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How a Policyholder Took on USAA in Court and Won Big

March 19, 2025March 19, 2025 Logan B.

A Shocking Decision: $100 Million in Punitive Damages, $14 Million in Compensatory Damages Insurance giant USAA has landed in the spotlight after a Nevada jury handed down a monumental $114 million verdict in a bad faith lawsuit. The award, which includes $100 million in punitive damages and $14 million in compensatory damages, arose from its handling of a claim for policyholder Timothy Kuhn following a car accident in 2018. The jury’s decision underscores a growing tension between insurers’ claims-handling practices and their legal obligations to their customers, raising questions about…

Safeco, Liberty Mutual, and the Lawsuit Challenging Insurer Accountability

March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 Angela Linders

Safeco and Liberty Mutual Hail Damage Lawsuit Highlights Industry Challenges Hailstorms might last minutes, but their implications can drag on for years, especially when insurance claims come under scrutiny. A high-profile lawsuit in Oklahoma has brought Safeco and Liberty Mutual into the spotlight, raising questions about both policyholders’ rights and insurers’ responsibilities. While allegations of bad faith claims and branding confusion have fueled the debate, it’s worth examining the perspectives of all parties involved to uncover the complexities of this case. The Lawsuit Breakdown Ralph and Myrna Lightfoot of Oklahoma…

Liberty Mutual Lawsuit Raises Alarming Questions for California Homeowners

January 9, 2025January 9, 2025 Live Insurance News

Southern California Homeowner Challenges Liberty Mutual Over Policy Cancellation A Poway homeowner, Maria Badin, has filed a lawsuit against Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., alleging unjust cancellation of her long-standing home insurance policy. This legal battle may have significant implications not only for Badin but also for many other Californians facing similar situations. Allegations of Misconduct by Insurance Companies Maria Badin, a Liberty Mutual customer since 1993, claims her policy was abruptly nonrenewed after an aerial inspection reportedly identified “algae, mildew, mold, or moss” on her roof. However, upon hiring an…

Lawsuit Alleges USAA Uses Computer System to Arbitrarily Deny, Reduce Claims

February 20, 2024February 19, 2024 Logan B.

In a legal case currently gaining attention, USAA is accused of utilizing a computer program to indiscriminately deny or lessen claims for personal injury protection and medical payments. This system, provided by CCC’s Auto Injury Solutions, is at the heart of numerous lawsuits that the insurance giant has faced in recent years. Allegations of Systematic Denials The class-action lawsuit, which emerged from Washington Superior Court for Clark County, suggests that USAA’s reliance on Auto Injury Solutions’ (AIS) computerized system is to the detriment of policyholder claims following vehicle accidents. San…

Cheers tavern owner files business interruption insurance lawsuit over claim denial

July 29, 2020July 28, 2020 Julie Campbell

Business interruption insurance lawsuit - Cheers Tavern in Boston

Hampshire House attorneys say its insurer has refused to pay claims relating to COVID-19. Owner of several restaurants in Boston including the famous Cheers tavern, Hampshire House, has filed a business interruption insurance lawsuit. The suit was filed when the company’s insurer denied the claims it filed in response to pandemic crisis shutdowns. The company is facing the loss of millions of dollars due to the pandemic lockdowns, said attorneys. The business interruption insurance lawsuit was filed against Fireman’s Fund Insurance and Associated Indemnity Corporation and Allianz Global Risks United…

Mercury Insurance ordered to pay $27.5 million in fines

May 9, 2019May 8, 2019 Nordstrom

A California appeals court has ruled in favor of reinstating the penalties against the insurer. In California, a state appeals court has reinstated a fine of $27.5 million in penalties against Mercury Insurance Co. The ruling from earlier this week was the outcome of a case accusing the insurer of charging illegal broker fees. The auto insurance company charged illegal broker fees in 180,000 transactions with its customers. The fees were charged to customers from 1999 through 2004. The fines against Mercury Insurance were originally imposed by the California Department…

Kanye West insurance lawsuit worth $10 million following tour cancellation

August 4, 2017August 2, 2017 Julie Campbell

The performer filed the suit against a number of Lloyd’s of London syndicates, alleging lack of payment. The Kanye West insurance lawsuit has hit the news headlines as the celebrity claims his insurers aren’t paying his due amount following the cancellation of his performance tour. The entertainer suddenly halted a number of performance dates on his Saint Pablo Tour. Officially, the Kanye West insurance claims were filed through the performer’s Very Good Touring, Inc. company. He now alleges that the insurance companies have failed to pay out on the claims…