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Winnipeg, MT: Canada's Great-West Lifeco must pay $456 million to more than a million policyholders as a result of a ruling by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in a class-action lawsuit over the financing of the acquisition of London Insurance Group nearly 13 years ago. The decision pertains to the involvement of the participating accounts of it... - What Legal Actions Can You Take If You're Injured by a Drunk Driver in California?
Sep-10-24 Santa Clara, CA Being injured by a drunk driver in California can be a traumatic experience with lasting physical and emotional effects. After an accident like this, you might be dealing with high medical bills, lost income, and a lot of pain. Knowing your rights can help you receive the compensation you are owed. California law provides several avenue... - Personal injury lawsuits
If you have suffered from an injury as a result of an accident, either physically or emotionally, that means you have suffered a personal injury. You may simply want an apology from someone if you suffered a minor injury but you might want compensation if your injury was more serious—and that often involves taking legal action. Persona... - Bad Faith Insurance Lawsuit Filed Over Credit Disability Insurance
Dec-5-13 Charleston, WV A bad faith insurance lawsuit has been filed against two companies, alleging policyholders had their disability claims wrongfully terminated. The terminated disability claim allegedly affected the policyholders’ mortgage and was meant to cover mortgage payments for a certain amount of time, but was terminated early. According to... - Aon Corp. agrees to pay $4 million settlement in insurance malpractice lawsuit.
New York, NY: (May-23-08) Federal regulators in FL brought charges against Aon Corp, one of the largest insurance brokerages, alleging that the company received undisclosed compensation in connection with the placement of insurance coverage on behalf of FL policyholders. The suit, filed by the Florida Department of Financial Services, the Florida D... - Aon Corp. $4 million settlement reached in insurance malpractice suit.
New York, NY: (May-23-08) Federal regulators in FL brought charges against Aon Corp, one of the largest insurance brokerages, alleging that the company received undisclosed compensation in connection with the placement of insurance coverage on behalf of FL policyholders. The suit, filed by the Florida Department of Financial Services, the Florida Departm... - Allstate agrees to $70 million settlement in overcharging lawsuit.
New York, NY: (May-13-08) State regulators brought charges against insurance giant Allstate Corporation, over money owed to current and former policyholders. The Texas Department of Insurance, and the Office of Public Insurance Counsel, who filed the suit, stated that Allstate charged customers excessive home insurance rates from 2004 to 2007. Federal of... - AIG to pay $13.5 million settlement in compliance lawsuit.
San Francisco, CA: (Mar-17-08) The Pennsylvania Insurance Department brought charges against American International Group Inc., after the department investigated AIG and some of its Pennsylvania-domiciled insurance company units. Insurance Department officials stated that a settlement had been reached in the case, in which American International Group ag... - Aetna Denies Disability – Is there a Doctor in the House?
Sep-3-18 Los Angeles, CA: California's insurance commissioner in February 2018 launched an investigation into Aetna after discovering a former medical director for the insurer (independent medical examiner) admitted under oath that he never looked at policy holder’s records to decide whether to approve or deny their long term disability benefits. Now a Californ... - Axis Surplus Insurance Company ordered to pay $42.5 million settlement to condo developers
Panama City Beach, FL: (Jan-28-08) Panama City Beach Condos, a real estate developer, brought charges against Axis Surplus Insurance Company, stemming from a Hurricane Dennis insurance claim. Sources stated that shortly after receiving all of the evidence in the case, the eight-person jury returned an unanimous verdict in favor of Panama City Beach Condos... - Tornado Insurance, North Dakota Insurance Department agrees to $4 million payment to the Northwood School District
Bismarck, ND: (Nov-28-07) The Northwood School District brought charges against the state insurance department, over a claim settlement for damage from an August tornado that ripped through the town. Sources close to the case stated that the North Dakota Insurance Department has issued a $4 million check to the Northwood School District in advance of the c... - Beacon Mutual Insurance Co. Workers' Compensation Policyholder Settlement
Beacon, RI: (Aug-20-07) A group of Rhode Island companies brought a lawsuit against Beacon Mutual Insurance Co., alleging that the insurer kept policyholders' money by offering discounts to favored policyholders, spending lavishly on golf trips, building up huge surpluses, and enriching their executives. Beacon, the state's dominant workers' compensation i... - Stewart Title Guaranty Company and Electronic Closing Services Inc. Unlicensed Insurance Settlement
Sacramento, CA: (Jul-18-07) The California Department of Insurance brought a lawsuit against Stewart Title Guaranty Company and Electronic Closing Services Inc., alleging that the two companies aided and abetted unlicensed firms, who conducted business illegally in California. The suit followed an investigation into Stewart Title, Electronic Closing, which... - Willis Group Holdings Undisclosed Insurance Fees Settlement
Tallahassee, FL: (Jul-17-07) The State of Florida filed an insurance malpractice lawsuit against national insurance broker Willis Group Holdings, alleging that the company improperly collected undisclosed fees or commissions. The suit was filed after state authorities received complaints from consumers, claiming that they had been unduly charged with the f... - Cottingham Agency Insurance Fraud Settlement
Fargo, ND: (Jun-22-07) An insurance fraud lawsuit was filed against the Cottingham Agency, by policyholders who were defrauded by Diane Cottingham, an insurance agent who killed herself in late March on being discovered. Cottingham, of Underwood, who was the Cottingham Agency's president and secretary treasurer, killed herself when state regulators became... - Southern States Claims Services Junk Car Lot Insurance Settlement
Moss Point, MS: (Jun-20-07) The city of Moss Point reached a settlement with Adjusters International, an insurance company mediator, over damages to vehicles during Hurricane Katrina. As a result of the Hurricane Katrina automobile insurance settlement, some of the cars that make up the junkyard of police vehicles across the street from the city's police s... - A Tale of Two Unum Lawsuits
Mar-12-18 Gibsonia, PA: Tucked in amongst a seemingly never-ending barrage of positivity stemming from the Unum camp with regard to investment, expansion and financial performance are the ever-lurking Unum insurance lawsuits alleging bad faith insurance and similar frustrations after an insurer that happily accepts monthly premiums suddenly does an about-face an... - Emergency Room Overcharges: A Tale of Two Hospitals
Jan-20-12 New York, NY Critics of the health care system in America—and the soaring costs that go along with it—will point to the observations of one mother of two whose teenage son was treated in an emergency room for a similar condition at two different hospitals, two weeks apart. It makes for an interesting comparison. Beverly Weintraub, who... - The Natural Disaster Law Lawyer Mops Up for Victims
Jun-21-11 Orlando, FL Attorney Alan Garfinkel was raised in southern Florida and knows firsthand the damage that nature can do. When Hurricane Andrew hit in 1992, Garfinkel was a young lawyer, just three years out of law school. He and some friends were attending a Hurricane Party when the hell and fury of Andrew hit land as a category 5 storm. Hurricane Andrew t... - Non-Excusable Traffic Violations Drivers Should Avoid
May-13-24 Santa Clara, CA Drivers should always maintain safety on the road. Not doing so, or ignoring basic traffic rules, puts the lives of passengers, other drivers and pedestrians in danger. Traffic violations occur in many ways. While you can consider some minor traffic violations, the consequences are far-reaching. Below are non-excusable offenses you should...