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May-19-09 Oakland, CA When it comes to understanding health insurance, some of the most complex issues may revolve around out of network medical expenses. Out of network charges can be costly and they can be unexpected. That is because many people may not be entirely clear on what constitutes out of network medical care. Even within one facility, various procedure... - Patients Allegedly Over-Billed for Out Of Network Medical Care
May-5-09 New York, NY It is probably little surprise to anybody who has dealt with health insurance companies that once again those companies are being accused of less than honest business practices. This time, those practices involve out of network physicians and the ways that insurance companies decide on reimbursement rates for out of network medical care. ... - UnumProvident settles with Two States
Nov-23-06 New York, NY UnumProvident Corp. has settled major lawsuits in the states of New York and California. In the first lawsuit, New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer announced on November 1 that the UnumProvident will stop contingent commission payments, disclose insurance-broker compensation and pay a settlement of $17.4 million. Of that $17.4 mill... - Defective Product Caused Personal Injury
Nov-16-06 Plainfield, CT In August 2006, a pulley system on Penny Lee Palazzo's bedroom window snapped, slamming down hard on her hand and crushing four fingers. Unfortunately for Penny (but the window manufacturer and its insurance company assumes fortunately) the window was built in 1979. "I put my head out the window to call my daughter into the house," says... - Hair Straightener Cancer Legal News and Lawsuit Information
Recent studies have found that hair straighteners and hair relaxers contain toxic chemicals that are known to cause cancer. Increasingly, women who frequently used these products and have been diagnosed with uterine cancer or breast cancer are filing hair straightener cancer lawsuits against L’Oreal, Revlon, and other manufacturers. As well, women who... - Conseco to pay $2.3 million settlement in insurance lawsuit.
New York, NY: (May-07-08) The Pennsylvania Department of Insurance brought charges against Carmel, IN, based Conseco Inc., alleging that the insurance holding company's long-term care insurance business engaged in trade practices that could prove harmful to consumers. The agency filed suit said that pending claims weren't handled in a timely manner, clai... - When Denied Disability Insurance Means Living in Your Car
Jul-30-13 Sacramento, CA People carry disability insurance for a reason. If they become disabled through no fault of their own and qualify, then California Insurance Law dictates that policyholders are due their benefits. And yet many suffer the indignity and hardship of denied disability insurance when an insurer acts in bad faith. Worse, is when the federal So... - Forced Arbitration, Stock Drop Disputes and ACA Repeal Loom Large for ERISA Lawsuits in Latter Half of 2019
Jul-12-19 Washington, DC It’s semiannual prognostication time for ERISA lawsuits , and in our crystal ball, we see a mysterious stranger, great fortune and heartbreak. No, actually, not. But relying on our lesser powers, we suspect that, for the next six months, three issues will loom large. These include the impact of forced arbitration clauses, the future vi... - Mesothelioma & Asbestos Lawsuit News and Legal Information
Asbestos mesothelioma is a fatal asbestos cancer involving the mesothelium, a protective lining that encloses most of the body's internal organs. The only known cause of mesothelioma seems to be exposure to asbestos particles in the air. The time between exposure and the appearance of symptoms can be as long as 20 to 50 years. Asbestos Heal... - Asbestos Mesothelioma FAQ
Asbestos FAQ What is asbestos? Must asbestos be removed and who should remove it? What diseases are caused by asbestos exposure? What is asbestosis? What is mesothelioma? Who is at risk for asbestos-related disease? What should I do if I think I have been exposed to asbestos fibers? What is the government doing about asbestos use? Asbe... - Former Head of Third-Party Billing Company on trial for Health Care Fraud
Jul-21-22 Islip, NY A number of elements go into the calculation of emergency room fees . Apart from the cost of providing care, hospitals must factor in reasonable expectations that some bills will go unpaid and that insurance companies will try to negotiate certain charges down – sometimes because of suspicions of healthcare fraud. The net effect, however... - Teacher with Debilitating Injuries Twice Denied Disability Insurance
Apr-30-14 Riverside, CA A school teacher in California who stepped in to help prevent a second fight between two teenage students on school premises and was subsequently injured has launched a lawsuit against the insurance carrier who twice denied disability insurance to the woman. According to a report published in The Desert Sun (3/26/14), plaintiff Melis... - Insurance Companies Forcing Policyholders to File Lawsuits to Obtain Benefits
Jul-16-16 Dallas, TX: When you're dealing with a disability or serious illness and are unable to work, the last thing you want to do is fight with your insurance company over denied disability benefits . But that's exactly what denied disability lawsuits allege has happened, over and over again. Policyholders say their insurance claims are improperly denied or de... - Woman Awarded $873,000 in Disability Lawsuit
Mar-6-14 San Francisco, CA A woman who filed an insurance lawsuit after being denied disability benefits has been awarded $873,000 by a federal jury. The jurors disagreed with the insurance company, who argued that there were medications that could help the woman work. According to The Press Democrat (2/18/14), Cassaundra Ellena had to leave her job as a r... - Bizarre Tale of Attempted Murder, Mayhem, Bankruptcy and Bad Faith Insurance
Nov-30-13 Laval, PQ The way home warranty insurance currently works in the Canadian province of Quebec, you would hope that your condo isn’t in a building taller than four stories. Because if it is, under current regulations, you’re out of luck. Home warranty companies, either individually or in concert with government programs, provide implied wa... - Illegal California Real Estate Fees Costing Consumers
Feb-25-13 San Diego, CA Anyone who has ever gone through the process of buying or selling a house knows that the real estate fees and other costs associated with the process can add up quickly. California real estate transactions can involve a variety of costs and fees associated with the sale or purchase of a home, including title insurance, mortgage insurance,... - Sometimes Both Sides Win in Bad Faith Insurance Law
Oct-3-09 Columbia, SC Sometimes a bad faith insurance claim can go both ways. In one example, with the help of a bad faith insurance lawyer, a plaintiff won his case under the provisions of bad faith insurance law. However, the Court later reduced the punitive damages originally awarded by the jury, which amounted to a cutting of some slack for the defendant. ... - Settling the Score: Navigating Truck Accident Settlements in Indianapolis
Jun-23-24 Santa Clara, CA Indiana is the ninth most dangerous state for truck drivers in the US, with 11.8% of truck accidents proving fatal. Unfortunately, this means many people must deal with unpleasant and lengthy processes for typical for truck accident claims. Indianapolis, as a busy metropolitan area, can experience many truck accidents. Here are some tips... - Court Orders Unum Doctor to Reveal How Much He Was Paid for His Opinion
Jul-17-18 New Orleans, LA Unum Group has come under scrutiny yet again for alleged deceptive practices. This time the insurance giant has lost a battle in the Wittmann v. Unum Life Insurance Co. litigation. Plaintiff attorney Anne Wittmann, who alleges that she was wrongfully denied disability benefits, subpoenaed financial records from James H. Bress, M.D., wh... - Yet Another Unum Lawsuit Seeks Damages, Back Payments
Sep-14-12 Pittston, PA Yet another Unum lawsuit has been filed alleging unfair practices and denial of benefits by an insurer known for chronic denials, according to details of an action filed August 31 in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Plaintiff in the case is Joseph J. Costello DPM, a licensed podiatrist whom, the...