
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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




