Insurance Bad Faith Articles
Insurance Claim Denied Due to Racism, Lawsuit Says
An Oregon woman has filed a lawsuit claiming that an insurance company refused to pay for her gallbladder surgery because she is Hispanic.
Insurance Company Hit with Multimillion-Dollar Verdict
A Los Angeles County judge has ordered one of California's largest health insurers to pay $9 million to a woman whose health policy was cancelled while she was undergoing treatment for cancer.
Parents Fight HMO over Infant’s Care
On Friday Sept. 21, the parents of a severely premature baby tried to have Kaiser Permanente move their son to another San Diego hospital in hopes of ensuring his survival.
Medicaid HMO Faces Multi Million Dollar Fine
A managed health care company in Georgia was hit with a $3.7 million fine last week for failing to meet contractual obligations and provide timely authorizations for critical services.
Allstate Agrees to Mass Settlement in Katrina Lawsuit
A group of Mississippi policyholders found out on Monday that they will receive a mass settlement from Allstate Insurance after they sued Allstate for damage done to their homes during hurricane Katrina.
Recusal Sought for Judge Presiding Over Katrina Lawsuit
State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. filed a motion on Thursday requesting the recusal of U.S. district court judge L.T. Senter Jr. on the grounds that two of the potential litigants are court colleagues.
Katrina Insurance Lawsuit Withdrawn During Federal Court Trial
A Louisiana couple suing Allstate Indemnity Co. in a Katrina insurance dispute dropped their suit on Thursday before closing arguments could be heard by the jury.
Preliminary Settlement Could Mean Millions for Wireless Customers
A preliminary settlement was reached on Friday in a class action lawsuit against cell phone insurers. The settlement, if approved by the judge, will mean millions of dollars for wireless customers.
Multimillion Dollar Punitive Award Reduced by Federal Judge in Katrina Lawsuit
On Wednesday, a federal judge reduced a jury’s $2.5 million award in punitive damages to a Biloxi couple after their Katrina claim was denied by State Farm Fire and Casualty Co.
State Farm Settles Out of Court Days Before Trial
State Farm Fire & Casualty Company settled out of court with a Mississippi policyholder on Friday, avoiding a pending trial set to begin today. The Long Beach resident filed a suit against the company after his Katrina claim was denied.
