States Move to Regulate Third-Party Litigation Funding Amid Transparency Concerns
States across the U.S. are advancing bills to increase transparency in third-party litigation funding as concerns grow over rising insurance costs and legal system abuse.
April 14
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Arizona
California
Georgia
Kansas
Massachusetts
Organized Train Heists Targeting Nike Sneakers in California and Arizona Continue
Thieves have stolen nearly $2 million worth of Nike sneakers from BNSF trains in California and Arizona in a series of well-coordinated heists since last March. Despite multiple arrests, including a suspected ringleader, the thefts persist.
March 5
Fraud
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Arizona
California
What Happens if OSHA Is Eliminated? The Potential Impact on Workplace Safety and Workers’ Compensation
A proposed bill seeks to abolish OSHA, shifting workplace safety to individual states. The move could increase injuries, raise workers’ compensation costs, and create legal and financial challenges for employers and insurers.
February 14
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Arizona
Four Pharmacists Sentenced for $13 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
Four pharmacists were sentenced for defrauding Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers of over $13 million by billing for medications they never dispensed at multiple pharmacies.
February 14
Arizona
Michigan
Ohio
Arizona Couple Admits to $1.2 Billion Medicare Fraud Scheme Involving Unnecessary Wound Grafts
A Phoenix couple pleaded guilty to orchestrating a $1.2 billion health care fraud scheme, submitting false claims for unnecessary wound grafts and receiving millions in illegal kickbacks.
February 4
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
Arizona
Health Insurance Fraud Case Resolved by Austin-Based Small Group Business
An Austin-based small group health insurer settles allegations of fraudulent billing practices, emphasizing the need for transparency and ethical standards in health insurance claims.
January 23
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Florida
Louisiana
Hawaii Faces Calls to End Illegal Fireworks After Deadly Explosions
Recent tragedies highlight the dangers of illegal fireworks in Hawaii, leading officials and residents to debate stronger enforcement measures and cultural traditions.
January 6
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Arizona
Hawaii
Freeze Claims: Strategies for Swift and Effective Resolution
Learn how proactive risk management, clear communication, and expert coordination can turn a freeze claim disaster into a successful recovery.
December 9, 2024
Catastrophe
Education & Training
Property
Risk Management
Arizona
Florida
New Mexico
Ransomware Attack Forces Starbucks to Manually Track Employee Hours
A ransomware attack on Blue Yonder, a software provider for scheduling and supply chain management, disrupted Starbucks’ systems, forcing manual payroll and scheduling for workers in North America.
November 26, 2024
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
Arizona
Second Umpire Alleges Retaliation in Lawsuit Against MLB
A second minor league umpire claims wrongful termination in a lawsuit against Major League Baseball, alleging retaliation after he reported being sexually assaulted by a female colleague.
October 11, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Arizona
New York
Solar Energy Growth Sparks Surge in Construction Claims
The rapid growth of solar energy is driving an increase in construction-defect claims, as industry experts highlight risks such as fire, environmental concerns, and insurance coverage issues.
October 4, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Arizona
California
Colorado
Florida
Texas
Tennessee School District Duped Out of $3.4 Million in Curriculum Vendor Scam
A rural Tennessee school district was swindled out of over $3 million when a finance officer unknowingly wired funds to a fraudster impersonating a legitimate curriculum vendor, part of a growing wave of email scams targeting schools.
October 1, 2024
Education & Training
Fraud
Litigation
Technology
Arizona
Ohio
Tennessee
Texas
Federal Policy Conflicts Could Raise Flood Insurance Costs, Leave Thousands Unaware of Dam Risks
Conflicting federal policies hinder communities from accessing vital dam failure data, potentially raising flood insurance costs and leaving residents unaware of flood risks.
August 26, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Arizona
California
Colorado
Georgia
Minnesota
Wildfire Risk Intensifies in 2024: Over 2.6 Million Homes at High Risk in the Western U.S.
As of mid-2024, wildfires have ravaged millions of acres in the U.S., with over 2.6 million homes at moderate or greater risk, emphasizing the crucial role of insurance and risk management in protecting communities.
August 13, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Arizona
California
Colorado
Hawaii
Idaho
DOJ Sues Allstate’s National General for Allegedly Deceptive Insurance Practices
The U.S. alleges that National General Holdings Corp. improperly force-placed insurance on vehicles financed through Wells Fargo for over a decade, causing financial harm to borrowers.
July 26, 2024
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Arizona
California
Delaware
Missouri
New Hampshire
