Claims Pages
claimspages
Real Estate Fraud Scheme Leads to Prison Sentence for North Carolina Man

Real Estate Fraud Scheme Leads to Prison Sentence for North Carolina Man

Dennis S. Lepka, Jr. was sentenced to six and a half years in federal prison for orchestrating a fraudulent real estate scheme, targeting vulnerable communities and causing significant financial losses.
May 31, 2024 Fraud Legislation & Regulation Litigation Property North Carolina South Carolina

General Contractor Wins $4.8 Million Verdict in Contract Dispute

General Contractor Wins $4.8 Million Verdict in Contract Dispute

In a significant legal victory, CTA Construction Co. has been awarded $4.8 million in a contract dispute involving the renovation of the new Dedham Town Hall and Senior Center.
May 29, 2024 Insurance Industry Litigation Massachusetts

Montana Plumber Sentenced for Insurance Fraud to Begin House Arrest

Montana Plumber Sentenced for Insurance Fraud to Begin House Arrest

A Montana plumber was sentenced to five years in prison, suspended for five years of probation, and a 30-day term of house arrest for presenting a falsified insurance certificate.
May 29, 2024 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Montana

Tennessee Man Receives Federal Prison Sentence for Crop Insurance Fraud

Tennessee Man Receives Federal Prison Sentence for Crop Insurance Fraud

David Garrett Manion of Lafayette, Tennessee, has been sentenced to 3 years and 6 months in federal prison for defrauding the federal crop insurance program. The scheme, which took place from 2016 to 2022, also resulted in a restitution order of $3.5 million.
May 29, 2024 Fraud Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Kentucky Tennessee

Hacker Group Claims Responsibility for Cyberattack on Christie’s

Hacker Group Claims Responsibility for Cyberattack on Christie’s

A hacker group, RansomHub, has claimed responsibility for the recent cyberattack on Christie's auction house. The attack disrupted the auction house's website during a major event, forcing Christie's to suspend online bidding.
May 29, 2024 Insurance Industry Litigation Risk Management Technology

Missouri Court Rules Second Injury Fund Not Responsible for Worker’s Mental Injury

Missouri Court Rules Second Injury Fund Not Responsible for Worker’s Mental Injury

The Missouri Court of Appeals confirmed that the state-run Second Injury Fund is not responsible for a worker's permanent total disability benefits related to a psychological injury following a physical injury.
May 28, 2024 Insurance Industry Liability Litigation Workers' Compensation Missouri

Family Sues Over Fatal Allergic Reaction to Mislabeled Cookie Sold at Stew Leonard’s

Family Sues Over Fatal Allergic Reaction to Mislabeled Cookie Sold at Stew Leonard’s

The family of Orla Ruth Baxendale has filed a lawsuit against Stew Leonard's and Cookies United LLC after a mislabeled cookie caused a fatal allergic reaction, highlighting severe negligence in labeling.
May 28, 2024 Insurance Industry Liability Life & Health Litigation Connecticut New York

Insurance Adjusters Debate Skyrocketing Costs of Contents Cleaning and Salvage

Insurance Adjusters Debate Skyrocketing Costs of Contents Cleaning and Salvage

A Reddit thread reveals growing frustration among insurance adjusters and contractors over the high costs of contents cleaning and salvage operations.
May 24, 2024 Insurance Industry Litigation Property Risk Management

Florida Men Charged with Fraud in Staged Auto Accident Scheme

Florida Men Charged with Fraud in Staged Auto Accident Scheme

Four men in Miami-Dade County are facing charges for allegedly staging a car accident and submitting fraudulent insurance claims, resulting in payouts totaling over $50,000.
May 24, 2024 Auto Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Florida

Janitorial Company Owners Face Charges for $2.4 Million Payroll Fraud

Janitorial Company Owners Face Charges for $2.4 Million Payroll Fraud

A janitorial company in San Bernardino, California, is under scrutiny as its owners face multiple felony counts for allegedly underreporting over $2.4 million in payroll to evade workers' compensation premiums and payroll taxes.
May 24, 2024 Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Workers' Compensation California

Understanding Social Inflation and Reserve Development in P&C Insurance

Understanding Social Inflation and Reserve Development in P&C Insurance

Learn how social inflation is driving adverse reserve development in P&C insurance and what it means for future accident years.
May 24, 2024 Insurance Industry Liability Litigation Risk Management

Twin Doctors Admit Guilt in $45 Million Healthcare Fraud

Twin Doctors Admit Guilt in $45 Million Healthcare Fraud

Twin pain management doctors in Texas confessed to a $45 million healthcare fraud involving fake corticosteroid injections, facing up to 10 years in prison.
May 23, 2024 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Texas

Federal Court Rules USPS Wrongfully Fired Injured Probationary Worker in Oregon

Federal Court Rules USPS Wrongfully Fired Injured Probationary Worker in Oregon

U.S. Postal Service to compensate an Oregon mail carrier for wrongful termination and emotional distress following a workplace injury report.
May 23, 2024 Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Workers' Compensation California Florida Illinois New Jersey Oregon

Massachusetts Doctor Sentenced for Health Care Fraud and Opioid Overprescription

Massachusetts Doctor Sentenced for Health Care Fraud and Opioid Overprescription

Dr. Olarewaju James Oladipo receives 16 months in prison for defrauding health care programs and overprescribing opioids.
May 23, 2024 Fraud Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Litigation Massachusetts

Worker Wins $58 Million in LA Train Yard Injury Case

Worker Wins $58 Million in LA Train Yard Injury Case

Jury awards $58.35 million to train yard worker Pablo Scipione for injuries sustained while working at Kinkisharyo International's LA facility.
May 23, 2024 Liability Litigation Risk Management Workers' Compensation California
Primeau ForensicsAspen Claims ServiceOmega Forensic Engineering, IncHancock Claims ConsultantsWeller Salvage