Tesla Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over Sudden Acceleration in Model Y, Raising Questions About Liability in Autonomous Vehicle Era Tesla once again finds itself in the headlines—not for another innovation but for quietly settling a wrongful death lawsuit earlier this week. At the center of this case was the tragic 2021 death of Clyde Leach, a 72-year-old Model Y driver, whose vehicle unexpectedly accelerated, veered off a road, and crashed into a gas station pillar. While this legal battle has now been laid to rest, the case opens Pandora’s box…
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Can This New Law Fix Insurance Complaints Faster? New Mexico Thinks So
New Mexico Grants Subpoena Power to Superintendent of Insurance: What Does it Really Mean for You? – A New Tool for Accountability in the Insurance World New Mexico has made a striking change to its regulatory landscape with the passage of Senate Bill 124 (SB 124). Signed into law on April 10, 2025, this legislation arms the state’s superintendent of insurance with a significant tool for oversight. For the first time, the superintendent can issue civil investigative subpoenas during the early phases of investigations, before formal action begins. This move…
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