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Sort by date 2,500 pages found matching insurance- Variable Annuities: Financial Advisor Victimizes Senior
Nov-22-08 Las Vegas, NV To say that Mark D. is mad that his mother's money was put in variable annuities would be a massive understatement. He is furious that a financial advisor took advantage of his mother for the commission associated with a variable annuity sale, denying his elderly mother access to money she desperately needed and could not afford to lose. ... - A Tale of Two Fire Accidents
Nov-17-08 Hartland, NY In upstate New York, a single house burned and claimed 3 lives. In Southern California, hundreds of homes have been lost without, so far, a single death. As wildfires continue to rip through southern California, officials battling the blazes are amazed there hasn't appeared to be more fire injury than there has, given the destruction. As for... - Understanding Variable Annuities
Nov-14-08 Chicago, IL Perhaps you've purchased a variable annuity but are not entirely sure of what that entails. Or perhaps you have purchased variable annuity life insurance but are second-guessing that decision, thinking it may not be a suitable investment for you. The thing about variable annuities is that they are quite complex and, while they may seem like a... - Unum Arbitrarily says "You're Done"
Nov-14-08 Syracuse, NY Leigh was involved in a horrific accident and collected disability payments from Unum Provident (now called Unum or First Unum). Two years later, Unum's independent medical examiner determined that Leigh was no longer disabled and cut her off long term disability benefits on Christmas Eve, just to add insult to injury. "Months later I had a... - Bike Accident Experts, Part 1: Motorists and Cyclists
Nov-13-08 Los Angeles, CA A lot of cyclists assume they don't have recourse when it comes to bike accidents , but Charles Finkel of Magana, Cathcart & McCarthy has handled--and subsequently won—countless cases in bicyclists' favor. In this three-part series, Finkel and other experts will discuss types of cases that involve cyclists; firstly, automobile and bike... - Proposed $90 Million Settlement Reached in International Rectifier Class Action
Proposed $90 Million Settlement Reached in International Rectifier Class Action A securities class action filed against International Rectifier Corp. in 2007 has been settled, with the company agreeing to pay $90 million to some shareholders. The company has proposed to pay the settlement with $45 million of its own funds, with the remainder cover... - $43 Million Settlement Preliminarily Approved in Suits Against Conrad Black
Plaintiffs in 2 class action lawsuits against media baron Conrad Black have reached a tentative settlement of $43 million. A court date of August 21, 2009 has been set for final approval. If approved, the settlement would bring to an end 5 years of litigation. The judge presiding over the suits expressed concern that payment of the settlement would be... - Unum Provident's "Independent Examiner" a Farce
Oct-28-08 Basking Ridge, NJ Ann suffers from depression and anxiety, to the point where she can no longer work. Her insurer Unum Provident recognized her illness as legitimate—which is surprising in itself as Unum has denied so many others who have mental illness—and accepted Ann's claim. But like so many others, they abruptly cut her off. For 18 years, An... - Worried About What Your Parents Are Investing In? You Should Be.
Oct-28-08 San Diego, CA Be careful out there folks! Everyday attorney Ron Marron sees older Americans that have been sucked into complicated investment products or strategies they thought would ensure their life savings would last forever. Marron specializes in recovering money from unscrupulous or negligent commission driven investment dealers—he cautions investo... - Car Accident Ruined Victim
Oct-16-08 Hamilton, AL There are many people who are victims of [ car accidents ], that do not seem to have serious injuries but suffer a lifetime of pain following their crash. They do not have broken backs and do not suffer brain damage, but they do have severe pain and other problems that can be debilitating and can impact their life. "I was driving to schoo... - Accident Attorneys Rob Ammons and Jim Dunnam Help Family Win Record-Setting $27.5 Million Recovery Against Sanderson Farms
May-6-16 WACO, TX (May 4, 2016) (Press Release): A Waco state district court has agreed to a record $27.5 million settlement for a Waco mother and her two sons after a Sanderson Farms truck crashed into the back of their car three years ago. Houston attorney Rob Ammons and Waco attorney Jim Dunnam represented the family and says the proceeds from three insurance... - Ortho Evra Patch Complaints Span Six Years
Oct-15-08 Washington, DC Although Johnson & Johnson has paid at least $68.7 million in out-of-court settlements for lawsuits filed after females used its Ortho Evra birth-control Patch , is that enough? The healthcare maker says more than 5 million women have used the Patch but it doesn't say how many (countless) women have suffered blood clots, heart attacks or st... - $84 Million Uber Settlement Announced
Apr-30-16 San Francisco, CA: A settlement has been announced in the Uber lawsuit filed by drivers who alleged they were misclassified as independent contractors even though they were treated like employees. The settlement will not see the drivers reclassified as employees, meaning they still will not be eligible for overtime pay , sick leave or other benefits. A... - Landmark Autism Class Action Reaches Settlement
It is being hailed as a landmark autism case--a class action lawsuit brought against Blue Cross Blue Shield, by 100 families of autistic children over reimbursement for screening and treatment for the children. The settlement, $1 million, represents a significant victory for the families. The suit, filed by the family of an autistic child, alleged that... - First Unum: A Keystone Kops Approach to Claims Processing?
Sep-20-08 Chattanooga, TN Whether it is genuine pride over the addition of a new business platform or an attempt to push the bad press away from the public eye, First Unum is doing a lot of banner-waving over its new, 'Simply Unum' platform. Yes, but will it serve to improve the efficiency and compassion of the former Unum Provident ? Time will tell—but clients... - Save Porter Ranch and 24 Residents File Class Action Claim
Apr-20-16 Los Angeles, April 19, 2016 (Press Release): - Save Porter Ranch discovered public records showing the Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR) knew of leaking wells and yet DOGGR repeatedly issued permits to SoCalGas without the proper data showing gas would be confined underground. One example is API 03721313 (32F). Well 32F had a patch ins... - 689 Residents Living Near Porter Ranch File First Wave of Claims Against the State of California for Gas Injection Well Blowout
Apr-18-16 Los Angeles, April 15, 2016 (Press Release): - The massive gas injection well blowout of well SS-25 in the Aliso Canyon Natural Gas Storage Facility operated by SoCalGas created a geyser that lasted over three months. Natural gas, noxious odors, hazardous chemicals, and toxic pollutants rolled down the hillside into Porter Ranch and surrounding areas. The... - Second Circuit Rules Against Reducing Veteran’s Damages Award
Apr-9-16 The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ordered an increase in a $4.5 million verdict against the Veterans Administration, awarded to a military veteran for surgery that left him a paraplegic. The plaintiff, Charles Malmberg, argued the district court erred when it reduced his award by $1.2 million, which is the cost of services he could receive at the VA... - Unum’s Latest Bad Faith Practice
Apr-5-16 Chattanooga, TN: Unum, the nation’s largest disability insurer, appears to have a new scheme to deny short-term disability benefits and transfer liability to Workers’ Compensation claims. This is how an insurer can practice bad faith. “Unum is looking at short-term disability claims and the attending doctor statements, calling the... - Car Accidents: Young Lives Changed
Aug-20-08 Hamilton, MA One of the tragic aspects of car accidents is the effect they have on young lives. In the blink of an eye, a young person with a whole life ahead of her can lose her life, often through no fault of her own. Then, it is left to the grieving family to deal with the aftermath and decide what should be done. In Massachusetts an 18 year old t...