A recent lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson ended with a $72 million verdict in favor of a family who claimed that their loved one contracted ovarian cancer because of her continued use of talc powder over the years. Though some applaud the verdict, it does raise...
Insurance Defense
Federal judge allows lawsuit against Anthem to move forward
A series of data breaches within the computer systems for Anthem and its affiliates has landed the health insurer and several other insurers in trouble. That's because, according to a class action filed against Anthem and 28 of its affiliates, the insurer "allowed...
How the Chipotle shutdown could save the company money over time
Just days ago, you may have been one of many New Yorkers who noticed that several Chipotle restaurant locations had closed down for the day. If you're like so many, you may have wondered why. On February 8, Chipotle closed the doors on its restaurants not just in our...
Company fined for billing Medicare for unnecessary treatments
Most people consider Medicare to be an incredibly worthwhile insurance option for those who require affordable health care. That's because Medicare will pay for many of the medical treatments enrolled patients need. Medicare is then billed, and the health care...
A reservation of rights letter and its use in insurance claims
Imagine that you work for a small insurance company. A big storm has just hit your area, which means the number of claims you process in a given day has skyrocketed. While reviewing claims, you notice some inconsistencies in a few claims. In these select few, home...
New York baseball fan’s case takes on assumed risk at games
New York and the Yankees go hand-in-hand. The Yankees draw millions of fans, many of whom flock to Yankee Stadium to see their favorite team play. The New York City stadium can seat around 50,000 people. Most of those spectators likely have hot dogs, Cracker Jacks,...