Insurance Fraud Index
June 1999 through May 2000
Volume 6 Issues 1-12

 

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GUIDE TO ISSUE NUMBERS AND PUBLICATION DATES

 

 

ISSUE                                     DATE

#1 ………………………….. June 1999

#2 ………………………….. July 1999

#3 ………………………….. August 1999

#4 ………………………….. September 1999

#5 ………………………….. October 1999

#6 ………………………….. November 1999

#7 ………………………….. December 1999

#8 ………………………….. January 2000

#9 ………………………….. February 2000

#10 ………………………… March 2000

#11 ………………………… April 2000

#12 ………………………… May 2000

 

SECTION I:  SUBJECT INDEX

 

A.M. BEST

House Commerce subcommittee to probe Medicare contractor fraud, Iss. 3, 8/99, p27

 

ABUSE of a POSITION of TRUST

US v. Geiger, Iss. 5, 10/99, p12C

US v. Gutman, Iss. 6, 11/99, p14K

 

ACCIDENT SCHEMES / STAGED ACCIDENTS

[See also AUTOMOBILE SCHEMES and/or PERSONAL INJURY SCHEMES]

Allahabi v. New York Life Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/00, p6B

Allstate Insurance v. Acevedo, Iss. 7, 12/99, p18

Allstate Indemnity v. Breton, Iss. 5, 10/99, p6*

Allstate Insurance v. Salkauski, Iss. 5, 10/99, p6*

Allstate Insurance v. Schick, Iss. 3, 8/99, p20#; Iss. 9, 2/00, p14J

California/Western United Insurance v. Husodo, Iss. 2, 7/99, p19*

Farris v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/99, p16A

Re Harris-Smith, four jailed in Calif. for faked accident, Iss. 5, 10/99, p23

New Jersey v. Beato, Iss. 7, 12/99, p18

New Jersey charges 12 with health fraud for staged collision scheme, Iss. 2, 7/99, p21

New Jersey prosecutor gets grant to assist in ongoing investigation of staged auto accidents, Iss. 1, 6/99, p26

"Operation Auto" sweeps up 9 in phony crash scheme, Iss. 10, 3/00, p30

Pennsylvania National Mutual v. Gomez, Iss. 7, 12/99, p18

Re Rogers, disbarred Calif. attorney arrested on fraud charges, Iss. 6, 11/99, p25

Selective Insurance v. Jimenez, Iss. 7, 12/99, p18

State Farm Auto v. Abrams, Iss. 10, 3/00, p15I

State Farm Indemnity v. Doe, Iss. 10, 3/00, p20*

State Farm Insurance v. Rodriguez, Iss. 10, 3/00, p20*

State Farm Mutual v. Stein, Iss. 1, 6/99, p16H

Re Tarlowe, NJ insurance agent indicted for phony slip-and-fall,            Iss. 11, 4/00, p22

US v. Bates, Iss. 11, 4/00, p16

US v. Bateson, Iss. 3, 8/99, p18; Iss. 11, 4/00, p16

US v. Duru, Iss. 11, 4/00, p17

US v. Ivory, Iss. 1, 6/99, p15F

US v. Megel, Iss. 5, 10/99 p22; Iss. 6, 11/99, p21*

US v. Rozenberg, Iss. 1, 6/99, p17; Iss. 6, 11/99, p25

US v. Wilson, Iss. 4, 9/99, p14I

 

ACCIDENTAL DEATH POLICY

[See LIFE INSURANCE]

 

ACTUAL DAMAGES

Allstate Insurance v. TMR Medibill, Iss. 8, 1/00, p19#

Haddle v. Garrison, Iss. 8, 1/00, p6

Overcast v. Billings Mutual Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/00, p21E

 

ACUPUNCTURISTS

US v. Ordoubadi, Iss. 6, 11/99, p15*

US v. Sorenson, Iss. 6, 11/99, p15*

 

ADJUSTER CONDUCT / MISCONDUCT / LIABILITY

[See also INSURANCE AGENTS / INSURANCE ADJUSTERS / INSURANCE COMPANY OWNERS / FORMER INSURANCE COMPANY EMPLOYEES]

Commentary: "The Misdeeds of the Public Adjuster are Visited Upon    the Insured: What To Do When Overvaluation Becomes Fraud," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 3, 8/99, p30

