Travelers Loses $27M Battle Over Maxus Metropolitan Fire Insurance Claim in Landmark Ruling New York, NY – August 29, 2025 – In a significant victory for policyholders, Travelers Insurance Company has been ordered to pay $27 million to Maxus Metropolitan, LLC, following a protracted legal battle over a denied fire insurance claim stemming from a devastating 2023 blaze at a commercial property in Queens, New York. The ruling, issued by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on August 28, 2025, marks a rare rebuke of an insurer's bad-faith denial practices and underscores the growing scrutiny on coverage disputes in the wake of increasing natural and man-made disasters.

Jenna Ortega and Lady Gaga hit the red carpet for Spotify and Netflix’s “Graveyard Gala” on Wednesday night in New York City. Getty Images for Netflix A round of applause for Jenna Ortega and Lady Gaga. The duo, who will appear together in part two of Season 2 of “Wednesday,” hit the red carpet for Spotify and Netflix’s “Graveyard Gala” on Thursday night in New York City, coordinating in witchy goth looks.