Tag: Insurance Litigation

SelectQuote Faces DOJ Lawsuit over Medicare Advantage Sales Practices

SelectQuote Faces DOJ Lawsuit over Medicare Advantage Sales Practices

SelectQuote Inc. faces a DOJ whistleblower lawsuit over Medicare Advantage sales practices, triggering stock declines and investor class-action suits. Key updates on regulatory compliance and market impact.

Ninth Circuit Denies Class Certification in Progressive's Totaled Vehicle Valuation Dispute

The Ninth Circuit denies class certification in a contested Progressive insurance case challenging the use of the projected sold adjustment for totaled vehicles, highlighting complex valuation and legal issues.

USAA Agrees to $5M Settlement Over Maryland Auto Insurance Late Fee Lawsuit

USAA to pay $5 million to settle Maryland class-action lawsuit alleging unlawful late fees on auto insurance policies. Settlement pending court approval.

Lawsuit Accuses State Farm of Claim Mishandling and Racial Discrimination

A federal lawsuit alleges State Farm mishandled an auto claim and discriminated against a Black policyholder, raising compliance and claim handling concerns in the auto insurance industry.

Connecticut Supreme Court Limits Brokers' Duty on Insurance Policy Non-Renewal Notices

The Connecticut Supreme Court rules that insurance brokers are not required to inform clients about non-renewal of homeowners insurance policies, defining broker duties and impacting insurance practices.

7th Circuit Reverses Class Action Status in Progressive ACV Undervaluation Case

The 7th Circuit reverses class action status in a lawsuit against Progressive over disputed methods in actual cash value calculations for total loss vehicles, highlighting judicial nuances in insurer obligations and class certification standards.

Maxus v. Travelers Fire Insurance Dispute Sets Precedent on Soot Damage Coverage

The Maxus v. Travelers case clarifies soot damage as covered direct physical loss, emphasizing the importance of precise policy wording and timely claims handling in commercial fire insurance disputes.

Federal Judge Blocks Key Trump-Era ACA Rule Provisions Impacting Coverage

A federal judge blocks major Trump-era ACA provisions that could lead to 1.8 million losing coverage, citing regulatory overreach and increased health costs.

Delaware Supreme Court Denies 3M Insurance Coverage for Earplug Litigation Costs

Delaware Supreme Court rules 3M's defense payments in Aearo earplug litigation do not activate insurance coverage obligations, affecting liability and insurance claims in product litigation.

PPG Industries Wins Class Action on Retiree Life Insurance Termination

PPG Industries successfully defended against a 500-person class action alleging wrongful termination of retiree life insurance coverage linked to a 2013 corporate transaction, with the court citing lack of vested rights in plan documents.