Commentary: "Overvaluation or Willful Misrepresentation: Fraud in        the Business Interruption Claim and How to Combat It," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 1, 6/99, p28

Erie Insurance v. Maxwell, Iss. 5, 10/99, p3A

Shufford v. Integon Indemnity, Iss. 7, 12/99, p22I

 

ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES

[See INVESTIGATION COSTS / SEARCH COSTS]

 

ADMINISTRATIVE FEE

Perelman v. Nevada, Iss. 1, 6/99, p20K; Iss. 4, 9/99, p20D

 

ADULT CARE CENTERS

New York v. Friedman, Iss. 8, 1/00, p11C

 

ADVICE of COUNSEL

Brooks v. Milbank Insurance, Iss. 9, 2/00, p22I

 

AGENT CONDUCT / MISCONDUCT / LIABILITY

[See also INSURANCE AGENTS / INSURANCE ADJUSTERS / INSURANCE COMPANY OWNERS / FORMER INSURANCE COMPANY EMPLOYEES]

Clark v. Security Life Insurance, Iss. 3, 8/99, p12C

Commentary: "The Misdeeds of the Public Adjuster are Visited Upon    the Insured: What To Do When Overvaluation Becomes Fraud," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 3, 8/99, p30

Griffin v. American General Life, Iss. 6, 11/99, p18L

Jackson v. Mississippi Life, Iss. 1, 6/99, p22D

 

AIDING and ABETTING

Re Kerchinsky, Wash. man gets 15 months for embezzlement, Iss. 11, 4/00, p21

US v. Anderson, Iss. 6, 11/99, p10A*

US v. Cooperman, Iss. 2, 7/99, p16

US v. Wilson, Iss. 4, 9/99, p14I

 

AIRPLANE CRASH

US v. Brennan, Iss. 2, 7/99, p23*

 

ALIASES / FALSE NAMES / FICTITIOUS NAMES

Re Aidoo, Conn. man sentenced to 2+ years for fraud, Iss. 2, 7/99, p29

Allstate Insurance v. Lopez, Iss. 5, 10/99, p4I

Allstate Insurance v. Salkauski, Iss. 5, 10/99, p6*

California v. Ferguson, Iss. 10, 3/00, p29*

California v. Kreitenberg, Iss. 9, 2/00, p17

GAO reports health fraud is fertile ground for career criminals,   Iss. 6, 11/99, p17

Re Johnson, former insurance co. employee pleads guilty to identity theft, Iss. 6, 11/99, p25

Massachusetts v. Ellis, Iss. 11, 4/00, p4

New Jersey v. Macias, Iss. 4, 9/99, p22*

New Jersey v. Woodson, Iss. 5, 10/99, p20G

Re Pedroza, three indicted in Mass. for wide-ranging fraud, Iss.             8, 1/00, p22

State Farm Indemnity v. Doe, Iss. 10, 3/00, p20*

State Farm Insurance v. Gueye, Iss. 1, 6/99, p17*

Texas v. Altman, Iss. 8, 1/00, p22B

US v. Ifebhor, Iss. 3, 8/99, p22*

US v. Koon, Iss. 3, 8/99, p22*

US v. Megel, Iss. 6, 11/99, p21*

US v. Okeke, Iss. 3, 8/99, p22*

US v. Stewart, Iss. 2, 7/99, p25*

 

ALLOCATION of LIABILITY

Allstate Insurance v. Booth, Iss. 11, 4/00, p4

US v. Brennan, Iss. 2, 7/99, p23*

 

ALTER EGO

Roberts v. Sentry Life Insurance, Iss. 7, 12/99, p14C

 

ALTERED DOCUMENTS / REPORTS

Re Aidoo, Conn. man sentenced to 2+ years for fraud, Iss. 2, 7/99, p29

Allstate Insurance v. Schick, Iss. 9, 2/00, p14J

Gallo v. Philadelphia, Iss. 8, 1/00, p15E

Selective Insurance v. McAllister, Iss. 8, 1/00, p20D

US v. Abelhady, Iss. 9, 2/00, p19*

US v. Haswell, Iss. 12, 5/00, p12*

US v. Ramirez, Iss. 9, 2/00, p19*

US/Carsey v. Blue Cross Blue Shield, Iss. 3, 8/99, p11*

 

