Insurance

Trial of Former Orleans Parish 911 Chief Begins Amid Insurance Fraud Claims and Controversial Crash Evidence

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NEW ORLEANS — The trial of Tyrell Morris, the former director of the Orleans Parish 911 center, is set to commence Monday. Morris faces charges stemming from a 2022 incident involving a vehicle crash on his birthday, which he allegedly attempted to conceal as part of an insurance fraud scheme. Jury selection will take place in Judge Simone Levine’s courtroom as legal proceedings begin at 9 a.m. The accident, unknown to Morris at the time, was captured by a city-operated surveillance camera, which later became central to the investigation. Footage reviewed through public records shows … Read more

Judge Dismisses Terrorism Charges Against Accused Insurance CEO Killer as Case Progresses in New York

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New York, N.Y. — A judge has dismissed two murder charges against Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, during a court hearing on Tuesday. This marks Mangione’s first appearance in a Manhattan courtroom in five months. Judge Gregory Carro invalidated the severe accusation of first-degree murder that had classified the crime as an act of terrorism, stating that evidence presented to the grand jury was insufficient to support this characterization. The judge also dismissed a second-degree murder charge connected to the alleged terrorism aspect of the case. Remaining charges against Mangione include … Read more

IMAX CEO’s Partying Lifestyle Sparks Legal Battle Over Ex-Wife’s Insurance Policy Claim

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Richard Gelfond, the CEO of IMAX and a prominent figure in the film industry, is facing significant challenges related to his personal life, particularly regarding a life insurance policy. Gelfond’s ex-wife, Linda Stein, has claimed that his lifestyle choices, including allegations of drug and alcohol abuse, have led multiple insurance companies to deny her requests for a $4.5 million policy on his life. Stein, aged 70, filed sealed court documents last week in Manhattan, stating that two insurance companies have refused her applications based on Gelfond’s reported use of cocaine and excessive drinking. Gelfond, who … Read more

Salesforce Faces Class Action Lawsuit Following Major Data Breach Impacting Farmers Insurance Clients

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LOS ANGELES — Salesforce is facing a class action lawsuit stemming from a significant data breach that has reportedly compromised personal information belonging to Farmers Insurance customers. The lawsuit alleges that Salesforce failed to adequately protect sensitive data stored on its platform, leading to what has been described as a severe security incident. As a result, customers of Farmers Insurance are now at risk of identity theft and other fraudulent activities. The plaintiffs claim that the breach allowed unauthorized access to their private information, prompting legal action against the cloud-based software company. According to court … Read more