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California Vocational School Owner Charged With Fraud in Workers’ Comp Scheme

Insurance Journal

The owner of a Fresno, California-based for-profit vocational school was charged with engaging in fraudulent billing practices related to workers’ compensation. Paul Steve Ramirez, 59, was charged with 11 felony counts, including insurance fraud. The fraudulent insurance claims could reach …

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Louisiana Court Finds That an Insured Breached its Duty to Cooperate

The Property Insurance Law Observer

June 24, 2024) offers valuable lessons for policyholders regarding the importance of cooperation in the insurance claims process. Following the hurricane, plaintiff submitted an insurance claim with a detailed contents list for $663,682 in personal property losses. State Farm Fire , No. 2:22-CV-01511, 2024 U.S.

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Home Insurance Claims, What To Do

Boyle Agency Insurance

This Bogle Agency Insurance blog post will guide you through the necessary steps to take after a disaster strikes and how to navigate the home insurance claims process smoothly. Home Insurance Claim Step I: Assess the Safety of Your Home After a disaster, the safety of you and your family should be the top priority.

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Eleven Considerations for Selecting Your Workers’ Comp Company Doctor

AMAXX

Efficient Communication of Medical Records Communication is critical, especially when it comes to sharing medical records with insurance claims adjusters or your company. Willingness to Handle Workers’ Compensation Cases Workers’ compensation cases come with unique requirements and responsibilities.

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Split Decision: Florida Districts Clash Over Insurance Coverage for Unperformed Repairs

The Property Insurance Law Observer

The ruling reversed a jury award for homeowners who had sold their property without performing the necessary repairs, addressing a crucial question about recovery for unperformed repairs in property insurance claims. However, the homeowners sold their property without performing any of the necessary repairs. in damages.

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Blog Post: California: Lean into Workers’ Compensation Lien Trials with This Winning Strategy

LexisNexis

Colleen Casey, Former Commissioner, California Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board The battle of the bill review experts is on! Before setting foot into the workers’ compensation court, it’s helpful to know what theories and evidence opposing counsel has used in the past. Earned the Self-insurance Claims Examiner Certificate.

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Morgan & Morgan Vows to Fight Proposed Class Action on ‘Botched’ Injury Claims

Insurance Journal

But perhaps the Orlando-founded firm has grown too big, too quickly, suggests a proposed class-action lawsuit that claims the firm has botched hundreds of … Morgan & Morgan calls itself the nation’s largest injury law firm, with offices in most states.

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