ALTERED POLICIES

Florida report on Fraud in the Viatical Industry, Iss. 9, 2/00, p11E

 

AMBULANCE CHASERS

[See also "RUNNERS"]

New Jersey S-1696, NJ criminalizes ambulance chasing, Iss. 2, 7/99, p28

 

AMBULANCE SERVICES

[See MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES]

 

AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION (AAA)

Allstate Insurance v. Schick, Iss. 3, 8/99, p20#

 

AMERICAN INSURANCE SERVICES GROUP

Harris v. Allstate Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/00, p18B

 

AMICUS CURIAE BRIEFS

Smith v. Globe Life Insurance, Life Insurance Assn. of Mich., Iss. 3, 8/99, p5*

US v. Brennan, Iss. 2, 7/99, p23*

 

ANESTHESIOLOGISTS

Re Gomez, Pittsburgh doctor gets 2 years & fine for health care fraud, Iss. 7, 12/99, p25

US v. Lauersen, Iss. 2, 7/99, p6I*; Iss. 4, 9/99, p7A*; Iss. 10,             3/00, p6

US/Poulton v. Anesthesia Associates, Iss. 5, 10/99, p15J*

 

"ANTICIPATION of LITIGATION"

Front Royal Insurance v. Gold Players, Iss. 2, 7/99, p14*

 

ANTI-FRAUD GROUPS / COALITION AGAINST INSURANCE FRAUD

[See also COALITION AGAINST INSURANCE FRAUD]

NAIC announces anti-fraud coordinator, Iss. 10, 3/00, p31

 

ANTI-FRAUD PROVISIONS

Commentary: "The Misdeeds of the Public Adjuster are Visited Upon    the Insured: What To Do When Overvaluation Becomes Fraud," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 3, 8/99, p30

Commentary: "New Development in Compliance Issues for Managed Care Organizations," by Kirk J. Nahra, Iss. 2, 7/99, p30

Commentary: "Overvaluation or Willful Misrepresentation: Fraud in        the Business Interruption Claim and How to Combat It," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 1, 6/99, p28

Florida program offers rewards for fraud tips, Iss. 2, 7/99, p29

 

ANTITRUST

Commentary: "New Development in Compliance Issues for Managed Care Organizations," by Kirk J. Nahra, Iss. 2, 7/99, p30

Forsyth v. Humana, Iss. 3, 8/99, p14*

 

APPLICATION for INSURANCE

[See also DISCLOSURE of PENDING SUITS / of POSSIBLE FUTURE SUITS and/or FALSE ADDRESS/INCORRECT ADDRESS and/or FALSE REPRESENTATION/INTENTIONAL MISREPRESENTATION and/or MEDICAL HISTORY/PREEXISTING CONDITIONS and/or MISREPRESENTATION and/or PREVIOUS LOSSES / PREVIOUS CLAIM HISTORY]

 

Re Cahall, Fla. arrests 8 for viatical fraud, Iss. 12, 5/00, p30

Commentary: "The Civil Defense: Investigation & Defense of First         Party Cases," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 12, 5/00, p33

Florida v. Scheele, Iss. 10, 3/00, p28

 

Agent's Mistake

Jackson v. Mississippi Life, Iss. 1, 6/99, p22D

 

Application Altered by Agent

Clark v. Security Life Insurance, Iss. 3, 8/99, p12C

 

Application Completed by Agent

[See also AGENT CONDUCT / MISCONDUCT / LIABILITY]

Flores v. First Penn Life Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/00, p7G

Jackson v. Mississippi Life, Iss. 1, 6/99, p22D

 

Application Completed by Other Party

Jackson v. Mississippi Life, Iss. 1, 6/99, p22D

 

Application for Life Insurance by an "Already Deceased Person"

Louisiana v. Joshlin, Iss. 8, 1/00, p12I

 

Disclosure of Alcohol / Drug Use

Boyd v. Allstate Life Insurance, Iss. 8, 1/00, p14J

Mullen v. Independence Savings Bank, Iss. 8, 1/00, p14F

Raffaele v. US Life Insurance, Iss. 7, 12/99, p20A

 

