hurricane fraud News

Federal Judge in Louisiana Suspends Texas Law Firm Over Hurricane Claims

A federal judge has suspended a Texas law firm from practice in the western district of Louisiana over ethical questions raised about its handling of hundreds of hurricane insurance claims. In an order dated March 4, District Judge James Cain …

New Texas Task Force Formed to Investigate Hurricane-Related Fraud

Federal prosecutors will lead a new Houston-based group created to help law enforcement agencies respond to an inevitable wave of fraud and other criminal activity set off by Harvey’s punishing rains. Authorities are warning residents, volunteers and officials in flood …