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Case ID: 3566 | Insurance | 07/20/2004
The parties have reached a tentative settlement in a class action filed against United Wisconsin Life Insurance Company, American Medical Security, Inc., Prescription for Good Health Trust and AmSouth Bank on behalf of all persons in Alabama and Georgia who purchased a certificate of medical insurance from United Wisconsin. The legal notice describing the class action does not state the deadline for filing claims under the settlement. Persons eligible to take part in the settlement should contact the settlement administrator for more information.
This case seeks damages upon allegations that the defendants violated fiduciary duties and breached representations and agreements made concerning medical insurance provided by the defendants. Persons who bought insurance issued through small employer group coverage or through any other employer-sponsored group health plan are excluded from the settlement. Under the proposed settlement, members of the class may receive cash refunds and premium credits on future premium payments. If you believe that you are a member of the class but have not received notice by mail, you should write to: Settlement Administrator Alternately, you may call the settlement administrator toll-free Monday through Friday during normal business hours at 1-800-232-5432, Extension 12542, to obtain a copy of the detailed notice. The settlement will not be effective until the court grants it final approval. The court has scheduled a hearing on the matter for September 8, 2004.
At Lawcash.com, it is our goal to keep you informed about important legal cases, class actions and settlements. Our lawyers offer free legal evaluations in tort cases, class actions, personal injury, and other lawsuits because we are dedicated to helping you resolve your legal complaints. Other Insurance Cases of Interest Our senior citizens are one of the greatest assets we have. A class action has been filed against long-term care insurers Penn Treaty American Corporation and Penn Treaty Network America Insurance Company on behalf of all persons that purchased “Personal Freedom” long-term care policies from Penn Treaty within the state of Florida between January 1, 1997, and the present. The action alleges that the companies breached their fiduciary duties and committed fraud in connection with the sale of the policies. The theory of diminished value asserts that buyers choosing between two otherwise equal vehicles will select one that has not been previously damaged and repaired, even where the repairs to the other vehicle were first-rate. On July 10, 2003, the court gave final approval to a settlement, apparently valued at $825,000, in a class action on behalf all persons insured by an automobile insurance policy issued in Georgia by American Manufacturers Mutual Insurance Company, American Protection Insurance Company, or Lumbermen's Mutual Casualty Company and who made a claim for damage to their vehicles under their collision, comprehensive or uninsured motorist coverage over a specified time period. Though there is no claims deadline at this time, persons who are eligible to take part in the settlement who have not received a notification letter should act as soon as possible to alert the company of their eligibility. A national class action has been filed against prescription drug plan operator Express Scripts, Inc. on behalf of all U.S. citizens who were or are participants in or beneficiaries of any employer-provided prescription benefit plan (1) that required participants or beneficiaries to pay a percentage co-pay for prescription drugs and (2) for which Express Scripts, Inc. or one of its predecessors-in-interest or subsidiaries serves or has served as the plan's provider of prescription drugs at any time from October 1, 1997, through the present. The action is brought under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and claims that Express Scripts breached its fiduciary duty to plan participants and beneficiaries in several ways. The participants are seeking declaratory and injunctive relief and a court order requiring Express Scripts to make an accounting of and reimburse consumers and benefit plans all monies earned through allegedly unlawful activities.
Lawyers File Lawsuit on Behalf of Greater New Orleans Residents Denied or Refused Insurance Coverage A class action lawsuit was filed on May 24, 2006, on behalf of Greater New Orleans Metropolitan Area homeowners insurance policyholders who have been denied or refused insurance coverage for losses caused by Hurricane Katrina. The lawsuit, brought against fifteen insurance companies that sold All-Risk homeowners insurance policies to Louisiana residents, was filed as part of the consolidated action Berthelot et al., v. BOH Brothers Construction Co. L.L.C., et al, pending before the Honorable Stanwood R. Duval, Jr.
The Ohio State Insurance Fund for injured workers said it will pay $52 million to workers hurt on the job who won a class-action lawsuit that accused the agency of wrongly taking back payments for their injuries. The settlement affects about 7,900 workers that will receive the reimbursement for money taken under 1993 and 1995 laws that were later declared unconstitutional by the state Supreme Court.
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island has settled two class-action lawsuits for $17.5 million in connection with claims processing practices that allegedly reduced subscribers' benefits and increased their out-of-pocket expenses for several years. UnitedHealthcare of New England settled a smaller, but similar case in 2002 for $4.4 million. Blue Cross explained its settlement as a way to "avoid the cost and uncertainties of trial and possible appeals," and to expedite payments to the affected people. Blue Cross also said it does not expect this to affect its reserves or increase rates or premiums. The bulk of the payout will go to an estimated 115,000 former and current subscribers, who will get $10 to $2,500, or an average of about $95 each. |
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