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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, 2025 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Maryland Michigan Pennsylvania

Ohio Woman Sentenced for Arson and Insurance Fraud Scheme

Angela Frase of Sterling, Ohio, has been sentenced to two years in prison for staging a hate crime and committing insurance fraud after setting multiple fires at her home.
February 21, 2025 Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Property Ohio

Dallas Man Sentenced to Over 13 Years for $5M Insurance Fraud Scheme

A Texas man was sentenced to 157 months in federal prison for orchestrating a $4.4 million insurance fraud scheme that involved stolen client information and misdirected payments.
February 21, 2025 Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Risk Management Texas

Tesla Recalls 380,000 Vehicles Over Power Steering Assist Failure

Tesla is recalling nearly 380,000 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in the U.S. due to a power steering assist failure linked to older software, increasing the risk of a crash.
February 21, 2025 Auto Litigation Risk Management Technology

Litigation Management Task Force Sets Clear Priorities for the Future

CLM’s Litigation Management Task Force is tackling industry-wide challenges, focusing on cost management, talent retention, and litigation guidelines to improve collaboration.
February 21, 2025 Insurance Industry Litigation Risk Management

Georgia Woman Sues Fertility Clinic Over Embryo Mix-Up That Led to Custody Battle

A Georgia woman claims a fertility clinic mistakenly implanted the wrong embryo, leading her to carry and give birth to another couple’s baby. She later had to surrender the child in an emotional legal battle.
February 21, 2025 Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Litigation Risk Management Georgia South Carolina

Delta Offers $30,000 to Passengers After Crash-Landing in Toronto

Delta Air Lines is offering $30,000 to each passenger of Flight 4819, which crash-landed and flipped upside down in Toronto. Investigators are still determining the cause of the accident.
February 20, 2025 Insurance Industry Litigation Risk Management Minnesota

Saint Vincent’s to Pay $29M Over Alleged False Claims Act Violations

Saint Vincent’s Catholic Medical Centers of New York will pay $29 million to settle allegations of False Claims Act violations related to overpayments from the Department of Defense for healthcare services provided to retired military members and their families.
February 17, 2025 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Maine New York

Nevada Woman Admits to Filing $98M in Fraudulent COVID-19 Tax Credit Claims

Las Vegas resident admits to conspiracy in filing over 1,200 false tax returns, securing $33M in fraudulent IRS refunds for personal gain.
February 17, 2025 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Nevada

Two Fraudsters Admit to $577 Million Cryptocurrency Scam

Two Estonian men have pleaded guilty to running a $577 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that defrauded hundreds of thousands worldwide. They now face up to 20 years in prison.
February 17, 2025 Fraud Legislation & Regulation Litigation Technology Washington

Ohio Insurance Agent Sentenced for $1.4 Million Fraud Scheme

Former Ohio insurance agent Rhonda Chandler received probation and faces prison if she violates terms after pleading guilty to stealing over $1.4 million in pre-need funeral insurance funds.
February 14, 2025 Fraud Insurance Industry Life & Health Litigation Ohio

Strengthening Exposure Management to Address Hidden Insurance Risks

Overlooking excluded risks in exposure management can lead to financial strain for insurers. A proactive approach helps mitigate costs from non-indemnifiable claims.
February 14, 2025 Catastrophe Litigation Risk Management Technology California North Carolina

Michigan Expands Auto Theft Task Force to Combat Rising Crime

Michigan is tackling surging auto theft by expanding its Auto Fraud Task Force, partnering with law enforcement to curb organized crime and reduce insurance costs.
February 12, 2025 Auto Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Michigan

Amazon Reaches $4M Settlement Over Allegations of Withholding Flex Driver Tips

Amazon agreed to pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit from Washington, D.C.’s attorney general, who alleged the company misled consumers and misused driver tips between 2016 and 2019.
February 11, 2025 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management District Of Columbia

Hawaii’s High Court Weighs Insurance Dispute Over Maui Wildfire Settlement

Hawaii’s Supreme Court is considering a critical insurance dispute that could determine the fate of a $4 billion settlement for victims of the devastating 2023 Maui wildfire. The case hinges on whether insurers can independently sue the defendants to recover claims they’ve paid.
February 11, 2025 Catastrophe Litigation Property Subrogation Hawaii
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