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Court Rules Tenant Can’t Claim Total Loss for Pre-Fire Improvements

Court Rules Tenant Can’t Claim Total Loss for Pre-Fire Improvements

A Minnesota court ruled that a cellphone repair business is not entitled to total-loss coverage for $445,000 in tenant improvements made before a fire destroyed their leased space in a commercial building.
July 8, 2024 Insurance Industry Litigation Property Risk Management Minnesota

Marion County Record Reporter Settles Lawsuit Over Politically Charged Police Raid

Marion County Record Reporter Settles Lawsuit Over Politically Charged Police Raid

A former Marion County Record reporter has settled a federal lawsuit for $235,000 against the head of a Kansas police department following a politically motivated raid on the newspaper's offices.
July 8, 2024 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Kansas

Man Arrested for Roofing Scam Causing Nearly $20k in Damage

Man Arrested for Roofing Scam Causing Nearly $20k in Damage

A Pennsylvania solicitor was arrested for an insurance fraud scheme that caused nearly $20k in roof damage to a homeowner's property in 2023.
July 8, 2024 Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Property Pennsylvania

Farmers Insurance Addresses Adjuster Concerns Following Anonymous Letter

Farmers Insurance Addresses Adjuster Concerns Following Anonymous Letter

Farmers Insurance responds to claims of understaffing and overworking made by an anonymous group of in-house adjusters, following a significant increase in claims and workforce reduction.
July 2, 2024 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Workers' Compensation Alabama California Florida Georgia Tennessee

Adjuster’s Strategy Forces Uncooperative Claimant to Comply

Adjuster’s Strategy Forces Uncooperative Claimant to Comply

An insurance adjuster uses a debtor's own words to return a wrecked truck to his driveway, forcing the claimant to finally cooperate.
July 2, 2024 Auto Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation

Nationwide $2.75 Billion Health Care Fraud Scheme Leads to 193 Charges

Nationwide $2.75 Billion Health Care Fraud Scheme Leads to 193 Charges

Nearly 200 individuals, including 13 from New Jersey, have been charged in a $2.75 billion health care fraud scheme that targeted Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and private insurers.
July 1, 2024 Fraud Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Litigation New Jersey

Detroit Limits Police Use of Facial Recognition After Wrongful Arrest

Detroit Limits Police Use of Facial Recognition After Wrongful Arrest

Following a wrongful arrest, Detroit Police Department faces new restrictions on the use of facial recognition technology, prohibiting arrests based solely on its results.
July 1, 2024 Legislation & Regulation Liability Litigation Technology Michigan

Norfolk Southern Sued by Insurers Over Ohio Train Derailment

Norfolk Southern Sued by Insurers Over Ohio Train Derailment

Erie Insurance and other insurers have filed a lawsuit against Norfolk Southern, alleging negligence and state law violations following the 2023 Ohio train derailment and chemical spill.
July 1, 2024 Insurance Industry Liability Litigation Risk Management Ohio

Florida Home Insurance Premiums Rise Slower Than Expected Thanks to Legal Reforms

Florida Home Insurance Premiums Rise Slower Than Expected Thanks to Legal Reforms

Home insurance premiums in Florida increased 80% less than expected in 2023 due to legislative reforms addressing legal system abuses, along with lower inflation in replacement costs, according to Triple-I.
July 1, 2024 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Property Florida

Cybersecurity Gaps Leave General Contractor Liable in Phishing Scam

Cybersecurity Gaps Leave General Contractor Liable in Phishing Scam

A phishing attack against a subcontractor highlights the importance of cybersecurity in the construction industry.
July 1, 2024 Liability Litigation Risk Management Technology Connecticut Maryland

El Paso Woman Files $1 Million Lawsuit Against Mexican Resort Over Husband’s Electrocution

El Paso Woman Files $1 Million Lawsuit Against Mexican Resort Over Husband’s Electrocution

Lizzette Zambrano sues Sonoran Sea Resort for over $1 million after her husband, Jorge Guillen, was electrocuted in a hot tub, leaving her critically injured and claiming his life.
June 17, 2024 Liability Litigation Property Risk Management Arizona Texas

Florida Appeals Court Reverses Workers’ Compensation Award for Former MLB Player

Florida Appeals Court Reverses Workers’ Compensation Award for Former MLB Player

The First District Court of Appeal of Florida has reversed a workers' compensation award in favor of Austin Sodders, a former pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.
June 17, 2024 Insurance Industry Litigation Workers' Compensation Florida

Lex Machina Reports Trends in Insurance Litigation for 2024

Lex Machina Reports Trends in Insurance Litigation for 2024

Lex Machina, a LexisNexis company, has released its 2024 Insurance Litigation Report, providing an in-depth analysis of trends in federal district and appellate courts from 2021 to 2023.
June 17, 2024 Insurance Industry Liability Litigation Property Louisiana

Alameda County DA Sues Home Insurance Companies for Underinsuring Homes

Alameda County DA Sues Home Insurance Companies for Underinsuring Homes

The Alameda County District Attorney's Consumer Justice Bureau has filed a lawsuit against several home insurance carriers in California, including Farmers Insurance Exchange.
June 17, 2024 Fraud Legislation & Regulation Litigation Property California

Gemini and NY Attorney General Reach $50M Settlement

Gemini and NY Attorney General Reach $50M Settlement

Gemini has reached a $50 million settlement with the New York Attorney General's office, resolving allegations of defrauding investors.
June 14, 2024 Fraud Legislation & Regulation Litigation Technology New York
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