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fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

States' deed theft protection measures tracked by new tool

EquityProtect launched a Scorecard to track deed theft and property title fraud legislation across all states, revealing significant vulnerabilities in property protection.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

CA State Senate to vote on slew of insurance reform bills, addressing transparency, non-renewals

California is voting on insurance reform bills aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in the insurance market.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Officers called out serious problems at firearms training facility; LAPD retaliated, jury finds

These officers bravely spoke out not just for their own rights, but for the safety of the public and their fellow officers. In return, they were subjected to egregious retaliation simply because they reported misconduct and unsafe working conditions.
Los Angeles
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

How fraud gets stopped in its tracks by real estate and title pros

In 2025, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center logged 1,008,597 cyber-enabled crime complaints, with losses surpassing $20.8 billion, marking a 26% rise from the prior year.
Information security
#personal-injury
fromIndependent
5 days ago
Boston food

Driver awarded 45k after coolant burst from pipe and burned foot shortly following car service

fromIndependent
5 days ago
Boston food

Driver awarded 45k after coolant burst from pipe and burned foot shortly following car service

#insurance-fraud
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

'Rate Evaders': Auto Insurance Address Fraud Soars Under Hochul's Watch - Streetsblog New York City

Insurance fraud in New York has surged to over $50 million annually, leading to higher costs for honest drivers and unsafe streets.
Healthcare
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Can Gov. Hochul stop staged car crashes in New York?

New York faces an epidemic of staged car crashes with suspected auto insurance fraud incidents increasing 80% since 2020, prompting Governor Hochul to propose rolling back the no-fault insurance system to combat the problem.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Hochul's Car Insurance Plan Blows Fraud Way Out Of Proportion: Stats - Streetsblog Empire State

Governor Hochul's auto insurance reform relies on fraud claims unsupported by prosecution data, with fewer than 0.4% of reported fraud cases resulting in convictions.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

'Rate Evaders': Auto Insurance Address Fraud Soars Under Hochul's Watch - Streetsblog New York City

Insurance fraud in New York has surged to over $50 million annually, leading to higher costs for honest drivers and unsafe streets.
Healthcare
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Can Gov. Hochul stop staged car crashes in New York?

New York faces an epidemic of staged car crashes with suspected auto insurance fraud incidents increasing 80% since 2020, prompting Governor Hochul to propose rolling back the no-fault insurance system to combat the problem.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Hochul's Car Insurance Plan Blows Fraud Way Out Of Proportion: Stats - Streetsblog Empire State

Governor Hochul's auto insurance reform relies on fraud claims unsupported by prosecution data, with fewer than 0.4% of reported fraud cases resulting in convictions.
Media industry
fromIntelligencer
6 days ago

Patel: I'm No Erratic Drunk, Now Give me $250 Million

Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against the Atlantic, claiming false statements about his behavior and capabilities.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Rebecca Grossman, ex-boyfriend were racing when 2 boys were killed in crosswalk, lawyer alleges

Panish stated, 'They were racing, you are going to hear,' emphasizing that at least six witnesses observed the deadly crash on September 29, 2020. He highlighted the reckless behavior of both Grossman and Erickson, who were intoxicated while driving.
Law
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Nurse who downed at least 14 tequila shots wins $300,000 in lawsuit against cruise line

Diana Sanders won a $300,000 jury verdict against Carnival Corp. for negligence after being overserved alcohol on a cruise.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Attorneys Often Clog eFiling Systems With Unnecessary Filings - Above the Law

Efiling systems simplify document submission but can lead to unnecessary filings, particularly with letters to counsel that should typically be sent privately.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Whose pocket are you in? Hochul, NY lawmakers bicker amid battle over auto insurance

New York budget negotiations are stalled due to conflicts over insurance reform proposals influenced by special interests.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Effort to hold Uber legally responsible for sexual assaults by drivers heads to ballot

Voters will decide if rideshare companies should be liable for sexual assaults during trips in November.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Breaking Down the Cost of Divorce

