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Commentary: The Failure of No-Fault Insurance

The Future Of Auto Insurance In No-Fault States In its widest sense, “no-fault insurance” is a term used to describe any auto insurance coverage under which policyholders are paid for personal injuries and property damage they sustain in accidents through …

Sixth Circuit Highlights the Importance of Policy Definitions

In one of the more unusual cases interpreting terms of an insurance policy, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has highlighted the importance of policy definitions. In Bennett v. State Farm Mut. Auto Ins. Co., 2013 U.S. App. LEXIS 19494, …

Could Medpay be the Latest Target in California Bad Faith Claims

Could a recent court decision in a California appeals court lead to an increase in bad faith claims relating to medical payments (medpay) coverage? It depends, according to two experienced California coverage attorneys. The California Court of Appeals, third appellate …

David vs. Goliath: I.R.S. Tax Lien vs. Med Pay Subro Lien

In 1 Samuel 17, the Bible tells one of the most poignant and motivating stories of all time. The Philistine army had gathered for war against Israel. The two armies faced each other, camped for battle on opposite sides of …

Farmers Settles Class Action Lawsuit Filed in Oklahoma

A nationwide class action lawsuit filed against Farmers Insurance has been settled, according to the insurance giant. Plaintiffs alleged that Farmers failed to pay reasonable expenses for necessary medical services related to automobile accidents under medical payments (“Med-pay”) and personal …