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Sort by date 7,886 pages found matching health insurance- John Hancock Settles Discrimination Class Action for $24.4 Million
Life insurance giant John Hancock has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit alleging that it racially discriminated against African Americans when selling its polices prior to 1959. Specifically, the suit alleged that John Hancock sold lower grade policies, rather than its full range of products to African Americans. The settlement is for a report... - ERISA Does Not Automatically Provide Awards for Attorney’s Fees
Jul-3-13 Philadelphia, PA When filing an ERISA lawsuit , it is important for plaintiffs to note that the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) does not necessarily provide awards for attorney’s fees. This does not mean that lawsuits regarding ERISA plans should not be filed, but it is something for plaintiffs to be aware of, and it is something a... - The Role of Criminal Psychology in Legal Proceedings
Oct-8-24 Santa Clara, CA Understanding criminal behavior is a critical part of ensuring justice is served in legal cases. Whether it's a high-profile murder trial or a complex white-collar crime, the human mind plays a central role in why people commit certain actions. That’s where criminal psychology comes in. As courts look beyond physical evidence an... - Phasing Out PFAS in Firefighter Gear
Aug-23-24 Boston, MA As of January 2025, manufacturers and retailers of personal protective equipment containing poly- and perfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals, known as “ forever chemicals ”, must give the purchaser written notice that it contains the chemicals, along with a reason why they are being used in the product. And by 2027, sellers and manufacturer... - Unum Policyholder: Unum Reads the Contract “The Way They Want”
May-7-13 Detroit, MI When it comes to dealing with insurance companies such as Unum insurance , many complaints typically fall into the category of policyholders having had their Unum disability claims denied. Mark S. (real name withheld) does not fall into that category. So far, his Unum disability insurance claim has been paid out. But Mark says there is confu... - Emergency Departments Still Overcharging Patients, Lawsuit Filed
Aug-18-22 Nashville, TN There was a flurry of reports and studies about five years ago that found routine price gouging in emergency rooms nationwide, and it was worse for the most vulnerable populations – poor and minority patients. It appears that, no matter how advanced medical technology gets, many emergency room patients are left in the dark, and left wit... - Xerox Settles ERISA Lawsuit for $7.2 Million plus Free or Reduced-Cost Retiree Medical and Dental Coverage
Jul-5-23 Rochester, NY On June 15, plaintiffs revealed that Xerox Corp. has agreed to settle a class action ERISA lawsuit by paying the 900-retiree class $7.2 million to reimburse them for premiums paid since January 2019. In addition, Xerox committed itself to providing the retirees with premium-free medical coverage and reduced-premium dental coverage. In... - Proposition 22 Ruled Unconstitutional by California Judge
Sep-30-21 Alameda County, CA Sections of Proposition 22—which went into effect last November-- are in violation of California’s constitution and therefore unenforceable, ruled an Alameda County Superior Court Judge. The ruling has gig economy investors worried and California labor advocates jubilant. The ballot measure hasn’t practi... - Prosthetic Denial Lawsuits Filed against UnitedHealth Group and Anthem under ERISA
Sep-24-18 Santa Clara, CA: Prosthetics with a variety of microprocessors are the new “wearable technology” and they’re making headlines. Companies have designed the devices with accelerometers, gyroscopes and magnetometers, state-of-the-art and cutting edge technology. But they aren’t available for every amputee who wants this advanced prosthetic limb techn... - Insurance Provider Faces Penalties in California Overtime Law Case
Mar-9-13 Colton, CA Earlier this year a California service provider was called to the carpet for violating overtime pay laws and failing to maintain adequate payroll records involving employees at its 13 locations in the state. According to a statement from the US Department of Labor (DOL 1/11/13), Premier Insurance Services sells a variety of insurance poli... - Hurricane Ike Victims Fight for Compensation
Windstorm Insurer May Not Pay for Water Damage Hurricane Ike victims living on the Texas coast have been told that they may not receive compensation from the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) for water damage resulting from the hurricane's storm surge. The TWIA has said that it intends to pay Gulf Coast policy holders for wind damage,... - Unum Lawsuit Plaintiff Wins Re-instatement of Unum Disability Benefits
Mar-1-13 Sacramento, CA An Unum lawsuit has recently been settled in favor of the plaintiff, who suffers from fibromyalgia and a horrific disease known scientifically as avascular necrosis but commonly referred to as “bone death.” The plaintiff, Tracy Mondolo, was reported to have been previously diagnosed with leukemia and underwent the rigors o... - Home Warranty Lawsuits: Not All Appliances Created Equal
Jan-8-13 Minneapolis, MN When it comes to home warranty insurance , not all warranties and not all appliances are created equal. As with any type of insurance, customers claim that some home warranty companies practice bad faith insurance. Meanwhile, some appliance companies have been accused of misleading consumers about the nature of their appliances, putting... - Insurers Facing More Asbestosis Lawsuits
Dec-21-12 Washington, DC Just last year there were reports that asbestosis lung disease and asbestos lawsuits were decreasing, having peaked about a decade ago. Not so, according to The Wall Street Journal (12/17/12). The insurance industry says previous estimates fell short to the tune of 10 billion dollars. Asbestos was widely used right into the 1970s, a... - "Back-to-Work" Policy: Another Way Unum Doesn't Pay
Jul-18-09 Los Angeles, CA Steve, a Deputy Sheriff, was injured on the job and he spent 90 days recovering from surgery before returning to work. At that time he filed for long term disability benefits as instructed by his health care insurance provider— Unum , also know as First Unum or Unum Provident. "Unum has a 90-day evaluation period before paying... - Minivan driver to pay $536,837 settlement in wrongful death lawsuit.
Portland, ME: (May-05-08) Wilmot Lewis, husband of 78-year-old Ethel, brought a wrongful death lawsuit against Lori Marston, the driver whose minivan hit Ethel Lewis, killing her. Records of the incident show that the crash initially described by the police to be a hit-and-run, but prosecutors later determined that Marston did stop and render assistance... - Ullico to pay $20 million settlement in insurance lawsuit.
Washington, DC: (Apr-28-08) The US Labor Department brought charges against Ullico Inc. which sparked off an investigation into the company's employee benefit plan. The complaint stated that the company self-dealt with the employee benefit plan, which resulted in the union-owned insurance holding company suffering huge losses. Ullico was first cited in M... - Bentleyville to pay $110,000 settlement in wrongful termination lawsuit.
Bentleyville, OH: (Apr-17-08) Police Sgt. Scott Gessic brought a lawsuit against the village of Bentleyville and new Mayor Leonard Spremulli, alleging that he was wrongfully terminated. The suit was filed in both federal and common pleas court, following Gessic's removal. Village records indicate that the Village Council voted 5-1 Sep. 19, 2007, to dismi... - Acuity Insurance to pay $500,000 settlement in bicycle accident lawsuit.
Madison, WI: (Apr-11-08) G. Vaughn Stone brought a lawsuit against Acuity Insurance, alleging that the insurer refused to cover liability in a bike accident. The suit claimed that Stone had insurance through Acuity when he was hit by a van while riding his bike, leaving him severely injured. Records show that as a result of the crash, Stone suffered mult... - Customers Complain About Home Warranty Companies
Oct-25-12 Oklahoma City, OK Customers wanting peace of mind about their appliances and home repairs often turn to home warranty companies . Home warranty insurance, covering appliances, electrical repairs and plumbing issues, can provide important coverage in case something breaks down. But home warranty lawsuits, alleging bad faith insurance on the part of some...