Disclosure of Medical History to Agent / Not on Application

[See also AGENT CONDUCT / MISCONDUCT / LIABILITY]

Provident Life & Casualty v. Ginther, Iss. 12, 5/00, p18H

 

Forged Signature

[See also FORGERY / UTTERING and/or AGENT CONDUCT / MISCONDUCT / LIABILITY]

Clark v. Security Life Insurance, Iss. 3, 8/99, p12C

Griffin v. American General Life, Iss. 6, 11/99, p18L

Mississippi v. Leedom, Iss. 4, 9/99, p18

Re Operation Terminal Illness, Iss. 9, 2/00, p8

 

Loss History

Brown v. USF&G, Iss. 3, 8/99, p25*

 

Material Misrepresentation / Misrepresentation

See also MISREPRESENTATION, Material Misrepresentation]

Allahabi v. New York Life Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/00, p6B

Boyd v. Allstate Life Insurance, Iss. 8, 1/00, p14J

Brown v. USF&G, Iss. 3, 8/99, p25*

Carpinone v. Mutual of Omaha Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/99, p19E

Flores v. First Penn Life Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/00, p7G

Griffin v. American General Life, Iss. 6, 11/99, p18L

Ingram v. Old Line Insurance, Iss. 2, 7/99, p21G

Jackson v. Mississippi Life, Iss. 1, 6/99, p22D

Mullen v. Independence Savings Bank, Iss. 8, 1/00, p14F

Progressive Northern Insurance v. Corder, Iss. 12, 5/00, p13A

Provident Life & Casualty v. Ginther, Iss. 12, 5/00, p18H

Prudential Property & Casualty v. Peralta, Iss. 3, 8/99, p21#

Raffaele v. US Life Insurance, Iss. 7, 12/99, p20A

Rohm & Haas v. Continental Casualty, Iss. 1, 6/99, p23*

Smith v. Colonial Insurance, Iss. 2, 7/99, p18*

Smith v. Globe Life Insurance, Iss. 3, 8/99, p5*

Sweat v. Prudential Insurance, Iss. 5, 10/99, p19D

Texas v. Davis, 30 indicted for clean sheeting, Iss. 2, 7/99, p22

USAA v. Clarke, Iss. 12, 5/00, p17J

US v. Dillon, Iss. 3, 8/99, p5

US v. McDonald, Iss. 3, 8/99, p4E; Iss. 9, 2/00, p14

US v. Sanders, Iss. 2, 7/99, p17B

York Mutual Insurance v. Bowman, Iss. 10, 3/00, p16A

 

Medical History / Pre-Existing Conditions

Carpinone v. Mutual of Omaha Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/99, p19E

Clark v. Security Life Insurance, Iss. 3, 8/99, p12C

Flores v. First Penn Life Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/00, p7G

Florida v. Future First Financial Group, Iss. 9, 2/00, p13*

Florida v. Stephan, Iss. 6, 11/99, p22*

Florida v. Viatical Services, Iss. 3, 8/99, p3F

Florida report on Fraud in the Viatical Industry, Iss. 9, 2/00, p11E

Griffin v. American General Life, Iss. 6, 11/99, p18L

Ingram v. Old Line Insurance, Iss. 2, 7/99, p21G

Mississippi v. Leedom, Iss. 4, 9/99, p18

Provident Life & Casualty v. Ginther, Iss. 12, 5/00, p18H

Sweat v. Prudential Insurance, Iss. 5, 10/99, p19D

Texas v. Davis, 30 indicted for clean sheeting, Iss. 2, 7/99, p22

US v. McDonald, Iss. 3, 8/99, p4E; Iss. 9, 2/00, p14

 

Submission of Application After Loss

Re Hermann, woman pleads guilty in life insurance scam, Iss. 8, 1/00, p23

 

APPLICATION ATTACHED to POLICY REQUIRMENT

Flores v. First Penn Life Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/00, p7G

 

APPRAISAL / APPRAISERS

California/20th Century Insurance v. Building Permit Consultants,          Iss. 4, 9/99, p21*

