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Utah Man Accused of Killing Officer Sues Insurer

An Ogden man accused of killing a police officer during a drug raid at his home is suing his insurance company over its rejection of his homeowner’s damage claim stemming from the shootout. Matthew Stewart, in his complaint filed Jan. …

Insurance Firm in Missouri Changes Benefit Plan After Charges

An insurance company in Missouri that provides coverage to Kansas City and Jackson County employees has changed its wellness incentives after seven people were indicted on charges of abusing the program. Blue Cross and Blue Shield told Kansas City Council …

Calif. Sues Doctor Over Aggressive Billing Tactics

The California attorney general’s office is suing a Los Angeles County doctor over her practice of refusing to accept lower insurance company reimbursements and instead billing patients for the full amount. The lawsuit against South Pasadena physician Jeannette Martello is …

Insurance Company Sues Helena Diocese

An insurance company says it didn’t sell policies to the Helena-based Catholic Diocese of Montana and is not responsible for covering costs involved in defending former nuns and priests accused of child abuse ranging from the 1930s through the 1970s. …

Church Protests Insurance Rules For Sex Offenders

An Oregon church is challenging requirements set by its insurance company for how it treats sex offenders who attend services. Pastor Chad McComas of Set Free Christian Fellowship in Medford told Mail Tribune the church disclosed that known sex offenders …

Judge: Montana City Must Pay $3M Judgment To Insurance Company In Lawsuit

A state judge has ruled the city of Bozeman in Montana must repay its insurance company the $3 million it paid after the city lost a lawsuit filed by a developer. Developer Mike Delaney sued the city in 2003 alleging …