Monthly Archives: <span>August 2005</span>

N.J. Chiropractor Pleads Guilty to Fraud Scheme

New Jersey Criminal Justice Director Vaughn McKoy announced that an Ocean County chiropractor has pleaded guilty for bilking insurance companies out of more than $6,400 in reimbursements for chiropractic treatments that were never provided to patients. According to Insurance Fraud …

Allegient Unveils Version 5.2 Solution

Allegient Systems, a software and service provider who offers assistance in legal expense and performance management, announced the latest version of the Expense and Performance Management Suite, an industry litigation management and legal bill review solution. The new version is …

ISO Enhances NetMap for Claims Software with Investigative Functions

ISO has enhanced its NetMap for Claims software with several new functions to empower claims investigators with more search capabilities for improved claims investigations. The new NetMap for Claims Version 4.5 provides investigators direct access to ISO ClaimSearch Decision Net …

Fake Nev. Doctor Sentenced to Prison

Nevada Attorney General Brian Sandoval announced that Andrew Michael was sentenced to serve 120 days in the Clark County Detention Center pursuant to his June guilty plea to one felony count of Attempt to Practice Medicine Without a License. Michael …

Calif. Exotic Dancer Charged with Scheme to Steal Identities, Forge Driver’s Licenses

Ventura County, California District Attorney Gregory Totten announced that the District Attorney’s Office has obtained the conviction of Angela Nicole Noyes (DOB 08/30/81), a resident of Palm Springs, Calif. Noyes pleaded guilty to 10 felonies, including five counts of identity …

Criminal Charges Filed for Abuse of Comp System

A Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta, Canada investigation into claim payments has resulted in the filing of criminal charges against four people in two separate cases this week. In 2003, WCB filed a civil suit in an attempt to recover …

CAIIA Hosts Annual Convention Oct. 12-14

The California Association of Independent Insurance Adjusters (CAIIA) will hold its 59th Annual Convention at the Hotel Valencia in San Jose, Oct. 12-14. The convention will include educational seminars with presentations by Kevin Hansen Esq., Bruce Bogart SIMSOL, and a …

WCB Investigation Leads to Fraud Conviction, Fine

A WorkSafeBC (Workers’ Compensation Board of British Columbia, Canada) investigation has led to a criminal conviction against Umendra Kumar, 44, of Abbotsford. Kumar was charged with one count of Fraud over $5,000, contrary to section 380 (1)(a) of the Criminal …

Illinois Supreme Court Reverses Class Action Against State Farm

The Illinois Supreme Court has reversed a prior state court’s $1.06 billion judgment in a class action against State Farm Insurance over the use of so-called aftermarket auto parts for repairs. The high court decision overturning the lower court ruling …

AXA Chooses Crawford & Co. for Building Validation and Repair Solution

Following a recent tender review, AXA Insurance has selected Crawford & Company to engage in a one year competitive pilot in respect of validation and repair of small building claims. This major new business win will be handled by repairNet, …