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Tag: Insurance Litigation

Lemonade Faces Class Action Over Extended Driver’s License Data Breach

Lemonade's delayed detection of a major data breach exposing 190,000 driver’s license numbers spurs a federal class action lawsuit, highlighting critical cybersecurity and compliance challenges for digital insurers.

Florida Appeals Court Limits Use of Claims Handling Delays in Insurance Dispute Trials

Florida's 4th District Court of Appeals rules limiting references to claims handling delays in insurance disputes, emphasizing compliance with documentation over bad faith allegations.

Judge Rejects Florida Blue’s Quest to Reevaluate Medicare Advantage Star Ratings

A federal judge denied Florida Blue's request to reconsider Medicare Advantage star ratings linked to Broward County's 2023 flooding, citing CMS's regulatory criteria for public health emergencies.

KATES Detective & Security Services Files Lawsuit Over Negligent Insurance Procurement

KATES Detective & Security Services Agency files lawsuit against insurance brokers for negligent insurance procurement, underscoring risks in corporate insurance coverage and broker responsibilities.

DOJ Sues SelectQuote Over Medicare Advantage Kickbacks, Stock Drops 19%

The DOJ sued SelectQuote and major insurers over Medicare Advantage plan kickbacks, leading to a 19% stock drop. This case highlights key compliance risks in broker compensation and Medicare Advantage enrollment.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota to Pay $71M in $2.8B National Settlement Over Competition Claims

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota agrees to pay $71 million as part of a $2.8 billion national settlement addressing competition and payment disputes with health care providers. The settlement includes operational reforms and aims to improve transparency and provider payments.

Heritage Property & Casualty Sues Adjuster Over Hurricane Ian Claims Dispute

Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance Co. filed a libel suit against an independent adjuster over allegations of inflated Hurricane Ian damage claims, highlighting disputes over insurance claims handling and regulatory risks in Florida.

Virginia Court Dismisses TCPA Class Action Against Senior Life Insurance

Virginia court dismisses TCPA class action against Senior Life Insurance Company due to insufficient factual allegations, highlighting evolving compliance and litigation standards for insurers.

California Homeowners Sue Insurers for Coordinated Denial of Fire Risk Coverage

California homeowners sue major insurers alleging collusion to deny coverage in fire-prone areas, forcing reliance on the California FAIR Plan with higher premiums and lower coverage.

California Lawsuit Challenges Insurer Cost-Shifting Under FAIR Plan Surcharges

Consumer Watchdog sues California Insurance Commissioner over FAIR Plan surcharges, challenging insurer cost-shifting practices and regulatory compliance under wildfire assessments.