By Eric A. Kuwana and Sarah Downey (Reprinted with permission) For many litigants, the decision whether to prosecute or defend a lawsuit vigorously boils down to a rather basic calculus: What are my chances of success? What is the potential recovery or loss? Is this a “bet the company” litigation? And, how much will […]
It is a Crime to Cheat Insurers The government’s case against Theresa Fisher was strong, predicated in part on the following evidence: testimony by five witnesses who claimed to have been coached by Fisher; testimony by a co-conspirator that both she and Fisher were pressured to bring in patients for insurance-covered procedures; forged doctors’ notes […]
Bennett v State Farm Fire & Cas. Co. Edited by Lawrence N. Rogak Plaintiffs had a homeowner’s policy from State Farm. After an oil spill on their property, State Farm hired an engineer and a contractor to clean it up. Plaintiffs alleged that the contractors caused additional damage, and sued State Farm for negligence. State […]
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