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Safelite Reaches $31 Million Settlement in Insurance Fraud Lawsuit

Safelite and a former employee reached a $31 million settlement in lawsuits alleging the company engaged in fraudulent billing practices for auto glass repairs and cleaning services.
March 11 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation California Illinois

Dash Cam Captures Wild Hummer H2 Insurance Scam Attempt

A motorist in Denver narrowly avoided a suspicious insurance fraud attempt when a reckless Hummer H2 driver suddenly braked and reversed toward their vehicle. Thanks to a dash cam, the incident was recorded, showing what appears to be either an attempted scam or extreme road rage.
March 7 Auto Fraud Litigation Risk Management Colorado

Landlord Found Guilty of Murder After Tenants Die in Fire at Illegal Rental

A Washington, D.C. landlord was convicted of second-degree murder after two tenants died in a fire due to severe safety code violations, including blocked exits and missing smoke alarms.
March 7 Legislation & Regulation Liability Litigation Risk Management District Of Columbia

Organized Train Heists Targeting Nike Sneakers in California and Arizona Continue

Thieves have stolen nearly $2 million worth of Nike sneakers from BNSF trains in California and Arizona in a series of well-coordinated heists since last March. Despite multiple arrests, including a suspected ringleader, the thefts persist.
March 5 Fraud Litigation Property Risk Management Arizona California

Georgia Court Rules in Favor of Injured Worker Despite Prior Medical Misrepresentation

A Georgia appellate court ruled that an employer cannot use a worker’s prior undisclosed injury against them if the employer knowingly continued their employment before a subsequent workplace injury occurred.
March 4 Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Workers' Compensation Georgia

Firefighter Indicted for Alleged Workers’ Compensation Fraud

An Ohio firefighter has been indicted on charges of workers’ compensation fraud and theft, accused of unlawfully obtaining benefits between January and February 2022.
March 4 Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Workers' Compensation Ohio

Florida Insurance Market Strengthens as Legal Reforms Curb Costs

Legislative reforms targeting legal system abuse and claim fraud are improving Florida’s insurance market, reducing litigation, attracting insurers, and slowing premium increases.
March 4 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Property Florida

AI-Powered Fraud Is Reshaping Insurance—Are Insurers Keeping Up?

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing fraud detection in insurance, but as fraudsters adopt AI-driven tactics, the industry faces an escalating arms race. Insurers that fail to invest in AI risk being outpaced by increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes.
March 3 Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Technology

Former New Orleans Officer and Nevada Attorney Accused in Insurance Fraud Scheme

A former police officer and current attorney is accused of orchestrating an insurance fraud scheme involving inflated art valuations and false police reports.
March 3 Fraud Insurance Industry Liability Litigation California Louisiana Nevada

California Lawsuit Targets Apple Over PFAS in Watch Bands

Two California residents filed a class action lawsuit against Apple, alleging the company misrepresented the health risks of PFAS chemicals used in its Apple Watch bands.
February 25 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management California

Woman Sentenced for Insurance Fraud After Claim Photos Found Online

Rhonda Keisha Powell of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, has been sentenced to 45 days in jail for felony insurance fraud after investigators discovered that photos she submitted with her claim were easily found on the internet.
February 25 Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Risk Management Maryland

Tampa Contractor Sentenced to 4 Years, Ordered to Pay $55M for Fraud and Safety Violations

A Tampa-based contractor was sentenced to four years in prison and ordered to pay over $55 million in restitution for fraud, tax evasion, and workplace violations that led to an employee’s death.
February 24 Fraud Litigation Risk Management Workers' Compensation Florida

Maryland’s Crackdown on Workplace Fraud Uncovers Thousands of Misclassified Workers

Maryland’s Joint Enforcement Task Force on Workplace Fraud identified over 5,500 misclassified workers in 2024, recovering millions in lost wages and tax revenue while proposing stronger enforcement measures.
February 24 Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Workers' Compensation Maryland

California Drivers Targeted by Predatory Towing Scam After Accidents

A fraudulent tow truck scheme is spreading across California, with scammers seizing vehicles after crashes and demanding excessive fees before releasing them to owners.
February 21 Auto Fraud Legislation & Regulation Litigation California

Detroit Man Sentenced to Over Four Years for $1M Unemployment Fraud Scheme

A Detroit man has been sentenced to 51 months in prison and ordered to pay over $900,000 in restitution for his role in a multi-state unemployment fraud scheme targeting COVID-19 relief funds.
February 21 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Maryland Michigan Pennsylvania
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