Pennsylvania prosecutors allege a claims adjuster fabricated medical records and claim documentation to direct a substantial settlement payment to a business he created that appeared to be a law firm.
Investigators allege the couple deliberately set fire to their property, then collected $10,000 in insurance payments. Cellphone records, witness statements and evidence recovered from the scene contributed to the criminal case.
A strengthening coastal storm is already producing flooding and beach erosion in the Mid-Atlantic and could bring damaging winds, heavy rain and additional coastal flooding to New York and New England through the weekend.
Federal prosecutors say Kevin Kolenda collected premiums for prize coverage but used aliases, a nonexistent claims department and other tactics to avoid paying claims when contestants won insured prizes.
Federal prosecutors allege a Pennsylvania medical equipment company submitted more than $1.3 billion in fraudulent claims to Medicare and other insurers, using stolen patient identities as part of an international fraud and money laundering operation.
Historical hurricane data shows tropical storm threats remain relatively low during the World Cup, but several host cities have experienced damaging storms, flooding, and infrastructure losses during June and July.
A Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling found that the state’s workers’ compensation self-referral law does not apply to pharmacies, allowing physicians to refer injured workers to pharmacies in which they have a financial interest. The decision could fuel ongoing disputes over prescription drug costs and billing practices.
Pennsylvania prosecutors allege a public adjuster diverted insurance claim funds meant for homeowners and contractors after storm, flood and property damage claims.
Authorities say insurance claim funds were diverted and signatures forged, with elderly homeowners among the victims. Investigators believe more policyholders may be affected.
Authorities say falsified paperwork helped give Pennsylvania titles to 65 stolen vehicles worth more than $3.8 million. The case highlights how title fraud can complicate ownership, recovery, and auto claims investigations.
Federal authorities charged a Pennsylvania man with securities and wire fraud after allegedly defrauding investors through a fake ATM investment scheme worth over $400 million.
