Litigation Management Task Force Sets Clear Priorities for the Future
CLM’s Litigation Management Task Force is tackling industry-wide challenges, focusing on cost management, talent retention, and litigation guidelines to improve collaboration.
February 21
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Georgia Woman Sues Fertility Clinic Over Embryo Mix-Up That Led to Custody Battle
A Georgia woman claims a fertility clinic mistakenly implanted the wrong embryo, leading her to carry and give birth to another couple’s baby. She later had to surrender the child in an emotional legal battle.
February 21
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
Risk Management
Georgia
South Carolina
Delta Offers $30,000 to Passengers After Crash-Landing in Toronto
Delta Air Lines is offering $30,000 to each passenger of Flight 4819, which crash-landed and flipped upside down in Toronto. Investigators are still determining the cause of the accident.
February 20
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Minnesota
Saint Vincent’s to Pay $29M Over Alleged False Claims Act Violations
Saint Vincent’s Catholic Medical Centers of New York will pay $29 million to settle allegations of False Claims Act violations related to overpayments from the Department of Defense for healthcare services provided to retired military members and their families.
February 17
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Maine
New York
Nevada Woman Admits to Filing $98M in Fraudulent COVID-19 Tax Credit Claims
Las Vegas resident admits to conspiracy in filing over 1,200 false tax returns, securing $33M in fraudulent IRS refunds for personal gain.
February 17
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Nevada
Two Fraudsters Admit to $577 Million Cryptocurrency Scam
Two Estonian men have pleaded guilty to running a $577 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that defrauded hundreds of thousands worldwide. They now face up to 20 years in prison.
February 17
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
Washington
Ohio Insurance Agent Sentenced for $1.4 Million Fraud Scheme
Former Ohio insurance agent Rhonda Chandler received probation and faces prison if she violates terms after pleading guilty to stealing over $1.4 million in pre-need funeral insurance funds.
February 14
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Litigation
Ohio
Strengthening Exposure Management to Address Hidden Insurance Risks
Overlooking excluded risks in exposure management can lead to financial strain for insurers. A proactive approach helps mitigate costs from non-indemnifiable claims.
February 14
Catastrophe
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
California
North Carolina
Michigan Expands Auto Theft Task Force to Combat Rising Crime
Michigan is tackling surging auto theft by expanding its Auto Fraud Task Force, partnering with law enforcement to curb organized crime and reduce insurance costs.
February 12
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Michigan
Amazon Reaches $4M Settlement Over Allegations of Withholding Flex Driver Tips
Amazon agreed to pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit from Washington, D.C.’s attorney general, who alleged the company misled consumers and misused driver tips between 2016 and 2019.
February 11
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
District Of Columbia
Hawaii’s High Court Weighs Insurance Dispute Over Maui Wildfire Settlement
Hawaii’s Supreme Court is considering a critical insurance dispute that could determine the fate of a $4 billion settlement for victims of the devastating 2023 Maui wildfire. The case hinges on whether insurers can independently sue the defendants to recover claims they’ve paid.
February 11
Catastrophe
Litigation
Property
Subrogation
Hawaii
The Future of P&C Insurance Claims Depends on True Transformation
The insurance claims industry has seen incremental progress over the years, but true transformation remains elusive. To keep pace with technological advancements and consumer expectations, insurers must move beyond outdated processes and fragmented solutions.
February 11
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Cyber Insurance Outlook for 2025: Pricing Trends, Risks, and Coverage Developments
The cyber insurance market remained favorable for buyers in 2024, with lower premiums and increased coverage options despite high-profile cyber incidents. However, risks such as supply chain attacks, regulatory enforcement, and artificial intelligence (AI) security concerns are shaping the industry’s future.
February 6
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Texas Law Firm Escapes $2M Fine for Alleged Hurricane Laura Insurance Fraud
A judge ruled that Louisiana’s insurance regulator lacked authority to fine McClenny, Moseley & Associates for alleged fraudulent hurricane claims, sparking further legal debate.
February 6
Catastrophe
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Louisiana
Texas
Uber Not Liable for Driver’s Assault on Passenger, Judge Rules
A federal judge ruled that Uber isn’t liable for an assault by one of its drivers, dismissing a passenger’s lawsuit. The court found no evidence that Uber knew of the driver’s violent tendencies.
February 6
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Pennsylvania
