Latest Lawsuits Headlines
All the headlines from our Lawsuits Topic Page, ordered by recency.
AIA Supports Curbs on Food Lawsuits
Jul 23 2003 // The American Insurance Association (AIA) praised the “Commonsense Consumption Act” (S. 1428), introduced recently by U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), as a much-needed proposal to help reform America’s...
New Wave of Diminshed Value Suits Wash Over Ga. Courts
Jul 22 2003 // Several class action lawsuits have recently been filed in Georgia based on the state Supreme Court’s decision on the issue of diminished value related to auto insurance claims, according to the Alliance of American...
SCF OF ARIZONA FILES SUIT TO PROTECT ASSETS:
Jul 21 2003 // State Compensation Fund of Arizona (SCF) recently filed a lawsuit in Maricopa County Superior Court challenging a provision in the state’s 2003 fiscal budget that forces SCF to purchase Arizona government-owned...
Goody’s Reaches Settlement in Hilfiger Litigation and Related Litigation
Jul 1 2003 // Tennessee-based Goody’s Family Clothing, Inc. said it has reached a settlement agreement with Tommy Hilfiger resolving all outstanding issues arising out of the previously disclosed action brought by Tommy Hilfiger...
Report Lawsuit Filed in L.A. by Investment Bank Against Lloyd’s, AIG
Jul 1 2003 // Jefferies & Company, an investment bank, has reportedly filed suit in L.A. Superior Court against Lloyd’s and American International Group for refusing to pay legal defense costs under D&O policies issued...
Allstate Sued by Fla. Imaging Center
Jun 30 2003 // Chicago-area based direct writer Allstate Insurance Co.’s Florida personal injury protection policyholders have filed a class action suit on their behalf by the law firm of Forizs & Dogali. Premier Open MRI, the...
Allstate, Liberty Mutual File $1M Lawsuit in Alleged Ky. Fraud Scam
Jun 26 2003 // Allstate Insurance Company and Liberty Mutual Group announced they jointly filed a federal RICO lawsuit against a Kentucky doctor and owners of several medical clinics and billing companies in that state. The defendants in...
AIA In Support of Mandatory Arbitration to Hold Down Litigation Costs
Jun 24 2003 // In testimony over the weekend during the National Association of Insurance Commissioner’s (NAIC) summer meeting, the American Insurance Association (AIA) supported the continued availability of mandatory pre-dispute...
SCF of Arizona Files Suit to Protect Assets
Jun 24 2003 // State Compensation Fund of Arizona (SCF) recently filed a lawsuit in Maricopa County Superior Court challenging a provision in the state’s 2003 fiscal budget that forces SCF to purchase Arizona government-owned...
L.A. Agent Files Counter-Suit Against 21st Century Insurance
Jun 23 2003 // A Los Angeles insurance agent has filed a counter-claim against 21st Century Insurance Group (formerly known as 20th Century Insurance) over the use of the name “21st Century Insurance” in Los Angeles County....
State Fund Wins Major Workers’ Compensation Class Action Suit
Jun 23 2003 // State Compensation Insurance Fund has won a final decision in the largest and longest-running class action lawsuit in the 89-year history of California’s workers’ compensation system. San Francisco Superior...
Inside the Contractors Market
Jun 23 2003 // If you find placing contractors insurance these days almost as daunting as building the house, condo, apartment or other facility itself, you are not alone. A restrictive market, high minimum premiums and tighter...
Inside the Contractors Market
Jun 23 2003 // If you find placing contractors insurance these days almost as daunting as building the house, condo, apartment or other facility itself, you are not alone. A restrictive market, high minimum premiums and tighter...
Must the Insurer Appeal’
Jun 23 2003 // A while back I was discussing with a colleague whether a carrier has a duty to prosecute an appeal on behalf of its insured. My initial thought was that upon the resolution of the underlying matter by a trial verdict and...
Allstate NJ, Encompass Lawsuit Seeks $22 Million in Fraud Damages from North Jersey MDs
Jun 19 2003 // Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company and its subsidiary, Encompass Insurance, announced the filing of civil actions under the New Jersey Insurance Fraud Prevention Act, in the Superior Court of New Jersey (Morris County),...
CSAA Selects Iteration’s Real-Time Reporting Suite
Jun 18 2003 // Iteration Software announced that the California State Automobile Association (CSAA) has chosen the Iteration Real-time Reporting Suite(TM) as the standard information delivery solution for the CSAA Claims...
AAI Lauds U.S. House Passage of “Class Action Fairness Act”
Jun 13 2003 // The Alliance of American Insurers (AAI) is commending the House of Representatives for approving the “Class Action Fairness Act” (H.R. 1115). The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a similar bill (S. 274)...
Texas Medical Malpractice Reform Legislation Signed Into Law
Jun 13 2003 // Texas Gov. Rick Perry signed into law reform legislation designed ease the medical malpractice crisis and ensure that all Texans have access to quality, affordable health care. The measure, House Bill 4, includes a...
Survey Reports Malpractice Lawsuits Threaten Healthcare on Long Island
Jun 12 2003 // Pennsylvania isn’t the only state having problems with medical malpractice claims. According to the results of a new survey of Long Island physicians, conducted by The New York Medical Staff Leadership Council,...
Garamendi Responds to Trade Assoc.’s Lawsuit on Homeowners Advisory Notice
Jun 9 2003 // California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi released the following statement in response to the lawsuit filed June 4 by the Personal Insurance Federation of California; the Association of California Insurance...
