No-Fault Insurance Fraud: Allstate Files Racketeering Suit Against Detroit Medical Clinics
Auto insurance giant Allstate claims in a new federal lawsuit that it fell victim to a racketeering conspiracy involving six metro Detroit patient treatment clinics, an MRI center and a medical transportation company that Allstate says acted together and made millions by abusing Michigans no-fault insurance system.
April 24, 2019
Auto
Fraud
Liability
Litigation
Michigan
Mazda Recalls Nearly 190,000 Cars Due To Failing Wipers
Mazda is recalling nearly 190,000 Mazda 3 compact cars in the U.S. because the windshield wipers can fail. The company says in documents posted Saturday by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that the recall covers cars from the 2016 through 2018 model years.
April 16, 2019
Auto
Subrogation
Alabama
Alaska
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Arkansas
California
Tyson Recalling 34 Tons Of Chicken Strips For Possible Metal Contamination
Tyson Foods Inc is recalling about 69,000 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken strips that may be contaminated with metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said late on Thursday.
March 22, 2019
Subrogation
Alabama
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California
Cyber-Threat Awareness Requires Training And Vigilance
Employees need training when it comes to recognizing potential cyber threats. They should be on notice that, no matter their position within an organization, they too are responsible for doing their part in maintaining security standards and following proper reporting protocols.
March 21, 2019
Education & Training
Risk Management
Alabama
Alaska
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Arkansas
California
Nearly Half Of Americans Dont Have Home Inventory List In Case Of Disaster Study
Nearly half of US residents have never made a home inventory list in case of a natural disaster, according to new data from Farmers Insurance.
March 21, 2019
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
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Arkansas
California
Fiat Chrysler To Recall Nearly 900K Vehicles Over Emissions Standards
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV will recall about 965,000 gasoline-powered vehicles in the United States and Canada that do not meet emissions standards and will replace their catalytic converters, officials said on Wednesday.
March 14, 2019
Auto
Subrogation
Alabama
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California
What is Disability, Really?
It is an issue we struggle with, and a difficult one to solve. Much of the activity in workers comp is centered around the concept of disability; what it is and how much it is worth for the individual who has been assigned with that designation.
March 13, 2019
Workers' Compensation
Alabama
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California
1.1 Million Honda Vehicles To Be Recalled Over Takata Airbags
Honda on Tuesday announced it would be recalling 1.1 million vehicles in the United States to replace defective airbags.
March 12, 2019
Auto
Subrogation
Alabama
Alaska
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California
Detroit Body Shop Owner Charged With Illegal Towing, Fraudulent Repair Scheme
Federal authorities for the first time have publicly named the man who allegedly bribed Detroit police officers in one of several alleged illegal towing schemes being investigated in Metro Detroit.
March 5, 2019
Auto
Fraud
Michigan
Taking the Lead: Handling Claims Arising From Lead Contamination In Drinking Water
When Flint, Michigan returned to using the Flint River as its water source on April 25, 2014, the switch and subsequent treatment of the water resulted in elevated lead levels in the citys drinking water and a major public health crisis.
March 1, 2019
Liability
Litigation
Michigan
“Matching Regulations” Affecting Homeowners’ Insurance Claims
It remains one of the most difficult issues to deal within the world of property insurance. Homeowners’ insurance policies usually contain a provision obligating the carrier to repair or replace an insured’s damaged property with “material of like kind and quality” or with “similar material.”
February 28, 2019
Education & Training
Property
Subrogation
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Ford Recall Of Nearly 1.5M Vehicles Includes F-150s, Mustang And Lincoln Models
Ford has issued three recalls covering more than 1.4 million vehicles in North America.
February 13, 2019
Auto
Subrogation
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Recalls Issued For Nearly 15,000 Freightliner, Western Star, Peterbilt, Kenworth, Autocar Trucks
Nearly 15,000 trucks manufactured by Paccar, Daimler and Autocar are being recalled for various defects, according to recent documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
February 12, 2019
Auto
Subrogation
Alabama
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California
Police: 70-Year-Old Woman Ran Million-Dollar Theft Ring That Paid Heroin Addicts To Steal
The Dearborn Police Department announced Monday that officers broke up a major retail fraud ring. They say everything from guns to liquor and even energy drinks were stolen. Dearborn police said they recovered a trove of stolen goods, including $600,000 in cash - some of which was stuffed in a Velveeta box - as part of an organized crime ring run by a 70-year-old woman.
December 12, 2018
Property
Weird
Michigan
Well-Known Detroit Lawyer Accused Of Insurance Bribery Conspiracy
Detroit Police officers funneled unofficial accident reports to personal injury lawyer Mike Morse during a scheme that cheated State Farm Automobile Insurance Co. out of at least $1 million, the insurer alleges.
October 23, 2018
Fraud
Liability
Litigation
Michigan



