Orlando Trio Admits to $58 Million Construction Payroll Fraud Scheme
Three Orlando residents face prison time after pleading guilty to a years-long fraud scheme that evaded workers’ comp premiums and payroll taxes in the construction sector.
April 7
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Florida
Georgia Insurer Challenges $22 Million Jury Verdict After Truck Crash
A Georgia insurer is refusing to pay a $22 million jury award after a truck accident, spotlighting tensions between policy limits, tort reform, and bad faith allegations.
April 4
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Georgia
Triple-I’s 2024 Report Showcases Advocacy Wins Media Milestones and Economic Insight
Triple-I’s 2024 Annual Report highlights record media presence, advocacy on legal system abuse, AI insights, and economic research that shaped the P/C insurance landscape.
April 4
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
Judge Rejects J&J’s $10B Settlement, Citing Insufficient Plaintiff Support
A judge has rejected Johnson & Johnson’s $10 billion settlement proposal for talc-related ovarian cancer lawsuits, citing insufficient plaintiff support and procedural flaws. The decision forces J&J back to the tort system, impacting potential future claims and litigation strategies for insurers.
April 2
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Texas
Construction Site Injury Fraud Allegations Spark Legal Battle in New York City
Construction leaders say fraudulent injury claims are driving up costs and insurance rates, but critics argue that systemic safety issues and legal rights are being overlooked.
March 31
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
New York
Former Mars Wrigley Manager Accused of Stealing $28 Million Through Elaborate Fraud Scheme
A Connecticut man faces a nine-count federal indictment after allegedly stealing over $28 million from Mars Inc. through fake companies, diverted payments, and tax evasion.
March 31
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Connecticut
Georgia Moves Closer to Tort Reform with New Restrictions on Third-Party Litigation Funding
Georgia lawmakers approved Senate Bill 69, targeting third-party litigation funding and foreign investment in lawsuits, as part of Gov. Brian Kemp’s broader tort reform effort.
March 31
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Georgia
State Farm Defeats Class Action Claim Over Xactimate Estimates in Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania federal judge ruled that State Farm did not breach policy terms or act in bad faith by using its preferred loss estimation method, dismissing the homeowners’ lawsuit.
March 27
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Technology
California
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Break the Doom Loop by Shifting from Conflict to Curiosity in Claims
Litigators and claims professionals can avoid prolonged disputes by shifting from adversarial thinking to a curious, problem-solving mindset focused on resolution.
March 27
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Oregon Court Overturns Six-Figure Contingency Fee in Hartford Insurance Case
An Oregon appellate court has ruled against awarding attorney fees based on a percentage of recovery in an insurance settlement, emphasizing the importance of hourly rates.
March 25
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Oregon
Root Insurance Pays $975K to Settle Data Breach That Exposed Driver’s License Info of Thousands in New York
New York AG Letitia James secured $975,000 from Root Insurance after a website vulnerability allowed hackers to steal over 44,000 New Yorkers’ driver’s license numbers.
March 24
Auto
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
New York
Ohio
New York Attorney General Sues National General and Allstate Over Data Breaches
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against National General and its parent company, Allstate, alleging failures in protecting consumer data, leading to two cyberattacks that exposed thousands of driver’s license numbers.
March 11
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
New York
Safelite Reaches $31 Million Settlement in Insurance Fraud Lawsuit
Safelite and a former employee reached a $31 million settlement in lawsuits alleging the company engaged in fraudulent billing practices for auto glass repairs and cleaning services.
March 11
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
California
Illinois
Dash Cam Captures Wild Hummer H2 Insurance Scam Attempt
A motorist in Denver narrowly avoided a suspicious insurance fraud attempt when a reckless Hummer H2 driver suddenly braked and reversed toward their vehicle. Thanks to a dash cam, the incident was recorded, showing what appears to be either an attempted scam or extreme road rage.
March 7
Auto
Fraud
Litigation
Risk Management
Colorado
Landlord Found Guilty of Murder After Tenants Die in Fire at Illegal Rental
A Washington, D.C. landlord was convicted of second-degree murder after two tenants died in a fire due to severe safety code violations, including blocked exits and missing smoke alarms.
March 7
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
District Of Columbia
