
Crisis Unfolds in Minnesota’s Long-Term Care Insurance Industry
Minnesota’s long-term care insurance industry faces a crisis with soaring premiums, denied benefits, and delayed payments as more senior citizens begin to tap into their insurance benefits.
June 10, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Minnesota

2024 Product Recall Insights: Trends and Predictions for US Industries
The 2024 State of the Nation Recall Index report by Sedgwick highlights key trends, statistics, and predictions in product recalls across US industries, including pharmaceuticals, consumer products, automotive, medical devices, and food and drink.
May 17, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Michigan
Minnesota

Former Sheriff Settles Damages with Taxpayer Money After DUI Incident
A former sheriff used part of a taxpayer-funded workers’ compensation settlement to pay for damages caused during a DUI crash.
April 22, 2024
Insurance Industry
Liability
Workers' Compensation
Minnesota

Mild Winter Causes $8 Billion in Economic Losses in Northern Plains and Upper Midwest
The unusually warm winter in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest led to significant economic losses totaling $8 billion, impacting outdoor activities and businesses.
April 18, 2024
Iowa
Michigan
Minnesota
North Dakota
Wisconsin

DOJ Set to Launch Antitrust Lawsuit Against Ticketmaster Over Monopoly Concerns
The Department of Justice prepares to file an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, amid allegations of monopolistic practices in ticket sales.
April 16, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
Minnesota

Active Workstations Boost Cognitive Functions Without Hindering Typing Skills, Study Finds
A clinical trial reveals that active workstations can enhance cognitive performance in office settings without significantly affecting typing accuracy or speed.
April 4, 2024
Life & Health
Technology
Minnesota

Tackling the Rising Threat of Snow Melt Flooding
With snow melt floods posing a growing threat in the U.S., insurance experts highlight the importance of adequate coverage and mitigation strategies.
April 3, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Arkansas
California
Illinois
Iowa
Kentucky

Florida Bar Greenlights AI Use with Ethical Guardrails for Legal Practice
In a pioneering move, the Florida Bar approves AI for legal use, setting ethical standards to guide lawyers in harnessing AI technology responsibly.
February 2, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
California
Florida
Illinois
Kentucky
Minnesota

Minnesota Woman Sues Dentist Over Extensive, Allegedly Harmful Dental Procedures
A Minnesota woman sues her dentist for alleged negligence, claiming extensive dental work in one visit led to disfigurement and health issues.
January 3, 2024
Liability
Life & Health
Litigation
Risk Management
Minnesota

UnitedHealth Accused of Using Faulty AI to Deny Coverage to Elderly
A lawsuit claims UnitedHealth used an AI model with a high error rate to deny necessary medical coverage to elderly patients, sparking debates on AI’s role in health insurance.
November 28, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
Technology
Minnesota

Understanding the Nuances of ’Falling Objects’ in Insurance Coverage
A condominium’s claim for damage caused by unstable excavation material highlights the intricate interpretations of ’falling objects’ in insurance policies.
November 27, 2023
Catastrophe
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Minnesota

Insights from a Coverage Lawyer: Unpacking the Intricacies of Insurance Law
Beth A. Jenson Prouty, a seasoned coverage lawyer, shares her journey and insights into the specialized, puzzle-like world of insurance coverage law.
November 21, 2023
Education & Training
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Minnesota
North Dakota
Wisconsin

Minnesota Men Face Federal Charges in Interstate Catalytic Converter Theft Ring
Federal officials have charged four Minnesota men in a multi- million-dollar scheme to transport stolen catalytic converters to buyers in several states.
November 2, 2023
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Colorado
Minnesota
New Jersey
New York
Oklahoma

Minnesota Contractor Pleads Guilty to Insurance Fraud After Nail Injures Employee’s Eye
Nelson Israel Lopez Giron, the owner of wood-framing firm Giron Construction, tried to claim the employee wasn’t his.
October 12, 2023
Fraud
Workers' Compensation
Minnesota

Man Sentenced to Prison for Staged Arson and Insurance Fraud
According to court documents, on September 23, 2020, Denis Vladmirovich Molla falsely reported to the Brooklyn Center Police Department that his camper had been intentionally set on fire. He claimed that he witnessed three unidentified individuals near his residence at the time of the incident, accompanied by an explosion.
June 12, 2023
Auto
Fraud
Technology
Minnesota



