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May 8, 2026 General Motors agreed to a $12.75 million settlement over selling drivers' location and driving data Corroborated Economic Structure
The settlement used state enforcement to curb corporate data extraction and protect consumer privacy in a concentrated market.
Independently corroborated by1 independent news desk
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- General Motors agrees to $12.75m settlement for selling driver data — General Motors (GM) has agreed to pay a $12.75 million settlement to resolve claims that it illegally sold the location and driving data of hundreds of thousands of Californians to data brokers.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 68 – 2026-05-02–2026-05-08
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May 7, 2026 The California Department of Insurance filed a major enforcement action against State Farm over wildfire claims handling Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
The action used state regulatory power to hold a dominant insurer accountable for conduct affecting disaster recovery and consumer protection.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- California Department of Insurance files enforcement action against State Farm — The California Department of Insurance (CDI) filed a major enforcement action against State Farm General Insurance Company, citing significant mishandling of insurance claims related to the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires.
- State Farm Faces Enforcement Action in California — The California Department of Insurance announced a major enforcement action against State Farm General Insurance Company following an expedited investigation.
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Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 68 – 2026-05-02–2026-05-08
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