Erie Insurance v. Maxwell, Iss. 5, 10/99, p3A

Illinois v. Dyson, Iss. 5, 10/99, p8*

Illinois v. Johnson, Iss. 5, 10/99, p8*

Illinois v. Muldrow, Iss. 5, 10/99, p8*

Illinois v. West, Iss. 5, 10/99, p8*

 

APPROPRIATED IDENTITY

[See UNAUTHORIZED USE of ANOTHER'S NAME and/or SIGNATURE]

 

ARBITRATION

Allstate Insurance v. Lopez, Iss. 5, 10/99, p4I

Allstate Insurance v. Schick, Iss. 3, 8/99, p20#

State Farm Insurance v. Gueye, Iss. 1, 6/99, p17*

 

Stay of Arbitration

Allstate Indemnity v. Breton, Iss. 5, 10/99, p6*

Allstate Insurance v. Spring Lake Psychological, Iss. 11, 4/00, p15E

Prudential Property & Casualty v. Peralta, Iss. 3, 8/99, p21#

 

ARSON / SUSPICIOUS FIRES

[See also FIRE INSURANCE]

Aetna Casualty & Surety v. Pizza Connection, Iss. 6, 11/99, p5D

Brooks v. Milbank Insurance, Iss. 9, 2/00, p22I

Brown v. Allstate Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/99, p3F

Brown v. USF&G, Iss. 3, 8/99, p25*

Carroll v. State Farm Fire & Casualty, Iss. 12, 5/00, p23I

Commentary: "The Civil Defense: Investigation & Defense of First         Party Cases," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 12, 5/00, p33

Commentary: "In the Line of Fire: An Analysis of Insurers' Obligation to Arsonists' Spouse," by Lawrence J. Sher, Iss. 10, 3/00, p33

Commentary: "Insurance Fraud:  Just Whose Fraud Is It?" by Marvin    Milton, Iss. 4, 9/99, p26

Commentary: "The Misdeeds of the Public Adjuster are Visited Upon    the Insured: What To Do When Overvaluation Becomes Fraud," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 3, 8/99, p30

Commentary: "Who's Watching the Watcher?  An Update on Potential Liability for Improper Surveillance," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 8, 1/00, p25

Re Fazli, owner pleads guilty to burning his restaurant, Iss. 6, 11/99, p24

Florida v. Tidwell, Iss. 1, 6/99, p3

Front Royal Insurance v. Gold Players, Iss. 2, 7/99, p14*

Gall v. Allstate County Mutual Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/99, p4L; Iss.            10, 3/00, p25

Gallo v. Philadelphia, Iss. 8, 1/00, p15E

Re Gipson, Arkansas ring used kids in staged crashes, Iss. 11, 4/00, p15

Re Kaminski, NY arsonist sentenced to 4 years, Iss. 4, 9/99, p24

Lane v. Farmers Union Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/99, p4G

Macri v. Indiana Insurance, Iss. 12, 5/00, p22

Mississippi v. Leedom, Iss. 4, 9/99, p18

Ohio v. Kaine, Iss. 7, 12/99, p21B

Overcast v. Billings Mutual Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/99, p6J; Iss. 10, 3/00, p21E

Pennsylvania v. Flaw, Iss. 1, 6/99, p3A

Pennsylvania v. Moore, Iss. 11, 4/00, p20A

Rose v. Hartford Underwriters Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/00, p24F

Saracco v. Vigilant Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/00, p22C

Shufford v. Integon Indemnity, Iss. 7, 12/99, p22I

Tennessee Farmers Mutual v. Bradford, Iss. 3, 8/99, p24D

Texas Farmers Insurance v. Cameron, Iss. 10, 3/00, p26M

Texas Farmers Insurance v. Murphy, Iss. 2, 7/99, p12J

Travelers Indemnity v. Andersen, Iss. 4, 9/99, p19E

US v. Beardslee, Iss. 6, 11/99, p6C

US v. Delgado, Iss. 9, 2/00, p20C

US v. Gardner, Iss. 12, 5/00, p20B

US v. Gibson, Iss. 8, 1/00, p18*; Iss. 12, 5/00, p25

US v. Kroledge, Iss. 8, 1/00, p16H

US v. Paccione, Iss. 9, 2/00, p20F

US v. Veysey, Iss. 1, 6/99, p5G; Iss. 11, 4/00, p18*

 

