Attorney Complaints News on Northern California Record

California auto insurance rates rose 7% last year, with low-income residents facing the steepest financial hits, but drivers themselves can take some steps to reduce cost, industry observers say.

A federal judge has given a final OK to a $45.5 million settlement with Altria over allegations the tobacco firm misled consumers about the addictiveness of Juul e-cigarettes, despite evidence that more than 75% of the filed claims are invalid or fraudulent.