The cost of divorce can vary widely depending on the specific financial situation, complexity of the case, and how much (or little) the spouses agree on. On average, a divorce in the United States ranges from about $7,000 to $20,000 or more per person.
Law
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 weeks ago

Campaign promises offered as assurances on California's troubled resi insurance market

Pacific Palisades residents face a $1.5 million gap between insurance payouts and rebuilding costs after last year's fire.
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

Jury orders Uber to pay $5,000 to woman who says she was attacked by a driver

A federal jury ordered Uber to pay $5,000 to a woman assaulted by a driver, following a similar case in Arizona with an $8.5 million verdict.
#car-insurance-reform
fromGothamist
1 month ago
NYC politics

Uber vs. trial lawyers: How NY Gov. Hochul's insurance plan set off a lobbying arms race

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
US politics

BREAKING: State Lawmakers Cut Hochul's Car Insurance Scheme From Their Budget - Streetsblog New York City

NYC politics
fromStreetsblog Empire State
2 weeks ago

Monday Headlines: Insurance Politicking Edition - Streetsblog Empire State

Governor Hochul's proposed car insurance reforms may disadvantage crash victims while benefiting insurance companies, raising concerns among lawmakers and advocacy groups.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Uber vs. trial lawyers: How NY Gov. Hochul's insurance plan set off a lobbying arms race

Kathy Hochul's car insurance reform aims to lower costs for New Yorkers, supported by Uber's significant ad campaign.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
US politics

BREAKING: State Lawmakers Cut Hochul's Car Insurance Scheme From Their Budget - Streetsblog New York City

LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

California bills target condo deposits and defect liability

California lawmakers are considering bills to reduce barriers for condominium construction, addressing deposit limits and construction defect liability.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Some Law Firms Got Paid, Others Still Waiting By The Mailbox- See Generally - Above the Law

Some law firms have successfully converted billable hours into significant wealth, while others face financial and ethical challenges.
Medicine
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

How Truck Accident Injuries Are Evaluated for Compensation - Social Media Explorer

Truck accidents can cause severe physical and psychological injuries, necessitating comprehensive medical care and accurate documentation for treatment and legal processes.
#auto-insurance
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC parents

Op- Ed | Hochul's proposed auto insurance reforms would be a death sentence' for traffic violence victims | amNewYork

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
New York Knicks

The Explainer: How Gov. Hochul's Car Insurance Agenda Hurts Victims, Helps Big Car, Big Insurance - Streetsblog New York City

Business
fromAxios
2 months ago

Car insurance rates are falling - but not everywhere

Some areas saw big rate increases (New Jersey +20%, Washington, D.C. +18%), yet insurers' margins allow cuts and national full-coverage rates may rise 1%.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | Runaway auto insurance costs threaten New York's transportation system | amNewYork

Skyrocketing car insurance in New York is driving unaffordability, straining households and critical transportation industries, and raising costs across the economy.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op- Ed | Hochul's proposed auto insurance reforms would be a death sentence' for traffic violence victims | amNewYork

Proposed changes to auto insurance laws in New York may harm victims of traffic accidents by limiting their recovery options and redefining serious injuries.
Law
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

Hochul Could Cut 'Runaway' Crash Lawsuits With Default Motorist Liability - Streetsblog New York City

New York could reduce auto insurance premiums and litigation by adopting a presumed liability model for drivers in crashes involving vulnerable road users.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
New York Knicks

The Explainer: How Gov. Hochul's Car Insurance Agenda Hurts Victims, Helps Big Car, Big Insurance - Streetsblog New York City

SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

SF driver who killed family of 4 will to be forced to explain what happened in crash in civil cases

An 80-year-old driver will testify in civil cases after killing a family of four in a crash two years ago.
#car-insurance
Law
fromStreetsblog Empire State
3 weeks ago

Crash Victims, Lawmakers To Hochul: 'We Have A Better Idea To Reform Car Insurance' - Streetsblog Empire State

Victims oppose a proposal to reduce car insurance costs that would limit compensation for injuries from accidents they did not cause.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
US politics

Gov. Hochul Is Playing With Toys - And The Facts - In Latest 'Propaganda' Video on Car Insurance: Lawyers - Streetsblog New York City

