Father and Son Found Guilty of Arson and Insurance Fraud in Michigan Restaurant Fire
A jury convicted the co-owners of Charlie’s Family Grill of arson and insurance fraud after fires destroyed their White Cloud restaurant and garage in early 2023.
August 14
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Michigan
Fake Slip and Fall on Banana Peel at Goodwill Leads to Insurance Fraud Charge
A staged fall in a Goodwill parking lot, falsely blamed on a banana peel and later a broken lighter, has led to an insurance fraud charge following a months-long investigation.
August 14
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Weird
Connecticut
Aon Sued Over Alleged Fraud in Vesttoo Credit Insurance Dealings
A creditor trust for bankrupt AI firm Vesttoo has sued Aon, claiming the broker committed fraud while promoting credit insurance linked to a failed funding scheme.
August 14
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Historic Oregon Hotel in Foreclosure After Owners Report Major Fraud Losses
The century-old Prospect Hotel near Crater Lake closed after alleged embezzlement by a trusted associate left owners facing lawsuits, loan defaults, and bank garnishment.
August 11
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Oregon
Mastering Property Claim Investigations with Subject Matter Experts
A guide to working effectively with subject matter experts in property claims—from basic investigations to litigation-ready forensic reports and cost analyses.
August 7
Education & Training
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
California Defense Firm and Investor Settle Cybersecurity Violations for $1.75 Million
Aero Turbine and Gallant Capital will pay $1.75 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations tied to cybersecurity failures in an Air Force contract from 2018 to 2020.
August 5
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
California
Florida Insurance Agent Sentenced for Premium Theft and Civil Misconduct
A former Florida insurance agent is now behind bars after stealing client premiums and facing multiple lawsuits, including a major Hurricane Ian-related judgment.
August 5
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Florida
Legal Tech That Fits Lawyer Workflows Improves Practice Without Disruption
Legal tech adoption improves when platforms align with how lawyers actually work—supporting tasks, reducing friction, and enhancing practice without added complexity.
August 5
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Tesla Held Partly Liable in Fatal Florida Autopilot Crash, Jury Awards $243 Million
A Miami jury found Tesla partially responsible for a 2019 crash involving its Autopilot feature, awarding over $240 million in damages to the victims and their families.
August 4
Auto
Liability
Litigation
Technology
Florida
California FAIR Plan Faces Legal Action Over Alleged Smoke Damage Claim Denials
California’s insurance commissioner accuses the FAIR Plan of violating claims laws and misleading regulators over wildfire smoke damage coverage, sparking a rare enforcement case.
August 4
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
California
Colorado
Former Insurance Agent Accused of Defrauding Clients in Fake Marijuana Investment Scheme
A former insurance agent in California has been charged with stealing over $1.8 million from clients in a fraudulent cannabis investment scheme called ‘House of Green.’
August 1
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
California
Wine Server Defends Against Liability in Fatal Drunk Driving Crash After Work Event
A liquor server and distributor argue they aren’t liable for a woman’s fatal crash following a mandatory wine tasting, claiming she was responsible for her own actions.
August 1
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Connecticut
From Cold War Deals to Nuclear Verdicts Reclaiming the Insurance Lawyer’s Role
A Cold War prisoner swap led by an insurance lawyer reminds us that claims professionals still shape high-stakes outcomes—if we stay sharp, strategic, and proactive.
August 1
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
Rising Litigation Costs and Tort Reform Momentum Shape Liability Claims in 2025
Tort reform efforts in states like Georgia and Florida are reshaping the liability claims landscape in 2025, as litigation costs soar and attorney involvement rises rapidly.
August 1
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
California
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
What Happens When Alcohol Voids Your Auto Insurance in Louisiana
A Louisiana court upheld an insurer’s right to deny coverage based on a BAC exclusion, highlighting how drunk driving can void auto claims in many U.S. states.
July 29
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Louisiana
