 learner drivers in landmark 'drip pricing' ruling

AA fined £4.2 million for failing to display full lesson costs upfront, impacting over 80,000 learner drivers.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Bank threatens UK exit in 750m car finance row, dealing another blow to Rachel - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

FirstRand has criticized the regulator's intervention into the car finance market as 'disproportionate and unfair', warning that it will now be forced to pay out as much as £750 million to motorists who were mis-sold finance deals.
UK politics
France news
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

French class-action lawsuit over motorway peage charges

A French law firm is launching a class-action lawsuit against motorway operators over potentially illegal toll pricing and lack of transparency.
UK news
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Accountant who stole almost 30,000 from the golf club she worked for jailed

An accountant received a partially suspended three-year prison sentence for stealing nearly €30,000 from a golf club.
#harrods
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Harrods' closure of compensation scheme for survivors of alleged sexual abuse called neither fair nor just'

Harrods is criticized for closing a compensation scheme for abuse survivors before completing an internal investigation.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Harrods' closure of compensation scheme for survivors of alleged sexual abuse called neither fair nor just'

Harrods is criticized for closing a compensation scheme for abuse survivors before completing an internal investigation.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Ex-Met officer admits role in car insurance scam

An ex-Metropolitan Police officer admitted to participating in a 'crash for cash' scam for financial gain, leading to multiple fraudulent claims.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Vodafone faces 85m High Court battle as franchise row sparks political scrutiny

Vodafone faces an £85 million lawsuit from 62 former franchisees over unfair business practices and governance issues.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
4 weeks ago

German court rejects landmark climate case against car giants

Germany's top court rejected a climate case against BMW and Mercedes-Benz, affirming that personal rights are not impacted by business activities.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Piedmont Cybertruck Crash Survivor Files Lawsuit Against Tesla Over Faulty Door Locks

Riordan couldn't get any of the doors to open, and none of the unlock buttons would activate. Per the Chronicle, Riordan eventually broke the window by repeatedly ramming a tree branch into the glass. He just sat there in flames with a rescuer pounding on the window, trying to get him out, Miller's attorney, Anthony Label, a partner at the Veen Firm, said regarding Miller.
SF parents
Alternative transportation
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Tribunal ruling could cut public EV charging VAT to 5%, raising prospect of cheaper charging

A tribunal ruling mandates 5% VAT on public EV charging instead of 20%, addressing tax inequality between home and public charging access.
#fca
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago
UK news

Car finance redress bill cut by 2bn as VCA unveils final compensation scheme

The FCA has reduced the expected compensation cost for car finance mis-selling by £2 billion, now estimating £9.1 billion total costs.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
UK news

Car finance scandal compensation scheme revealed for millions of UK motorists

The FCA has announced a compensation scheme for 12 million drivers mis-sold car loans, with payouts averaging £830.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Car finance redress bill cut by 2bn as VCA unveils final compensation scheme

The FCA has reduced the expected compensation cost for car finance mis-selling by £2 billion, now estimating £9.1 billion total costs.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Car finance scandal compensation scheme revealed for millions of UK motorists

The FCA has announced a compensation scheme for 12 million drivers mis-sold car loans, with payouts averaging £830.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

German court rejects climate case against BMW, Mercedes

Germany's Federal Court dismissed a bid to ban BMW and Mercedes from selling combustion engine cars after 2030, citing no emissions budgets for individual companies.
#ftc-enforcement
Online marketing
fromYahoo News
1 month ago

FTC Tells Car Dealers to Stop Advertising Prices That Don't Reflect Reality

The FTC warned 97 auto dealership groups that advertised prices must include all mandatory fees and reflect actual customer costs, prohibiting deceptive drip pricing practices.
Online marketing
fromYahoo News
1 month ago

FTC Tells Car Dealers to Stop Advertising Prices That Don't Reflect Reality

The FTC warned 97 auto dealership groups that advertised prices must include all mandatory fees and reflect actual customer costs, prohibiting deceptive drip pricing practices.
Online marketing
fromYahoo News
1 month ago

FTC Tells Car Dealers to Stop Advertising Prices That Don't Reflect Reality

The FTC warned 97 auto dealership groups that advertised prices must include all mandatory fees and reflect actual customer costs, prohibiting deceptive drip pricing practices.
Online marketing
fromYahoo News
1 month ago

FTC Tells Car Dealers to Stop Advertising Prices That Don't Reflect Reality

The FTC warned 97 auto dealership groups that advertised prices must include all mandatory fees and reflect actual customer costs, prohibiting deceptive drip pricing practices.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

NS&I set to pay millions to customers over misplaced funds

NS&I is expected to pay hundreds of millions to customers due to failures in managing bereavement-related claims.
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

What's next for Germany's troubled car giants?

