In response to massive fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. lawmakers are advocating for reforms to restore confidence and integrity in the unemployment insurance program.

Frank Sherman of Garland, Texas, received a two-year prison sentence and must pay nearly $2.3 million in restitution for his involvement in an unemployment insurance fraud scheme.

Dr. Nehal Modh and Progressive Pain Management in Festus, Missouri, agreed to a $1.2 million settlement for submitting false Medicare and Medicaid claims. Whistleblower awarded $177,707.

A woman from Long Island is suing Cold Stone Creamery, alleging that its pistachio ice cream contains no actual pistachios. The lawsuit could have significant implications for ice cream lovers across the country.

Two farm labor contractors in Kings County, California have been arraigned on multiple felony counts for allegedly underreporting $29.2 million in payroll to save on workers’ compensation insurance premiums and taxes.

A retired fire captain from Davie, Florida, faces charges of insurance fraud and criminal use of personal identification for allegedly submitting falsified lodging invoices related to a 2022 insurance claim.

CityMD settles allegations of submitting false claims for COVID-19 testing to a federal program for uninsured patients, paying $12.04 million to resolve the issue.

A California judge rules that Tesla must face trial over accusations of false advertising related to its self-driving technology, following investigations and failed attempts to dismiss the case.

Gustavo Kinrys, a psychiatrist from Wellesley, Massachusetts, sentenced to 99 months in prison for a $19 million insurance fraud scheme used to finance luxury homes and purchase over $600,000 in high-end jewelry.

Court-appointed panel allocates $2.13 billion in legal fees from opioid settlements, with leading firms set to receive substantial shares.

Rising settlements and third-party litigation funding (TPLF) trends drive higher risks and costs for insurers, impacting policyholders and consumer prices.

A licensed insurance agent from Nash County has been charged with 74 felony counts, including identity theft and forgery, after allegedly forging life insurance applications to obtain funds illegally.

North Carolina has experienced a significant increase in insurance fraud since the COVID-19 pandemic, with seniors being heavily targeted by scams. State officials are urging vigilance and reporting to combat the issue.

At Carrier Management’s annual InsurTech Summit, Frank Giaoui of Optimalex Solutions and Shane Riedman of Verisk explored how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing property/casualty insurance claim processing.

Bradley Pierre has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for orchestrating a $60 million fraud targeting No-Fault automobile insurance companies, marking one of the largest such frauds in New York history.