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Former investigator files $2M harassment suit after her firing by MIA

Bob Graham — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:22:43 +0000

A former Maryland Insurance Administration investigator filed a $2 million civil suit against the agency, saying she was the victim of harassment and retaliation after she began dating a coworker.

Former investigator files $2M harassment suit after her firing by MIA via IFAwebnews.

New liability insurance law in Michigan sets off legal fireworks

IFAwebnews Staff — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:24:45 +0000

New insurance requirements for fireworks manufacturers have set off legal sparks in Michigan, as the companies have filed suit against the state.

New liability insurance law in Michigan sets off legal fireworks via IFAwebnews.

California, insurance companies settle suits over investments in Iran

Bob Graham — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:49:54 +0000

California's insurance commissioner announced the end to a pair of civil suits, filed over his agency's efforts to force insurance companies to stop investing in corporations working in Iran.

California, insurance companies settle suits over investments in Iran via IFAwebnews.

Grandfathered retirees in N.Y. fight premium payment increase

Jaime L. Brockway — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:11:22 +0000

A New York advocacy organization filed suit against the state and governor, asking them to roll back a 2% increase in the percentage public service retirees pay toward the cost of their health insurance premiums.

Grandfathered retirees in N.Y. fight premium payment increase via IFAwebnews.

Walgreen, Par sued for alleged RICO violations, drug overcharges

Bob Graham — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:57:15 +0000

A health and pension fund sued Walgreen Co. and Par Pharmaceutical Co. for allegedly overcharging for generic prescriptions, which in turn allegedly cost third-party payers two to four times more for the medications.

Walgreen, Par sued for alleged RICO violations, drug overcharges via IFAwebnews.

N.J. court dismisses agents’ franchise suits against Allstate

Jaime L. Brockway — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:40:39 +0000

A New Jersey superior court dismissed all claims in franchise lawsuits filed against Allstate New Jersey Insurance Co., based in Bridgewater, N.J.

N.J. court dismisses agents’ franchise suits against Allstate via IFAwebnews.

Allstate, in seventh insurance fraud case of year, names 83 defendants

Bob Graham — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:30:43 +0000

Allstate Insurance Co. sued 83 New York area people, seeking to recover $6.3 million, in its seventh civil insurance fraud suit filed this year.

Allstate, in seventh insurance fraud case of year, names 83 defendants via IFAwebnews.

N.Y. court reinforces workers’ comp. law dictating claims payments

Jaime L. Brockway — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:15:21 +0000

The New York Court of Appeals ruled against insurers in six separate cases Nov. 15 by upholding a law requiring private insurers to deposit payments for some workers' compensation benefits into state trust funds.

N.Y. court reinforces workers’ comp. law dictating claims payments via IFAwebnews.

Maryland insurer fighting $1.1 million award in celery death suit

Jaime L. Brockway — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:31:25 +0000

A defunct produce processing company's insurer is arguing that it is not responsible for a $1.1 million default judgement awarded to the family of man who died after eating the company's celery.

Maryland insurer fighting $1.1 million award in celery death suit via IFAwebnews.

N.Y. wants insurance brokerage closed over alleged kickback scheme

IFAwebnews Staff — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:49:15 +0000

A family-run insurance brokerage in Long Island, N.Y. is accused in a civil suit of defrauding hundreds of charities by operating an alleged kickback scheme for 21 years.

N.Y. wants insurance brokerage closed over alleged kickback scheme via IFAwebnews.