Law
fromStreetsblog Empire State
3 weeks ago

Crash Victims, Lawmakers To Hochul: 'We Have A Better Idea To Reform Car Insurance' - Streetsblog Empire State

Victims oppose a proposal to reduce car insurance costs that would limit compensation for injuries from accidents they did not cause.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
US politics

Gov. Hochul Is Playing With Toys - And The Facts - In Latest 'Propaganda' Video on Car Insurance: Lawyers - Streetsblog New York City

fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Stop Shouting on Billboards: How to Write Personal Injury Copy That Actually Converts - Social Media Explorer

Your potential client is in pain, their car is totaled, the medical bills are piling up, and a claims adjuster is calling them relentlessly, trying to get a recorded statement. They do not want a gladiator in a suit; they want a lifeline.
Marketing
#auto-insurance-reform
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
US politics

'Lowballing Victims': Crash Survivors Furious At Hochul's Car Insurance Proposal - Streetsblog Empire State

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
US politics

'Lowballing Victims': Crash Survivors Furious At Hochul's Car Insurance Proposal - Streetsblog Empire State

fromArs Technica
1 month ago

US blindsides states with surprise settlement in Live Nation/Ticketmaster trial

The Trump administration agreed to stop pursuing a breakup of Live Nation and Ticketmaster as part of a settlement that blindsided state attorneys general in the middle of a trial. Attorneys general from 27 states and the District of Columbia are continuing to pursue the case without the US government, at least for now.
US news
#tesla
Public health
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Blue states sue over federal healthcare cuts they say are "based on political animus" - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration cut roughly $600 million in CDC-authorized public-health funding to four Democratic states, prompting a lawsuit alleging politically motivated and illegal rescissions.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

False sex abuse claim filed 'without consent' in L.A.'s $4-billion settlement, man says

Melvin Dunlap, a plaintiff in a major sex abuse settlement, claims he was never abused but is part of a fraudulent lawsuit scheme.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Senators call for investigation into insurance department over handling of L.A. wildfire claims

Two California senators have asked for an investigation into the state insurance department's handling of complaints filed by Los Angeles wildfire victims struggling to collect payouts from State Farm. The calls follow a Los Angeles Times report Thursday that revealed a range of complaints among more than a dozen fire victims over how the state insurance department has handled their claims since the January wildfires.
California
US news
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Uber found liable for sexual assault in first of thousands of similar lawsuits

A federal jury found Uber liable for a passenger's rape and ordered $8.5 million in damages, potentially affecting over 3,000 consolidated federal lawsuits.
Healthcare
fromFast Company
2 months ago

You might qualify for this Kaiser settlement without ever filing a complaint

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan agreed to pay $10.5 million to settle claims it sent marketing texts after recipients had opted out.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Gov. Hochul's Car Insurance Proposal is a Disaster for Crash Victims' Rights - Streetsblog New York City

New York's proposed budget would remove the 90-day "serious injury" category, shifting medical and financial burdens from drivers and insurers onto victims.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
27 years ago

Homeowners File Suit Against Builder

A homeowners association sued builder Amcal General Contractors for widespread construction violations including defective electrical, plumbing, waterproofing, and sound reduction systems at a 90-unit condominium complex.
fromKqed
1 month ago

San Francisco to Pay Family Claiming Wrongful Death After Laguna Honda Transfers | KQED

They noticed a quick decline and he died really quickly after. There are laws and regulations that say what exactly is to be done if someone is transferred and we alleged they did not prepare him for this. If people with dementia are moved, even to a different building, they can go downhill immediately.
SF parents
#wildfire-insurance
Healthcare
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

My insurance says I owe nothing, so why is Quest Diagnostics demanding $563?