ART / FINE ART

US v. Cooperman, Iss. 2, 7/99, p16

 

ASSAULT / BATTERY

Commentary: "Pretext Investigations in Insurance Fraud Cases: What Can be Learned from the Latest Decision in Food Lion?" by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 6, 11/99, p26

Re Gipson, Arkansas ring used kids in staged crashes, Iss. 11, 4/00, p15

Texas v. Basso, Iss. 4, 9/99, p17

 

ASSIGNMENT

Advanced Chiropractic v. General Accident Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/00, p13H

Allstate Insurance v. Lopez, Iss. 5, 10/99, p4I

Allstate Insurance v. NJ Neck & Back Center, Iss. 9, 2/00, p16*

Florida report on Fraud in the Viatical Industry, Iss. 9, 2/00, p11E

Vermont Natural Resources v. US/Stevens, Iss. 12, 5/00, p12*

 

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT DOCTRINE

[See also EMPLOYER RETALIATION / WRONGFUL TERMINATION]

Commentary: "Pretext Investigations in Insurance Fraud Cases: What Can be Learned from the Latest Decision in Food Lion?" by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 6, 11/99, p26

Haddle v. Garrison, Iss. 8, 1/00, p6

Spierling v. First American Home Health, Iss. 4, 9/99, p5F

 

ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE

Commentary: "The Civil Defense: Investigation & Defense of First Party Cases," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 12, 5/00, p33

Florida v. Marks, Iss. 11, 4/00, p8D

Front Royal Insurance v. Gold Players, Iss. 2, 7/99, p14*

US v. Stewart, Iss. 2, 7/99, p25*

Re Violette, Iss. 4, 9/99, p4C

 

ATTORNEY CONDUCT / MISCONDUCT

Carroll v. State Farm Fire & Casualty, Iss. 12, 5/00, p23I

Florida v. Marks, Iss. 11, 4/00, p8D

US v. Cheska, Iss. 9, 2/00, p23D

 

ATTORNEY DISQUALIFICATION

[See also CONFLICT of INTEREST]

Macri v. Indiana Insurance, Iss. 12, 5/00, p22

Massachusetts v. Ellis, Iss. 7, 12/99, p13J; Iss. 11, 4/00, p4

US v. Stewart, Iss. 2, 7/99, p25*

 

ATTORNEY FEES / COURT COSTS / DEFENSE COSTS

Allstate Insurance v. Abramowitz, Iss. 6, 11/99, p20*

Allstate Insurance v. Salkauski, Iss. 5, 10/99, p6*

Bertie v. Vigilant Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/00, p17C

Brooks v. Milbank Insurance, Iss. 9, 2/00, p22I

Conn. General Life v. National Medical Care, Iss. 10, 3/00, p14*

Express Textile Consultants v. General Accident Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/00, p18

Forsyth v. Humana, Iss. 3, 8/99, p14*

Haddle v. Garrison, Iss. 8, 1/00, p6

Illinois forms task force to investigate fraud, Iss. 7, 12/99, p24

Macri v. Indiana Insurance, Iss. 12, 5/00, p22

New Jersey v. Sommer, Iss. 9, 2/00, p18K

NJ Coalition of Health Care Professionals v. NJ Dept. of Banking         & Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/99, p20#

Ohio v. Kaine, Iss. 7, 12/99, p21B

Re Operation MedPay, Iss. 1, 6/99, p18

Overcast v. Billings Mutual Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/99, p6J

Perelman v. Nevada, Iss. 1, 6/99, p20K; Iss. 4, 9/99, p20D

Texas Farmers Insurance v. Cameron, Iss. 10, 3/00, p26M

Travelers Indemnity v. Andersen, Iss. 4, 9/99, p19E

US v. Peterson, Iss. 5, 10/99, p11F

US/Lanford v. Vencor, Iss. 1, 6/99, p13*; Iss. 3, 8/99, p28

US/Meidinger v. St. Joseph's Hospital, Iss. 3, 8/99, p13G

US/Niever v. Kapi'olani Home Health, Iss. 5, 10/99, p16H*

US/Ortega v. Columbia/HCA Healthcare, Iss. 1, 6/99, p14B

 

