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Nov-21-08 Sandpoint, ID In Part 2 of a series of articles about Long Term Care Insurance (LTCI) and Conseco in particular, consultant Martin McBirney discusses the possible demise of LTCI. For the past 3 years, McBirney has focused on expert consulting work for plaintiff's attorneys regarding unfair claim denials and excessive rate increases. Long Term Care I... - Stockbroker Arbitration: Senior Not Handled With Care
Nov-20-08 Sacramento, CA It is one thing to purposely invest in the stock market, but it is another thing entirely when you are a victim of stockbroker fraud—when you have been invested in the stock market without realizing it. Diane S. (not her real name) says her mother-in-law had no idea she was invested in the stock market, until she lost a lot of money. Now,... - Long Term Care Insurance Expert Consultant Weighs In
Nov-10-08 Sandpoint, ID Martin McBirney has almost 20 years of experience in the long term care insurance (LTCI) industry. He started out in this field as an actuary and subsequently did product development, marketing and lobbying. In the past 8 years, he has worked as an independent consultant and for the last 2 last two years he has focused on expert consulting... - Unum: Brand New Shoes, Same Old Story
Nov-6-08 Chattanooga, TN It would have been little surprise to any Unum policyholder stung by the claims behavior of Unum Provident (now known simply as 'Unum') to hear that Unum placed near the top of a list that named the worst insurers in the United States. In fact, in a survey conducted by the American Association of Justice (AAJ), Unum ranked number 2, in... - Mexico City Plane Crash Kills Government Official and 7 Others
Nov-5-08 Mexico City A Lear jet carrying 5 passengers crashed violently into a populated area last night, killing all on board and sending dozens of people to hospital. One of those confirmed dead in the plane crash is the Mexican Interior Minister, Juan Camilo Mourino. While Americans were still going to the polls enroute to an historic election for Presiden... - Financial Elder Abuse: Children Victimizing Their Parents
Nov-4-08 Carlsbad, CA When your parents reach their senior years, you probably expect that your family members will help you to take care of your parents—not make them victims of financial elder abuse. However, children can, and do, take advantage of their elderly parents for their own financial gain. Sophia P. (not her real name) says that her sister went beh... - Pensioners Fighting for ERISA Rights
Oct-24-08 Sacramento, CA With so many people living longer into retirement, companies are forced to pay more in benefits for their former employees. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) was created to protect those benefits, including employee stock options and pension plans. However, some people believe that because they are living longer than thei... - Hernia Patch "Really Destroyed Me"
Oct-10-08 Umatilla, OR Nearly 5 years after his bowel was perforated by a hernia patch, Rob S. is still suffering. He has endured years of life threatening health problems, repeated surgeries and constant pain. Rob says that he does not know for certain if a Kugel Mesh Patch was used in his surgery, but his story is consistent with other patients who suffered br... - Advice from Woman Denied Unumprovident Benefits
Oct-10-08 Silver Springs, NV "This is extremely important for anyone who has been denied their benefits," says Frances, " and I welcome the opportunity to let LawyersandSettlements readers know: When Unumprovident (also called Unum ) denies you the first time, write your appeals as thoroughly as possible because when you go to court, you can only present the info... - Financial Elder Abuse: Mother Victimized by Son, Daughter
Oct-5-08 La Puente, CA It is unthinkable that an elderly person could become the victim of financial elder abuse at the hands of her son or daughter. Unfortunately, that is what Susan S. says happened to her mother-in-law. Susan says her brother-in-law and sister-in-law stole money from their mother, violating California's financial elder abuse laws. "My mo... - Bad Faith Insurance: The Art of Unfairness
Oct-2-08 New York, NY There's something fundamentally devious about the provider of a service that refuses to deliver what you've already paid for. Such is the basis for bad faith insurance , and a bad faith insurance claim brought against AXA Equitable Life Insurance Co. of New York by a former New York chiropractor. After being snubbed by his insurer, the man... - UnumProvident's Stall Tactic
Sep-24-08 Indianapolis, IN For the past 9 years, Kevin has been working with a back injury. And all those years both Kevin and his employer paid into an UnumProvident (also known as First Unum ) insurance policy. A few months ago, Kevin's doctor told him—and UnumProvident--that he could no longer work, yet Kevin received just one check before he was denied furt... - Real Estate Housing: Closing the Door on the American Dream
Sep-21-08 Washington, DC Some would argue that the ongoing financial crisis in America actually stems from the simple pursuit and the realization of the American dream: home ownership. There is security that comes with owning a piece of real estate , and rather than bypassing the chance to build equity by renting, Americans sought out any avenue possible to trade i... - Financial Elder Abuse: Dad Did Not Sign Away Rights
Sep-19-08 Westminster, CA Financial elder abuse is often associated with a greedy relative who steals money or property from an elderly family member. However, there are situations in which people outside the family commit such elder abuse. Arthur M. says that his father's lawyer took advantage of his father's poor health to gain access to money—in the process s... - Tomato-Pepper Salmonella: Why the Grubbs are Suing Wal-Mart
Sep-11-08 Dolores, CO "Truckloads of contaminated jalapenos were turned back at the border before we bought them at Wal-Mart," says Cheryl Grubbs, "so why did Wal-Mart still have them in their store?" Her husband, Brian Grubbs, almost died from the tomato/pepper salmonella outbreak, and Cheryl is furious because his illness could have been avoided. Cheryl is a... - Attorney David Mazie Goes Eyeball to Eyeball with Lasik Surgeon
Sep-9-08 Roseland, NJ You know how some people just seem smart—well that's how attorney David Mazie seems. Smart! At age 46 Mazie has won millions and millions of dollars on behalf of clients lucky enough to get his firm to take on their case. His most recent win is an eye popping $2.1 million settlement recovered for a 47-year old man rendered legally blind beca... - I want to Warn Others not to take Cipro
Sep-8-08 OnAlaska, WA: Mary has been taking Cipro "on and off" since 1991. Because of her chronic medical history she has been confined to a wheelchair but she had carpal tunnel surgery four years ago, was diagnosed with a torn rotator cuff and had surgery near her Achilles tendon. How could those injuries happen—she has been disabled for years… "Because... - Attorney Steven Sprenger: TV Writers' Lawsuits Get Momentum
Sep-4-08 Washington, DC: "Employers aren't that concerned that they are violating age discrimination laws," says attorney Steven Sprenger. "They think there is a relationship between employment and age, and as you get older people should just exit the workforce." Sprenger has a crisp understanding of age discrimination in the modern material world we live in. H... - $1.5M Settlement awarded to Family of Man Killed on Drawbridge
Broward County: FL: A $1.5 million settlement was awarded to the family of a man who was killed after he fell from a drawbridge, and who filed a personal injury suit. In 2009, Desmond Nolan, 82 years of age at the time, was walking across a drawbridge when, as he neared the halfway point, the drawbridge opened, causing Nolan to fall to the paveme... - Cipro: "I wasn't ready to Retire"
Aug-27-08 Rochester, WA Mike was first prescribed Cipro eight years ago to treat a prostate infection but it kept flaring up so he took more Cipro. And more. Meanwhile, Mike developed joint pain in his legs and back and started to limp; he had severe fatigue and back problems. "I kept asking my doctor if the antibiotic—Cipro--could be causing all these proble...