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Griswold, CT: (Aug-16-07) The town of Griswold brought a lawsuit against Hartford Insurance Co. over an insurance policy on the old town hall, which was destroyed by a fire in early 2006. A claim was filed after the old town hall, located at 32 School St., was gutted by a blaze on Jan. 3, 2006. It was later discovered that the building's insurance policy h... - Taking Action on a Denied Disability Claim
Mar-20-13 Nashville, TN When insurance policyholders have their claims denied or delayed for bad faith reasons, they often feel helpless. After all, it is them versus their insurer, who has deep pockets and little reason to approve a claim. The good news for policyholders is that there are steps they can take if their claims are denied for illegitimate reasons... - Oregon Long-Term Disability Denials
Aug-7-14 Salem, OR Regardless of whether you live in Oregon, California or New York, there is a chance you could have your long-term disability claim denied. Insurance companies such as Unum, CIGNA and others have faced lawsuits alleging they improperly denied legitimate insurance claims. When an Oregon long-term insurance claim is denied, residents may be able t... - Settlements Reached in Multiple Force-Placed Insurance Lawsuits
Mar-15-14 Miami, FL Banks and mortgage lenders who thought their use of force-placed insurance on homeowners would be an easy way to increase profits might be thinking twice, following numerous settlements in force-placed insurance lawsuits. According to reports, settlements have been reached in lawsuits filed against Bank of America, HSBC Holdings Plc, Citigrou... - Long Term Care Insurance Expert Consultant Weighs In
Nov-10-08 Sandpoint, ID Martin McBirney has almost 20 years of experience in the long term care insurance (LTCI) industry. He started out in this field as an actuary and subsequently did product development, marketing and lobbying. In the past 8 years, he has worked as an independent consultant and for the last 2 last two years he has focused on expert consulting... - Supreme Court Hears Case Involving Statute of Limitations in ERISA Denied Claim
Oct-17-13 Washington, DC The Supreme Court has heard the arguments involving an ERISA denied claim regarding the statute of limitations in such insurance claims. Unfairly denied insurance claims can result in a lawsuit being filed, but when those claims involve ERISA-covered insurance, when the statute of limitations begins is an important question. Insurance... - Unum Named Second-Worst Insurance Company in US
Sep-8-13 Chattanooga, TN It may come as no surprise to some people who deal with companies like Unum that Unum is listed as the second-worst insurance company in the US. Unum lawsuits, alleging the company engages in bad faith insurance practices regarding Unum disability claims, have been filed against the company. In 2012, the American Association for Justice... - Illinois Employment Labor Law
Illinois labor law lawsuits allege violations of Illinois state labor laws including overtime pay and minimum wage violations. The rights of employees in Illinois are protected by a number of laws including the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, the Illinois Equal Pay Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)... - Pennsylvania labor law | Pennsylvania employment law | Lawyersandsettlements.com
Pennsylvania labor law lawsuits allege violations of Pennsylvania state labor laws including overtime pay and minimum wage violations. The rights of employees in Pennsylvania are protected by a number of laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). Possible violations of Pennsylvania employment l... - Property Damage Leads to Hurricane Sandy Insurance Claims
Nov-9-12 New York, NY For home owners and business owners who suffered damage to their homes, offices and properties, the process of dealing with a Hurricane Sandy insurance claim could be yet another stressful situation. Insurance companies may deny Hurricane Sandy losses or find reasons to under-compensate or unreasonably delay paying out a claim--known as "... - You Can Fight Back Against Denied Disability Claims
Jul-11-17 Minneapolis, MN If you are dealing with a disability claim with an insurance company this may be one of the most important stories you’ll ever read because the fact is, it ain’t over till it’s over. Attorney Kristen Gyolai has successfully represented hundreds of people that thought it was the end of the road when they received ‘disability d... - Unum Insurance Lawsuits Gain Momentum
May-18-18 Ellicott City, MD: A former Maryland project manager for a real estate company has accused the Unum Group of suspending her monthly disability payments after 26 years of payments when she was elected to serve part-time on the Howard County Board of Education. Five years after notifying Unum life insurance that she had been elected to the Board of Educati... - Bad Faith Insurance Plaintiff Wins Her Case
Mar-28-12 Virginia Beach, VA When bad faith insurance rears its ugly head, it's hard for a plaintiff to know when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em. Akin to a high-stakes poker game, you want to leave with something when you file a bad faith insurance claim. In fact, you want to leave with as much as you can. The last thing you want to have happen is walking away... - A Win for the Plaintiff in Bad Faith Insurance Claim
Feb-7-12 St. Louis, MO A bad faith insurance claim that went through several legal phases was finally settled in the plaintiff's favor with the awarding of attorney's fees. Cindy Tripp's bad faith insurance claim accused her insurer, Western National Mutual (Western), of bad faith and breach of contract. According to Insurance Law & Litigation Week (1/... - Oxford Health Insurance offers $50 million in refunds in overcharged insurance lawsuit.
New York, NY: (May-29-08) The state of New York brought charges against UnitedHealth Group Inc's Oxford Health Insurance unit, alleging that it overcharged customers on health insurance policies in 2006. Sources close to the lawsuit stated that as part of a settlement reached, UnitedHealth Group Inc's Oxford Health Insurance unit has agreed to refund $50... - All You Need to Know About Filing a Claim After a Truck Accident
Mar-19-23 Santa Clara, CA Truck accidents can be devastating, causing severe injuries and property damage. If you've been involved in a truck accident , filing a claim may be necessary to cover your expenses. However, the process of filing a claim can be complicated and overwhelming. If you're feeling overwhelmed or unsure about the process, don't worry... - Long Term Care Insurance Claims Denied, Denied, Denied
Apr-11-09 Baltimore, MD With seniors living further and further into retirement, it is important that they have a solid financial plan to ensure their needs are met. One tool for financial planning that many seniors consider is long term care insurance, which provides them with a means to pay for their care, should they need it. Unfortunately, long term care insur... - State Cracks Down on Denied Disability Insurance for Autistic Kids
Nov-28-13 Sacramento, CA The state of California is invoking a hard stance based on California Insurance Law as well as moral grounds with regard to the denial of speech and occupational therapy to patients in need of services deemed medically necessary. According to the Los Angeles Times (11/19/13), Health Net Inc., Anthem Blue Cross, and Blue Shield are t... - Long Term Health Insurance: Holding Up the Works…
Oct-2-08 Washington, DC In politics, it's known as the filibuster: argue a point incessantly and in circles, and in so doing delaying passage of legislation. In the world of long-term care insurance , such tactics are hardly surprising given the overall reluctance of the industry to play claims.There have been documented cases of long term care health insurance... - Car Accidents: "Dazed and Confused"
Sep-23-08 Sacramento, CA Just about anyone who has been involved in a car accident can tell you that dealing with insurance companies is a gigantic pain. Although the car crash itself is an ordeal, dealing with the paperwork and insurance adjusters to file a claim is a whole other nightmare. Karen S (not her real name) says that since her automobile accident o...