ATTORNEYS

Allstate Insurance v. Abramowitz, Iss. 6, 11/99, p20*

Allstate Insurance v. Salkauski, Iss. 5, 10/99, p6*

California v. Eisenberg, Iss. 3, 8/99, p9

California v. Kreitenberg, Iss. 9, 2/00, p17

California v. Snarsky, Iss. 3, 8/99, p17*

California/Auto Club v. Mirsky, Iss. 3, 8/99, p19I

California/20th Century Insurance v. Building Permit Consultants,          Iss. 4, 9/99, p21*

Farris v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/99, p16A

Florida v. Marks, Iss. 11, 4/00, p8D

Henry v. Texas, Iss. 9, 2/00, p7B

Re Magno, attorneys & chiropractors plead guilty in Calif. for auto scheme, Iss. 7, 12/99, p19

New Jersey v. Major, Iss. 5, 10/99, p5B

New Jersey v. Siri, Iss. 7, 12/99, p18

New Jersey v. Sommer, Iss. 9, 2/00, p18K

New Jersey prosecutor gets grant to assist in ongoing investigation of staged auto accidents, Iss. 1, 6/99, p26

New Jersey S-1696, NJ criminalizes ambulance chasing, Iss. 2, 7/99, p28

Re Operation MedPay, Iss. 1, 6/99, p18

Re Rogers, disbarred Calif. attorney arrested on fraud charges, Iss. 6, 11/99, p25

State Farm Auto v. Abrams, Iss. 10, 3/00, p15I

State Farm Mutual v. Stein, Iss. 1, 6/99, p16H

Texas v. Altman, Iss. 8, 1/00, p22B

US v. Bates, Iss. 11, 4/00, p16

US v. Bateson, Iss. 3, 8/99, p18; Iss. 11, 4/00, p16

US v. Brown, Iss. 5, 10/99, p18*

US v. Cooperman, Iss. 2, 7/99, p16

US v. Cuccia, Iss. 6, 11/99, p22I

US v. J. Davis, Iss. 7, 12/99, p12*

US v. Duru, Iss. 9, 2/00, p18; Iss. 11, 4/00, p17

US v. Ifebhor, Iss. 3, 8/99, p22*

US v. Koon, Iss. 3, 8/99, p22*

US v. Okeke, Iss. 3, 8/99, p22*

US v. Rozenberg, Iss. 1, 6/99, p17; Iss. 6, 11/99, p25

US v. Snarsky, Iss. 3, 8/99, p17

US v. Sowa, Iss. 9, 2/00, p18

US v. Stewart, Iss. 2, 7/99, p25*

US v. Wilson, Iss. 4, 9/99, p14I

Re Zarate, Calif. attorney pleads guilty to obstruction of justice after shredding patient files, Iss. 3, 8/99, p28

 

AUDITS / AUDIT ERRORS / OBSTRUCTION of AUDIT

US v. Anthem Health Plans, Iss. 7, 12/99, p9K

US v. Jarrell, Iss. 2, 7/99, p3K; Iss. 7, 12/99, p6

US/Carsey v. Blue Cross Blue Shield, Iss. 3, 8/99, p11*

 

AUTHENTIFICATION by USE of RUBBER SIGNATURE STAMP

New Jersey v. Macias, Iss. 4, 9/99, p22*

 

AUTO BODY SHOPS / AUTO SHOP OWNERS

Auto shop owner Villani sentenced to house arrest, Iss. 1, 6/99,            p27

California/Farmers Insurance Exchange v. ICS, Iss. 4, 9/99, p21*

US v. Ivory, Iss. 1, 6/99, p15F

US v. Megel, Iss. 5, 10/99 p22

 

"AUTOMATED CHEMISTRY" CLAIMS

US/Merena v. SmithKline Beecham, Iss. 10, 3/00, p7L

 

AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE

Advanced Chiropractic v. General Accident Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/00, p13H

