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Jun-22-18 San Jose, CA: On May 20, 2018, an Acura TL driven by a 16-year-old unlicensed driver jumped a curb on Highway 101, and skidded down an embankment before it was struck by another vehicle, killing a teen passenger. One week later, on Memorial Day, a stolen car driven by a 13-year-old was fleeing San Jose police when it collided with another vehicle in a head... - Wrongly Denied Disability Claims Roundup
Sep-21-12 Washington, DC It is increasingly apparent that wrongly denied disability claims can be the result of a system that is broken and in need of repair—in so much as it is also true that individuals who don't qualify for disability, are benefitting from disability benefits . In some cases, where you live has a lot to do with whether, or not you win... - An Auto Accident "To Do" List
Sep-18-12 Do you know what to do at the scene, and afterwards, if you are in an auto accident? Whether the accident is your fault or not, there are certain things you need to do immediately after the accident. Depending on the severity of accident, you may also face a long, legal process leading to financial hardship. Below is a list of steps to take following an a... - Boy Scouts Sexual Abuse Agreement
Aug-23-21 Irving, TX A tentative agreement has been reached with the Boy Scouts of America and some 70,000 sexual abuse victims, but there is opposition to the $850 million settlement, including sponsoring churches and insurance companies. Why now? Information kept secret for decades has recently become public knowledge and in its wake thousands of sexual abuse... - Should I Settle or Go to Trial? Lawsuit Funding Can Help
Jun-21-12 You have been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence. Do you have a personal injury case? Do you need an attorney? If you have a personal injury claim, damages can include medical treatment, lost income, and pain and suffering. These claims are usually strongly contested by the insurance company or corporate defendant. However, damage recover... - Emergency Room Charges: Some Hospitals Raking In Record Profits
May-27-12 Raleigh, NC Inflated emergency room charges and other high costs incurred by patients could be a sign of a bigger issue amongst some of the more profitable hospitals, according to a five-part series recently published by The News & Observer of Raleigh, North Carolina. The news outlet discovered that not only are some hospitals making huge profits... - American Home Mortgage Servicing Force-Placed Insurance Kickback Claims Investigation
May-24-12 New York, NY: The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP announced today that it is investigating potential class action claims against American Home Mortgage Servicing, Inc. ("American Home") in connection with a scheme to improperly inflate the cost of force-placed hazard insurance charged to borrowers. To protect the lender's interest in secured proper... - Unum Wins in Divorce Court
May-22-12 Pewaukee, WI Even though Cindy’s doctors sent Unum letters stating she was totally disabled, the largest disability insurance company worldwide disagreed, all because her husband testified in divorce proceedings that Cindy was able to work. Ironically, Cindy was a medical claims clerk for Workers Compensation before sinus problems (she underwe... - Unum Insurance: Deny, Delay, Discontinue…
Apr-4-12 Kesgrave, UK Unum insurance is a global company with policyholders around the world. Little wonder then that Unum lawsuits exist elsewhere and are just as prevalent in other countries as they are in North America. In the UK, an area where Unum Group has sizeable market share, a Unum lawsuit has been filed by a disgruntled policyholder unhappy with th... - CA Supreme Court Considers whether Prop 22 is Constitutional
May-29-24 San Francisco, CA Prop 22 classifies Uber, Lyft and other app-based drivers as independent contractors instead of employees. Now, after numerous appeals, the California Supreme Court is considering whether the bill is constitutional and over 1 million people in California could be impacted by this California labor decision. Most Californians recall th... - Why Distracted Driving Cases Can Be Tough To Prove Without A Lawyer
May-15-23 Santa Clara, CA Distracted driving is when a motorist engages in behavior or activity that takes their attention away from the act of driving, possibly resulting in traffic collisions . A significant percentage of drivers admit to making mistakes while on their cell phones. California is among the states that have banned text messaging for all drivers. Th... - Disability Claimant Angry That Her Policy Is Now with "Sleazy and Shady" Unum
Jan-28-12 Chicago, IL Bertha was angry, to say the least, when John Hancock, her health insurance carrier of 25 years, informed her that Unum (formerly UnumProvident, and now notoriously denying disability benefits to policy holders in the role of "agent") now holds her policy. "I wish insurance companies like John Hancock would be honest with their customers... - "Is My Sex Life Over?" Asks Transvaginal Mesh Victim
Dec-21-11 Cypress, CA Back in 2004, Mary had problems with incontinence, a common symptom of pelvic organ prolapse. After one embarrassing incident, she acted on her doctor's advice and had Transvaginal Mesh (TVM) surgery. She had medical insurance and a good doctor. Mary also says she had a quick recovery, but TVM complications set in, literally, and have all b... - New Year, New Unum Lawsuit
Jan-12-18 Philadelphia, PA: With a new year comes a new lawsuit against Unum Group, after a plaintiff from the Philadelphia area brought a complaint against the global insurance juggernaut. At issue in the Unum lawsuit is the abrupt termination of long term disability benefits by the insurer, allegedly without just cause. The Penn Record (01/09/18) reveals... - Emergency Room Opportunity to Overcharge
May-21-21 Houston, TX Nick was working at his home office when he suddenly felt the left side of his body go numb and a searing pain in his lower back. “Thank God my wife was home. She drove me to the nearest urgent care center but a sign on the door said it was “running at capacity” and couldn’t see any patients that day,” says Nick. &... - Unum Group Profits Increased during Second Quarter
Aug-6-11 Chattanooga, TN Disability and life insurance provider Unum Group reported that its profit increased nearly 10 percent during the second quarter, mostly attributed to fewer investment losses than it endured last year. According to The Associated Press , the Tennessee company posted a net income of $229.8 million, at 75 cents per share, as opposed t... - Extended Warranty Scam Lawsuits - News and Information
Companies, including manufacturers and third-parties, often offer extended warranties to consumers to ensure repair or replacement of expensive items or home systems. Unfortunately, sometimes consumers pay for these extra warranties in good faith only to find out that the company that offered the warranty will not pay out when needed. Lawsuits have been... - Aetna Long Term Disability Lawsuit Demonstrative of Dissatisfaction with Insurers
Sep-8-17 Bangor, ME: Given a widespread dissatisfaction that many consumers have with delays in claims processing on the part of their insurance companies – and dissatisfaction with the insurance industry overall – it comes as little surprise that an insurer such as Aetna is tagged with a rating of a hair over one star out of five, according to the Cons... - Maryland Orders Employer to Fork Over Missed Contributions to 401k Plan
Apr-22-24 Baltimore, MD On February 1, 2022, the District Court of Maryland ordered Bicallis LLC and its owner, Bryan Hill to restore missing contributions to the Bicallis 401(k) Plan. Bicallis was a Baltimore-based logistics, engineering and management support services company with 25 employees. The contributions were owed to the pension plan under th... - Los Angeles Premises Liability Attorney Reviews Slip and Fall Complaint
Feb-18-11 Los Angeles, CA Maureen says she "smashed both knees" and "tore ligaments" in her leg due to a slip and fall injury at an Outback Steakhouse in December 2009. Not only was she in a lot of pain, but Maureen also says the 'slip and fall' cost her thousands of dollars in lost wages and she still has outstanding medical bills. She is hoping that a Los Angele...