Correction Officers Accused of Defrauding NYC Workers’ Comp System Through False Injury Claims

Three current and former Rikers Island correction officers are accused of faking on-duty injuries to claim nearly $1 million in workers’ compensation benefits.
May 20 Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Workers' Compensation New York

Former California City Official Accused of Embezzling Nearly $200K in Insurance Fraud Scheme

A former assistant city manager in La Cañada Flintridge faces 34 felony charges for allegedly diverting nearly $200,000 in insurance claim checks to his personal account.
May 20 Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Risk Management California

Former FBI Agent Unpacks How a Massive Health Insurance Scam Took Root in Pennsylvania and Spread Nationwide

A federal investigation into a sweeping health insurance fraud scheme that began in Reading, Pennsylvania, highlights how scammers stole millions from thousands of victims nationwide.
May 20 Fraud Insurance Industry Life & Health Litigation Pennsylvania

West Virginia Man Charged After Illegally Using Over $20K in Deceased Relative’s Workers’ Comp Payments

A Salt Rock resident faces multiple felony charges after admitting to using more than $20,000 in workers’ comp benefits sent in error to his deceased relative’s account.
May 20 Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Workers' Compensation West Virginia

Escrow Officer Sentenced to Prison for Orchestrating $350K Title Fraud Scheme in Texas

A McAllen, Texas escrow officer was sentenced to 24 months in prison for wire fraud after falsifying real estate documents and defrauding lenders and buyers of over $350,000.
May 13 Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Property Texas

Newark Flight Delays Return Amid Telecom Failures as FAA Pushes System Upgrades

A telecom issue at Philadelphia’s radar facility triggered Newark flight delays again, highlighting ongoing infrastructure gaps and sparking urgent FAA upgrade plans.
May 12 Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Technology New Jersey New York Pennsylvania

Florida Appeals Court Backs Insurer’s Right to Enforce Repair Option in Homeowner Dispute

A recent Florida appellate ruling reinforces insurers’ authority to enforce managed repair clauses, highlighting the importance of policy clarity in property claim disputes.
May 12 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Property Florida

Why Data Exfiltration Has Replaced Ransomware as the Top Cyber Threat

As ransomware attacks evolve, data theft has overtaken system encryption as the primary threat, driving up cyber insurance claims and shifting insurer response strategies.
May 12 Insurance Industry Litigation Risk Management Technology

Nationwide Auto Theft Ring Busted as Queens DA Charges 20 in $4.6M Scheme

Prosecutors say a sophisticated criminal network used social media to resell 126 stolen cars in a multi-state operation that spanned from New York to Tennessee.
May 9 Fraud Litigation Risk Management Technology Massachusetts New Jersey New York Tennessee

Billing Frustrations Spark Honest Dialogue Between Carriers and Defense Counsel

CLM’s Litigation Management Task Force is tackling billing friction, talent recruitment, and tech adoption with candid conversations aimed at reshaping defense counsel compensation.
May 9 Education & Training Insurance Industry Litigation Technology

Care Facility Worker Wins $40K in Retaliation Penalties After Reporting Safety and Labor Violations

A San Jose care facility worker was awarded over $40,000 in penalties after being unlawfully fired for reporting unsafe conditions and labor violations to California authorities.
May 8 Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Workers' Compensation California

States Take Legal Action Over Halted Federal EV Charger Funds Amid Trump Policy Shift

Seventeen states have sued the Trump administration over the indefinite suspension of $3.3 billion in electric vehicle charger funding mandated by the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
May 8 Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Technology

Delta Faces Class Action Over 2024 Outage Refund Failures

A federal judge ruled that Delta Air Lines could be liable for breach of contract after failing to refund passengers affected by the 2024 CrowdStrike outage.
May 7 Insurance Industry Litigation Risk Management Technology

Burger King Faces Federal Court over Whopper Size Misrepresentation Claims

A federal judge in Florida ruled that Burger King must face a lawsuit accusing the company of falsely advertising the Whopper’s size and ingredients in promotional materials.
May 7 Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Risk Management Florida

Google Could Be Forced to Sell Key Ad Tech Units After Antitrust Ruling

Following an antitrust ruling, the U.S. Justice Department is pushing for Google to sell its ad exchange and publisher ad server to break up its ad tech dominance.
May 7 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Technology Virginia

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