Provider failed to file the claim timely due to a coding error, leaving the patient wrongly pursued for full charges; patient should not be responsible.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

California trial attorneys push bills to rein in 'bad actors' in legal industry

California trial lawyers support bills increasing penalties for attorneys who illegally solicit clients or allow hedge funds to control case strategy.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

California bill would require insurance protections for fire-hardened homes

Senate Bill 1076 would require insurers to insure or renew policies for homes meeting state wildfire safety and home-hardening standards.
US news
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Calif. city to pay record $22M after officer killed driver in high-speed crash

Bakersfield settled a $22 million wrongful death lawsuit after an off-duty police officer ran a stop sign at 80 mph without sirens, killing one driver and injuring another.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Relief in Sight for New York Drivers as Governor Targets Sky-High Car Insurance Rates amNewYork

Governor Kathy Hochul proposed legislation to reduce New York car insurance premiums by targeting fraud, outdated legal standards, and unfair payout structures to lower costs for families.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: Will California lawmakers break their promise to child sexual abuse survivors?

Tax dollars should fund children's education, not attorneys' fees in child sex abuse cases; AB 218 closed a loophole that let schools avoid civil liability.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Monterey County jury awards $18.8 million to Rhode Island councilmember after devastating crash

A jury awarded $18.8 million to a former Rhode Island councilmember struck by a California State Parks volunteer, holding the state liable for negligent training and supervision despite the driver's volunteer status.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | How much is my personal injury case worth? | amNewYork

According to a 2025 MetLife personal injury study, the severity of injury plays a significant role in determining a settlement amount both in terms of economic and non-economic damages. As such, the MetLife study found that on average, the amount of settlement money a personal injury litigant receives is about $324,000.
Law
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

After Minneapolis shootings, California moves forward bill allowing lawsuits against federal agents

California enacted a law enabling residents to sue federal agents for constitutional violations, prompted by outrage over deadly immigration enforcement encounters.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Lawsuit from families of men killed in boat strikes is the first to reach U.S. court

Chad Joseph and Rishi Samaroo are presumed dead after a U.S. missile hit the boat they were taking home to Trinidad last October. President Trump said the strike targeted narco terrorists when he posted the video online, but families of those men say they had no ties to the drug trade. Now Joseph's mother and Samaroo's sister are suing the U.S. government in federal court in Massachusetts.
US politics
Law
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 months ago

What to Expect From the Legal Process After a Catastrophic Accident - Social Media Explorer

Thorough initial investigations and timely legal representation are essential to gather evidence, document circumstances, and shape effective legal strategy.
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 months ago

Why Early Legal Guidance Matters After an Injury in Stamford - Social Media Explorer

Seeking legal guidance promptly can significantly influence the outcome of a case. When individuals face legal challenges, whether they are related to personal injury, criminal charges, or family disputes, the initial steps taken can set the tone for the entire process. Engaging a qualified attorney early on ensures that individuals are informed about their rights and obligations, which can prevent missteps that may jeopardize their case.
Law
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
12 years ago

Can landlord be liable for property manager's unlawful action?

Property owners face absolute vicarious liability for fair housing law violations by property managers and employees, regardless of owner knowledge or involvement.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Former Girardi firm lawyer pleads guilty over failure to pay orphans, widows of plane crash victims

A lawyer at Tom Girardi's defunct firm pleaded guilty to criminal contempt for failing to distribute $7.5 million in Boeing settlement funds to families of Lion Air Flight 610 crash victims.
Law
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Benefits of hiring an injury solicitor instead of handling claims alone - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Professional legal representation in injury claims yields payouts four times higher than self-representation, covering essential expenses like rent and medical bills.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Uber found liable for sexual assault by driver and ordered to pay victim $8.5m

A federal jury in Phoenix ordered Uber on Thursday to pay $8.5m after finding the company liable in a lawsuit brought by a woman who said she was sexually assaulted by a driver. The verdict could influence thousands of similar cases against the ride-hailing company. The case, brought by plaintiff Jaylynn Dean, was the first trial of more than 3,000 similar lawsuits against Uber that have been consolidated in US federal court.
Law
Law
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago

Facing judgments and fines, fraudulent Florida mover files for bankruptcy

A Fort Lauderdale mover filed for bankruptcy after facing more than $310,000 in judgments, attorney fees, and a separate $110,000 state fine and operating ban.
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