The Only Solution to Fraud is to Take the Profit Out of the Crime
It Takes Courage to Fight the Fraudster
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In Vivian Maritza Triana Marin, Sebastian Arroyave Penagos, and Daniel Arroyave Penagos v. Marc J. Paynter and Transport Marc Paynter Inc., No. 23-CV-6498, United States District Court, E.D. New York (July
What Should I Send a Property Insurance Lawyer Before the First Call?
One of the most common calls we receive starts with a frustrated policyholder saying something like this: “My insurance company is not treating me fairly. What do you need from me?” The answer is simple, but important. A good property insurance lawyer needs the facts. Not just feelings of being let down by their insurer …
Seventh Circuit Rules Text Messages Are Not “Telephone Calls” Under TCPA § 227(c)(5) — A Circuit Split Emerges
Background: The TCPA’s Private Right of Action for Unwanted CallsCongress enacted the TCPA in 1991 to address the proliferation of unwanted telephone solicitations. The statute defines “telephone solicitation” as “the initiation of a telephone call or message for the purpose of encouraging the purchase or rental of, or investment in, property, goods, or services.” 47
Zalma’s Insurance Fraud Letter – July 15, 2026
ZIFL Volume 30, Issue 14
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THE SOURCE FOR THE INSURANCE FRAUD PROFESSIONAL
Zalma’s Insurance Fraud Letter (ZIFL) continues its 30th year of publication dedicated to those involved in reducing the effect of insurance fraud. ZIFL is published 24 times a year by ClaimSchool and is written by Barry Zalma. It is provided
Your ERISA Watch – Week of July 15, 2026
This week’s ERISA-related decisions run the gamut from individual benefit claims to class actions to unpaid employer contribution disputes and so much more!
Read on to learn about (1) an insurer’s creative lawsuit contending that medical providers are gaming the independent dispute resolution process of the No Surprises Act (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
Expert Testimony Makes or Breaks a Property Insurance Case
Why Expert Testimony Is Critical in Property Insurance Litigation Property insurance cases involving hurricanes, hail, wind, water, collapse, and large commercial losses often turn on expert testimony. The policy language and facts matter. But in many cases, the practical battle becomes a fight between experts. Lawyers handling these cases have to do more than simply …
Court Declines to Compel Appraisal Where Coverage is Disputed
Court Declines to Compel Appraisal Where Coverage is Disputed[1]
In FutureCare Health and Management Corporation v. Affiliated FM Insurance Company, 2026 WL 1947844 (D. Md. 2026), the United States District Court for the District of Maryland held that appraisal was not appropriate where the insurer disputed coverage for all claimed losses, rather than merely
Suit Needs Article III Standing
Data Breach Requires Plaintiff’s Own Information was Missued
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The Dismissal Based on Lips’s Failure to Plead Injury in Fact,
In Danielle Lips, on behaf of hersef and all others similarly situated v. ACCU Reference Medical Lab, LLC, Civil Action No. 25-13642 (SDW) (CF), United States District Court, D. New Jersey (June 24,
Are California Policyholders Being Asked to Pay More While Their Watchdog Is Being Put on a Leash?
A recent E&E News article 1 caught my eye because it put a spotlight on a fight most California policyholders probably do not know is happening. The article reported that California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is seeking to change the rules governing consumer intervenors, with the practical effect of making it harder for Consumer Watchdog to …
Nobody Sails to Hawaii Alone
I am currently racing Merlin in the 2026 Pacific Cup. One of the most obvious lessons from this race has nothing to do with rating certificates, weather prediction, sail inventory, or boat speed. It has to do with people. Nobody sails to Hawaii alone. It is true even when the sailor has talent. Offshore racing …