The Miami Herald reported on March 14, 2016, that Dr. Richard Day and wife Jean Day filed a lawsuit against Uber after being involved in a car accident. Back in December, the couple traveled to Miami from South Carolina for...
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On March 18, 2016, Dana Nay, of Pinellas County, Florida was arrested after allegedly reaching out to car crash victims before the time permitted by law. According to Florida Law, an attorney or medical practice are not...
Cyberinsurance Not A Cure-All For Data Breaches
March 16, 2016
Recent news stories have left auto insurance companies keeping a wary eye toward hackers. Cyberthieves can hack into insurance companies’ smartphone apps. Or cybercriminals can even access a car’s computer system through...
Cell Phone Video Shows Potential Insurance Fraud
March 7, 2016
With the number of cyclists and cars sharing the roads, collisions are a common fear and an unfortunate reality for many South Florida drivers. However, collisions where both parties emerge without a scratch can be more than...
Georgia Insurance Agent Arrested for Stealing Thousands From Seniors
February 26, 2016
On February 18, 2016, the Department of Insurance Fraud (DIF) announced the arrest of William David Rodeffer III of Folkston, Georgia. According to DIF, Rodeffer allegedly accepted insurance premium payments totaling nearly...
The Florida Division of Insurance Fraud (DIF) announced on February 10, 2016 that additional charges have been filed against Orange County insurance agent Mario Ferreri, owner of Orlando-based Financial Management Resources....
‘Uber Bill’ Cruises in Florida House
February 16, 2016
According to a Law360 article, on January 27, 2016, House Bill 509 passed through the state House of Representatives. The bill, sponsored by Representative Matt Gaetz, R-Fort Walton Beach, requires drivers for transportation...
According to the Tampa Bay Times, Rose Radiology Centers Inc. a Tampa Bay based diagnostic center, will pay the government $8.71 million to settle allegations that it violated the federal False Claims Act by billing federal...
On January 22, 2015, The Florida Department of Financial Services’ Division of Insurance Fraud (DIF) announced the arrest of Noel Ruiz of Miami and Alberto B. Franco of Hialeah. The two individuals owned unlicensed clinics...
Florida Uber Driver Insurance Bill Gains traction
January 29, 2016
On January 19, 2016, the Florida Senate Banking and Insurance committee unanimously advanced an “Uber bill” that would set statewide insurance standards for drivers of ride-sharing services. The panel voted 10-0 to send...