In 2025, German car companies earned nearly 44% less than in 2024, with earnings before interest and taxes dropping to just 24.9 billion, the lowest since 2020.
Germany news
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Ford's FCE Bank sets aside 155m ahead of car finance compensation ruling

Ford's UK finance arm has raised its provisions for car finance mis-selling to £155 million amid a multibillion-pound compensation program.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Jaguar EV owners frightened to drive their cars after fire safety warnings issued

Jaguar EV owners face fire safety risks due to thermal overload in batteries, affecting over 26,000 vehicles in the UK.
UK politics
fromTheregister
1 month ago

JLR cyber bailout risks dangerous precedent, watchdog warns

The UK's £1.5 billion bailout of Jaguar Land Rover risks creating a troubling precedent for handling major cyber crises without clear criteria.
Business
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Santander attacks FCA 'overreach' as UK car finance scandal bill passes 460m

Santander UK provision for unfair car loan commission rises to £461m while accusing the FCA of overreach and Banco Santander pursues a $12.2bn Webster takeover.
#post-office-horizon-scandal
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK politics

Fujitsu yet to contribute a penny' to Post Office Horizon victims

Fujitsu faces criticism for not financially contributing to the £1.5 billion Post Office Horizon scandal redress bill, while MPs demand urgent action to quash wrongful convictions from the faulty accounting system.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Redress schemes for Post Office Horizon scandal have serious failings, MPs find

Post Office Horizon scandal redress schemes have critical structural failings causing unacceptable delays, inadequate compensation offers, and retraumatization of wrongly prosecuted operators.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Fujitsu yet to contribute a penny' to Post Office Horizon victims

Fujitsu faces criticism for not financially contributing to the £1.5 billion Post Office Horizon scandal redress bill, while MPs demand urgent action to quash wrongful convictions from the faulty accounting system.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Redress schemes for Post Office Horizon scandal have serious failings, MPs find

Post Office Horizon scandal redress schemes have critical structural failings causing unacceptable delays, inadequate compensation offers, and retraumatization of wrongly prosecuted operators.
US news
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Exclusive: The SEC closed its investigation into Fisker | TechCrunch

The SEC closed its Fisker investigation in September 2025, about one year after opening, with records identified totaling roughly 21.7 gigabytes.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Complaints about HMRC surge to five-year high as redress payments rise

HMRC complaints reached 93,589 in 2024/25, up 19.2% over five years, with compensation cases rising 35% and reaching 16.4% of all complaints.
#journalism-funding
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Campaigner launches 1.5bn legal action in UK against Apple over wallet's hidden fees'

The financial campaigner James Daley has launched a 1.5bn class action lawsuit against Apple over its mobile phone wallet, claiming the US tech company blocked competition and charged hidden fees that ultimately harmed 50 million UK consumers. The lawsuit takes aim at Apple Pay, which they say has been the only contactless payment service available for iPhone users in Britain over the past decade.
Apple
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Students begin Covid compensation claim against 36 more universities

A further 36 universities face legal action from more than 170,000 current and former students, who claim they did not receive the full education they paid for during the Covid pandemic. It follows a settlement between University College London (UCL) and the Student Claim Group, which is now representing other students and graduates. Legal letters have been sent to each of the 36 other institutions, warning that they intend to seek damages for learning which students claim they paid for but did not actually receive.
Education
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

Scout Motors Gets Hit By Another Volkswagen Dealer Lawsuit

Scout Motors, a Volkswagen Group EV brand, faces multiple lawsuits from dealers opposing its direct-to-consumer sales model, claiming it violates dealership agreements.
fromTESLARATI
2 months ago

Tesla director pay lawsuit sees lawyer fees slashed by $100 million

Optimus really will be a general-purpose robot that can learn by observing human behavior. You can demonstrate a task or verbally describe a task or show it a task. Even show it a video, it will be able to do that task. It's going to be a very capable robot. I think long-term Optimus will have a very significant impact on the US GDP.
Gadgets
#antitrust
US news
fromTESLARATI
2 months ago

Tesla Giga Berlin plant manager faces defamation charges after IG Metall union complaint

Metro Nashville Airport Authority approved a 40-year agreement with The Boring Company to build the Music City Loop linking Nashville International Airport to downtown.
Cars
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Nearly 60 car models to face 5,690 car tax in April check if you are affected

First-year Vehicle Excise Duty will rise in April 2026 for nearly 60 models, with first-year charges reaching up to 5,690 based on CO2 emissions.
Law
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Top 10 Vehicle Warranty Dispute Lawyers You Can Trust

Hiring a specialized vehicle warranty attorney can enforce manufacturer obligations and secure repairs, replacements, or settlements when warranties are denied.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Car dealer claims senior gardai sought 120,000 to 'put away' Cab investigation

A Limerick car dealer accused of garda corruption alleged senior gardaí extorted money and paid a detective for confidential CAB information.
#tesla
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Financial services worker jailed for deception and impersonating a garda takes unfair dismissal case

Company says it learnt of employee's incarceration from newspaper articles
Law
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

City minister accused of ignoring 2bn car finance tax loophole

City minister Lucy Rigby confirmed banks involved in the car finance scandal can exploit a loophole to avoid about £2bn in corporation tax on compensation.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Pensioner with Alzheimer's convicted over unpaid bill in car insurance mishap

A 91-year-old man with Alzheimer's was convicted for leaving his parked, unlicensed car uninsured for 11 days during a sale, despite his driving licence being revoked due to illness.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

How motorists can claim money back if wrongly caught speeding

Thousands of motorists may claim compensation after National Highways' technical fault triggered approximately 2,650 incorrect speed camera activations since 2021.
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