Former Insurance Agent Accused of Defrauding Clients in Fake Marijuana Investment Scheme

A former insurance agent in California has been charged with stealing over $1.8 million from clients in a fraudulent cannabis investment scheme called ‘House of Green.’
August 1 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation California

Wine Server Defends Against Liability in Fatal Drunk Driving Crash After Work Event

A liquor server and distributor argue they aren’t liable for a woman’s fatal crash following a mandatory wine tasting, claiming she was responsible for her own actions.
August 1 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Liability Litigation Connecticut

From Cold War Deals to Nuclear Verdicts Reclaiming the Insurance Lawyer’s Role

A Cold War prisoner swap led by an insurance lawyer reminds us that claims professionals still shape high-stakes outcomes—if we stay sharp, strategic, and proactive.
August 1 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Florida Georgia

Rising Litigation Costs and Tort Reform Momentum Shape Liability Claims in 2025

Tort reform efforts in states like Georgia and Florida are reshaping the liability claims landscape in 2025, as litigation costs soar and attorney involvement rises rapidly.
August 1 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Liability Litigation California Delaware Florida Georgia Louisiana

What Happens When Alcohol Voids Your Auto Insurance in Louisiana

A Louisiana court upheld an insurer’s right to deny coverage based on a BAC exclusion, highlighting how drunk driving can void auto claims in many U.S. states.
July 29 Auto Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Louisiana

Insurers Refuse to Cover Meta in Lawsuits Over Alleged Social Media Addiction

Meta is locked in a legal dispute with insurers including Hartford and Chubb, who argue they’re not obligated to cover defense costs tied to social media addiction claims.
July 28 Insurance Industry Liability Litigation Technology California Delaware

GEICO Takes Legal Action Against Brooklyn Pharmacy for $3.5 Million in Alleged No-Fault Insurance Fraud

GEICO alleges a Brooklyn pharmacy exploited New York’s No-Fault system by billing over $3.5 million for medically unnecessary pain creams and violating a prior court injunction.
July 25 Auto Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation New York

Connecticut Court Clears Rental Car Company of Liability in Ignition Lock Case

A Connecticut appellate court ruled that Enterprise had no legal duty to check online databases for license restrictions before renting a car to a driver later charged with DUI.
July 25 Auto Legislation & Regulation Liability Litigation Connecticut

California Wildfire Claims Could Drain $21 Billion Insurance Fund Amid Investigation

As insurance losses from the Eaton Fire mount, California’s wildfire fund faces depletion, with scrutiny intensifying over Southern California Edison’s potential liability.
July 25 Catastrophe Litigation Property Subrogation California

How to Identify Hidden Solar Panel Damage

A recent CLM webinar explored how electroluminescence scanning helps insurance professionals detect microcracks in solar panels and determine damage causation.
July 25 Insurance Industry Litigation Property Technology

SharePoint Vulnerabilities Expose Challenges in Microsoft’s Cybersecurity Overhaul

As Chinese hackers exploit SharePoint software flaws, Microsoft faces renewed scrutiny over its Secure Future Initiative and ongoing cybersecurity transformation.
July 23 Insurance Industry Litigation Risk Management Technology Oregon

Insurer Says It Owes No Coverage for Kansas City Super Bowl Parade Shooting Lawsuit

Cincinnati Specialty Underwriters says its event liability policy excludes coverage for claims tied to a deadly shooting at the 2024 Super Bowl parade in Kansas City.
July 23 Insurance Industry Liability Litigation Risk Management Missouri

Clorox Sues Cognizant Over Password Failures in 2023 Cyberattack

Clorox claims Cognizant failed basic security protocols, allowing hackers to access its network during a 2023 cyberattack that led to $380 million in damages.
July 23 Insurance Industry Litigation Risk Management Technology California

Mother and Son Sentenced to Prison for $150K Inmate Unemployment Fraud Scheme

A Modesto man and his mother from Turlock were sentenced for using prison inmates’ identities to steal over $150,000 in fraudulent pandemic unemployment claims.
July 21 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation California

Former Insurance Executive Admits Role in Fraud That Led to Collapse of Two Companies

Jasbir Thandi admitted to falsifying financial records and misappropriating funds, resulting in over $20 million in losses and the failure of two insurance carriers.
July 21 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation California Texas Vermont

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