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HEALTH CARE FRAUD CONVICTION AFFIRMED
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See the full video at https://rumble.com/v5k33cs-pill-mill-doctors-conviction-affirmed.html and at https://youtu.be/CAAgIVPfSaA
ACTING AS A DR. FEEL GOOD IS A FEDERAL CRIME
According to the Sixth Circuit Dr. David Jankowski’s medical clinics relied on several unusual billing and prescription practices, many of which were illegal and Jankowski fraudulently billed Medicare for

Contract Interpretation is a Matter of State Law
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See the full video at https://rumble.com/v5jxznx-federal-jurisdiction-requires-a-federal-issue.html and at https://youtu.be/Blh_2tALXVE
Lititz Mutual Insurance Company sought a declaratory judgment that it is under no obligation to defend or indemnify Steve Wilson in the underlying/related action. The USDC issued a rule to show cause why the instant case

USDC CONCLUDES APPRAISAL CAN CONSIDER CAUSATION IN OHIO
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See the full video at https://rumble.com/v5jtdvf-policy-wording-must-limit-appraisal-to-quantum-only.html  and at https://youtu.be/NBwnJtDgMjE
Defendant State Farm Fire and Casualty Company (“State Farm”) issued a homeowners insurance policy to Plaintiff Sharon Marie Rogers (“Rogers”). This policy was in effect on the loss date of March 25, 2023. State Farm

When Insurer Settles Claim Against Insured for Less Than Policy Limits it Fulfills its Obligations Under the Policy
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See the full video at https://rumble.com/v5jol0r-failure-to-plead-an-identifiable-theory-of-liability-requires-dismissal.html and at https://youtu.be/_rHZryoe8fA
Raymond Kvalvog challenged the dismissal of his claims against his insurer,  Secura Supreme Insurance Company. Kvalvog argued that his complaint states a claim upon which relief

The Rights of the Insured & Insurer Deceived by Agent or Broker
Insurance brokers, who represent the insured to transact insurance with, but not on behalf of, an insurer, often will try to make the process easy for the insured by filling out the application before asking the insured to sign it. It is a

When a UTV is not a Motor Vehicle
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See the full video at https://rumble.com/v5jjnc5-umuim-coverage-requires-accident-with-a-motor-vehicle.html and at  https://youtu.be/FjWX4e8Nv7g
The petitioners, Shaun and Jennifer Lopez, and Keith and Melissa Chapman (“Petitioners”), appealed the Order Granting Summary Judgment. Petitioners contended that the circuit court erred in applying contractual terms from the insurance policy’s general definitions section

“I Didn’t Know the Gun Was Loaded” Claim Didn’t Work With Fraud Attempt
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See the full video at https://rumble.com/v5j6719-forged-referral-defeats-claim-against-no-fault-insurer.html and at https://youtu.be/PUoFigF-SG8
In a first-party personal injury protection (PIP) benefits claim plaintiff appealed the trial court’s order granting summary disposition in favor of defendant because it found no genuine issue as to any

Convicted Medical Fraud Felon Sought Second Disclosure of FBI Records
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See full video at https://rumble.com/v5j137x-res-judicata-foils-foia-demand.html  and at https://youtu.be/L1empyQxKlo
Serving Time in Prison Doesn’t Give Fraudster Right to FBI Records
The United States Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation’s moved to dismiss plaintiff’s complaint pursuant to Rule 12 of the Federal Rules of

Two Different Acts of Insurance Fraud May Be Sentenced Separately
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See full video at https://rumble.com/v5iwsfp-hit-and-run-and-false-accident-report-punished.html and at https://youtu.be/3PKmgantD90
It’s Not Nice to Lie to Your Insurance Company
Melissa Brewer appealed the judgment entered after a jury convicted her of leaving the scene of an accident, two counts of presenting a false or fraudulent

Insurer’s Reports to Insurance Support Organization is Privileged
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See full video at https://rumble.com/v5irxfh-liability-insurer-has-sole-right-to-settle-suits-against-insured.html  and at https://youtu.be/-r9k6XFzWuc
Allstate Northbrook Indemnity Company (“Allstate”) moved for Judgment on the Pleadings. Plaintiff Zhiwei Chen (“Plaintiff”) opposed and Allstate filed a Reply. After considering the moving, opposing, and reply papers, and the arguments therein, in Zhiwei Chen v.