Florida Insurance Executives Challenge Regulatory Crackdown on Past Leadership of Insolvent Carriers
In response to Florida's stringent regulations, insurance executives are debating the fairness and constitutionality of actions aimed at past leaders of failed companies.
May 1, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Florida
Johnson & Johnson Proposes $6.5 Billion Settlement to Resolve Cancer Lawsuits
Johnson & Johnson seeks to settle tens of thousands of claims alleging its talc products caused ovarian cancer with a proposed $6.5 billion settlement.
May 1, 2024
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Litigation
Risk Management
New Jersey
Florida Insurers Face Legal Challenges for Employing Unlicensed Adjusters After Hurricane Irma
Recent lawsuits in South Florida highlight allegations against property insurers for using unlicensed and inexperienced claims adjusters, potentially undermining homeowner claims.
April 25, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Florida
Water Intrusion Takes Center Stage in Construction Litigation
Water intrusion is increasingly cited in construction-defect litigation, spotlighting the need for precise diagnostics and robust building practices.
April 25, 2024
Litigation
Property
Technology
Florida
West Virginia Supreme Court Ruling Changes Workers’ Compensation Disability Determinations
A recent ruling by the West Virginia Supreme Court mandates that preexisting conditions should not reduce disability awards unless total permanent disability is involved.
April 24, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
West Virginia
Globe Life Addresses DOJ Investigation and Rejects Fraud Allegations Amidst Stock Plunge
Globe Life has confirmed it is cooperating with a DOJ probe into sales practices while strongly denying fraud allegations by short-seller Fuzzy Panda Research.
April 24, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Litigation
Pennsylvania
Texas
Japanese Healthcare Professionals Sue Google Over Damaging Reviews on Maps App
A group of Japanese healthcare providers has filed a lawsuit against Google, seeking damages for negative reviews on Google Maps, alleging significant business harm.
April 23, 2024
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
DraftKings Faces Lawsuit in New York Over Misleading ’Risk-Free’ Bet Promotions
A new class action lawsuit claims DraftKings misled New York customers with promotions promising "risk-free" bets that weren't entirely risk-free.
April 22, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Massachusetts
New York
Walgreens Reaches Settlement with City of Philadelphia Over Opioid Claims
In a landmark settlement, Walgreens agrees to pay $110 million to the City of Philadelphia, settling allegations of improper opioid distribution.
April 22, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Pennsylvania
Federal Court Orders Arbitration in GEICO Fraud Case Against Chiropractors
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that claims of insurance fraud under New Jersey's PIP statute must go to arbitration, reversing previous decisions against three chiropractors.
April 19, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
New Jersey
North Carolina Public Adjuster and Roofing Contractor Son to Face Charges in Insurance Scam
A North Carolina mother and her son are accused of defrauding over $20,600 through bogus insurance claims involving home repairs.
April 18, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
North Carolina
Connecticut Man Sentenced for $900K Medicaid Fraud Involving Unlicensed Counseling Claims
Ramon Apellaniz of East Hartford is sentenced to prison and must pay $900,000 after fraudulently billing Medicaid for unlicensed counseling services.
April 18, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
Connecticut
Newton’s Laws Applied: Stabilizing the Tripartite Relationship in Insurance Claims
Isaac Newton's principles offer a unique perspective on maintaining balance among insurers, insureds, and defense counsel to mitigate legal risks.
April 17, 2024
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Rising Demand and High-Risk Trends Reshape the Construction Industry
John Posa highlights the growth in construction projects and the increasing challenges from defect claims and litigation risks.
April 17, 2024
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Texas
Former Chiropractor Receives Over Half Century Sentence for Massive Workers’ Compensation Fraud
Former chiropractor sentenced to 54 years for orchestrating a $150 million workers' compensation fraud scheme in Riverside, California.
April 16, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
California
