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Talk to a local bankruptcy lawyer right away! A court has ordered the former chief executive and the former financial officer of Safety-Kleen, as well as others, including the insurance company for some members of the board of directors, to pay $284 million. The former executives of the company, Kenneth Winger and Paul Humphries, were charged $200... - Stewart Title of California Inc. rebate Settlement
The California Department of Insurance Commissioner alleged the company was involved in unlawful rebate activities in several Southern California counties from September 1999 through November 2001. Although the insurance company did not admit wrongdoing, they have agreed to a $750,000 settlement. (Apr-22-05) [ YAHOO BUSINESS ] Legal Help I... - Willis North America Inc. insurance Settlement
New York and Minnesota Attorney Generals were investigating the insurance broker for the practice of bid rigging or tying. Willis did not enter into a lawsuit and admits no liability but agreed to pay out $51 million to end the investigations. Willis agreed to pay $50 million to compensate U.S. clients who retained the company for insurance between Janu... - Do Consumers Need Home Warranty Insurance?
May-3-13 Sunrise, FL Given the economic crunch many homeowners are under, it is no surprise that many would consider home warranty insurance to make sure they get through tough times. After all, repairs to home systems and appliances can be costly, and purchasing a policy through home warranty companies can help to ease the financial burden. But some customers... - ER Charged $1,200 for Nosebleed
Nov-30-21 Kansas City, KS Tony woke up late Saturday night with a nosebleed and not knowing what to do, his son drove him to emergency room at St. Lukes South Hospital. When Tony got the bill in the mail he almost had a stroke--a doctor had simply inserted into his nose a cotton ball sprayed with decongestant, which took a few minutes, but he was billed $1,200. Th... - Aon Corp. insurance kickback Settlement
Illinois, New York and Connecticut will share a $190 million settlement awarded to them for insurance fraud. The three states claimed Aon Corp. accepted money to lead clients toward favored insurers. Kickbacks are illegal and unethical and the nation's second largest insurance broker will pay for their mistakes over the next three years. (Mar-04-05) ... - Credit Lyonnais investment fraud Settlement
The California Department of Insurance received $600 million for investment fraud against the French bank. The French state-funded body Consortium de Realisation assumed Credit Lyonnais' debts and bad assets before the bank was privatized in 1999. $75 million will go to Sierra National Insurance Holding Co., $375 million will remain in holding for US gove... - State and County Mutual Fire Insurance Co. policyholders Settlement
The insurance company has agreed to pay 2,900 of its policyholders a total of $952,000 for overcharging auto repair claims. The Texas residents charged the company with betterment, where it claimed new parts to increase the car's value which in turn reduced the repair coverage. (Feb-04-05) [ INSURANCE JOURNAL ] Legal Help If you have a simila... - Call Center Workers File FLSA Lawsuit over Unpaid Wages
Nov-24-21 Chicago, IL On October 19, Maria Guadalupe Amador filed a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) collective action lawsuit against Kemper Corp., alleging that the insurance giant cheated her and other call center workers out of wages due under federal and Illinois law. Recent lawsuit news coverage has often focused on whether very small (de minimus) amounts of... - Dealing with Home Warranty Issues
Mar-31-13 Pittsburgh, PA The issue of whether or not to buy a home warranty is one that many homeowners face. After all, there may be issues in the home that require expensive repairs, and a home warranty can help to cover those costs. The problem, as some home warranty lawsuits allege, is when consumers have their insurance claim denied on unreasonable grounds... - Los Angeles Sweatshops Cited for Wage and Hour Violations
Oct-14-18 Los Angeles, CA In early September 2018, the California Labor Commissioner’s Office fined six garment contractors a total of $573,704 for labor law violations after uncovering a scheme where the contractors operated illegally under one license to avoid complying with California wage and hour laws. But what happens to the workers? Garment workers mak... - When Home Warranties Go Wrong
Feb-17-13 Omaha, NE When homeowners purchase appliances, they often purchase home warranty insurance to protect themselves. After all, appliances can be expensive to replace - and can cause extensive damage when they break down. Getting a home warranty seems like a good idea, until the home warranty companies fail to honor their agreement and consumers find thei... - Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation unfair business practices
Chase is one of the largest mortgage originators and servicers in the country. Our clients all have mortgages with Chase and have been subjected to the following practices by Chase: (1) Chase has failed to promptly and accurately credit our clients' payments; (2) Chase has failed to pay insurance and tax payments from our clients escrow accoun... - Dentist Claims Injury, Unum Claims Sickness to Deny
Sep-13-18 San Diego, CA: A dental surgeon has filed a bad faith lawsuit against Unum, or First Unum after the giant insurer denied his long term disability benefits claiming his injury is a sickness. The Unum lawsuit claims that Unum denied the dentist his rightful benefits to protect their own interests. In September 2014 Dr. Frank L. Pavel sustained severe in... - How Can Litigation Funding Help A Pending Lawsuit?
Jan-4-13 Samantha suffered permanent brain injuries in a head-on automobile accident. She was not at-fault and the at-fault drivers did not have adequate insurance coverage. Samantha had underinsured motorist benefits on her insurance policy, but her insurance company was refusing to pay the claim. She filed a lawsuit, but it was dragging on and she had bills to pay... - Boy Scouts of America Sex Abuse Settlement – For and Against
Oct-25-21 Los Angeles, CA Voting a settlement of almost $1.9 billion to compensate over 82,000 Boy Scouts of America sexual abuse victims has begun with a December 14, 2021 deadline to vote for the Plan. But many survivors and their attorneys oppose the current proposal. 82,000 Victims The number of claims two decades ago. By 2019 over 12,000 victims –... - For Many, a Hurricane Sandy Lawsuit for Christmas
Dec-7-12 New York, NY When Hurricane Sandy made landfall at New Jersey and New York state, the last things on resident's minds was the potential for a Hurricane Sandy power outage lawsuit or any other form of litigation. When such a storm threatens you prepare as best you can, hope for the best and respond to whatever befalls you. However, litigants in a Hur... - Unum Group in the Black, Leaving Claimants Feeling Blue
Nov-29-12 Chattanooga, TN On November 1, Unum Insurance announced triumphantly that its Q3 earnings were up, beating analysts expectations in terms of profits and income. Based in Chattanooga, Unum Group grew its after-tax operating income to $224 million, which is $1 million more than the same period a year ago. However, it is doubtful if that bit of good ne... - An Interview with the Legal Funding Expert
Nov-28-12 In the battle for money damages in personal injury lawsuits, insurance companies have significant economic advantages over injured plaintiffs and often use a plaintiff’s economic hardships to their benefit. Settlement avoidance techniques can result in a desperate plaintiff accepting an offer far below case value. Simply stated, the typical plaintiff lacks... - “My Zimmer NexGen Knee Attracted a Life-Threatening Infection”
Nov-25-12 Los Angeles, CA Nanette has spent the last few years in pain and bewilderment, which all began when she had a Zimmer NexGen knee replacement. Nanette, age 56, had a Zimmer knee replacement in March 2009, and her recovery seemed to be on track. She went to physical therapy and did everything by the book: after a few weeks she graduated from a walker...