
NTSB Recommends Urgent Bridge Inspections Across the U.S.
The National Transportation Safety Board has urged federal and state authorities to review inspection reports and address maintenance issues for bridges made of uncoated weathering steel, following the 2022 Fern Hollow Bridge collapse in Pittsburgh.
May 28, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
Pennsylvania

Twin Doctors Admit Guilt in $45 Million Healthcare Fraud
Twin pain management doctors in Texas confessed to a $45 million healthcare fraud involving fake corticosteroid injections, facing up to 10 years in prison.
May 23, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Texas

Federal Court Rules USPS Wrongfully Fired Injured Probationary Worker in Oregon
U.S. Postal Service to compensate an Oregon mail carrier for wrongful termination and emotional distress following a workplace injury report.
May 23, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California
Florida
Illinois
New Jersey
Oregon

Massachusetts Doctor Sentenced for Health Care Fraud and Opioid Overprescription
Dr. Olarewaju James Oladipo receives 16 months in prison for defrauding health care programs and overprescribing opioids.
May 23, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
Massachusetts

Leveraging AI for Plain Language in Life Insurance Communications
Regulatory demands for plain language drive life insurers to adopt generative AI tools to improve customer communications and ensure clarity and compliance.
May 22, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Technology

Virginia Court Denies Workers’ Compensation for Dean Injured in Hallway Fall
The Virginia Court of Appeals has ruled against a community college dean’s claim for workers’ compensation benefits, finding her hallway fall did not arise from an employment-related risk.
May 22, 2024
Education & Training
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Virginia

Gina Raimondo Unveils Strategic Vision for AI Safety and Global Cooperation
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo announces strategic vision for AI safety and plans for a global network of AI Safety Institutes, emphasizing international cooperation to mitigate AI risks.
May 22, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
California

Florida’s Property Insurance Market Shows Signs of Stabilization in 2024
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation reports a downward trend in property insurance rates for 2024, indicating market stabilization due to recent reforms.
May 21, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Louisiana

Woman Indicted on 51 Fraud Counts Over False Property Ownership Claims
A Georgia woman was indicted on 51 counts of fraud for filing false property claims in Virginia, including Indiantown Park and historic Eyre Hall.
May 21, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Georgia
Virginia

Illinois Roofing Contractor Pays $365K in Penalties After Labor Department Seizes Assets
An Illinois roofing company has finally paid $365,576 in fines and interest after the Department of Labor seized its assets for repeatedly endangering employees.
May 21, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Illinois
Wisconsin

Elderly Arizona Woman Sentenced to Prison for Insurance Fraud
A 72-year-old woman from Green Valley, Arizona, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison and ordered to pay restitution for defrauding elderly clients in an insurance scam.
May 21, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Arizona

Ohio Faces Growing Threat from Insurance Enrollment Fraud
Insurance enrollment fraud is leaving vulnerable Ohioans without proper coverage, prompting calls for urgent government intervention to protect patients.
May 21, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Ohio

Florida’s $3 Billion Insurance Bailout Largely Untouched, Industry Shows Signs of Recovery
Despite a $3 billion fund set aside to stabilize Florida’s property insurance market, most of the money remains unused, though there are modest signs of market improvement amid ongoing high costs and insurer challenges.
May 20, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Florida

AI Startup Lovo Sued for Allegedly Using Actors’ Voices Without Consent
Berkeley-based AI firm Lovo faces a class action lawsuit from voice actors Paul Lehrman and Linnea Sage, who allege their voices were used without permission for the company’s AI generator, Genny.
May 20, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
California
New York

2024 Product Recall Insights: Trends and Predictions for US Industries
The 2024 State of the Nation Recall Index report by Sedgwick highlights key trends, statistics, and predictions in product recalls across US industries, including pharmaceuticals, consumer products, automotive, medical devices, and food and drink.
May 17, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Michigan
Minnesota