Allen v. CIGNA Property & Casualty, Iss. 11, 4/00, p14E

Allstate Insurance v. Lopez, Iss. 5, 10/99, p4I

Allstate Insurance v. Schick, Iss. 3, 8/99, p20#; Iss. 9, 2/00, p14J

Allstate Insurance v. Simmons, Iss. 1, 6/99, p1

Allstate Insurance v. TMR Medibill, Iss. 8, 1/00, p19#

Brown v. Allstate Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/99, p3F

California v. Snarsky, Iss. 3, 8/99, p17*

California/Allstate Insurance v. Muhyeldin, Iss. 1, 6/99, p19*

California/Auto Club v. Mirsky, Iss. 3, 8/99, p19I

Cash v. State Farm Auto, Iss. 11, 4/00, p11I

Re Donnelly, Fla. woman charged with falsely reporting husband's         accidental death, Iss. 2, 7/99, p28

Erie Insurance v. Maxwell, Iss. 5, 10/99, p3A

Harris v. Allstate Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/00, p18B

Nationwide Mutual Insurance v. Otero-Perez, Iss. 2, 7/99, p16A

New Jersey charges 12 with health fraud for staged collision scheme, Iss. 2, 7/99, p21

NJ Coalition of Health Care Professionals v. NJ Dept. of Banking         & Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/99, p20#

New York sting nets 24 in auto fraud scam, Iss. 3, 8/99, p17

Re Ng, man sentenced to 5 years for role in 'Hong Kong' auto scam, Iss. 3, 8/99, p27

Re Operation MedPay, Iss. 1, 6/99, p18

Osajindu v. Allstate Insurance, Iss. 12, 5/00, p15E

Progressive Northern Insurance v. Corder, Iss. 12, 5/00, p13A

Prudential Property & Casualty v. Peralta, Iss. 3, 8/99, p21#

Selective Insurance v. McAllister, Iss. 8, 1/00, p20D

Shufford v. Integon Indemnity, Iss. 7, 12/99, p22I

Smith v. Colonial Insurance, Iss. 2, 7/99, p18*

Texas v. Altman, Iss. 8, 1/00, p22B

USAA v. Clarke, Iss. 12, 5/00, p17J

US v. Megel, Iss. 5, 10/99 p22; Iss. 6, 11/99, p21*

US v. Snarsky, Iss. 3, 8/99, p17

US v. Veysey, Iss. 11, 4/00, p18*

York Mutual Insurance v. Bowman, Iss. 10, 3/00, p16A

 

AUTOMOBILE SCHEMES

[See also ACCIDENT SCHEMES / STAGED ACCIDENTS and/or PERSONAL INJURY SCHEMES]

Allstate Insurance v. Abramowitz, Iss. 6, 11/99, p20*

Allstate Insurance v. Schick, Iss. 3, 8/99, p20#; Iss. 9, 2/00, p14J

Allstate Insurance v. Simmons, Iss. 1, 6/99, p19*

Allstate Insurance v. Spring Lake Psychological, Iss. 11, 4/00, p15E

Allstate Insurance v. TMR Medibill, Iss. 8, 1/00, p19#

Arbella Mutual Insurance v. Pain & Injury Rehab, Iss. 3, 8/99, p15B

Re Boyer, brothers guilty in car insurance scam, Iss. 6, 11/99, p24

California v. Kreitenberg, Iss. 9, 2/00, p17

California v. Snarsky, Iss. 3, 8/99, p17*

California/Allstate Insurance v. Ibarra, Iss. 5, 10/99, p11*

California/Allstate Insurance v. Muhyeldin, Iss. 1, 6/99, p19

California/Allstate Insurance v. Tang, Iss. 5, 10/99, p11*

Cash v. State Farm Auto, Iss. 11, 4/00, p11I

Farris v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/99, p16A

Florida program offers rewards for fraud tips, Iss. 2, 7/99, p29

Re Gilmore, Missouri charges seven in fake accident scam, Iss. 9,         2/00, p25

Re Gipson, Arkansas ring used kids in staged crashes, Iss. 11, 4/00, p15

Henry v. Texas, Iss. 9, 2/00, p7B4/00, p15

Illinois v. Dyson, Iss. 5, 10/99, p8*

Illinois v. Johnson, Iss. 5, 10/99, p8*

Illinois v. Muldrow, Iss. 5, 10/99, p8*

Illinois v. West, Iss. 5, 10/99, p8*

Re Magno, attorneys & chiropractors plead guilty in Calif. for auto scheme, Iss. 7, 12/99, p19

Re Miranda, Nevada man sentenced for staging auto accident, Iss.        9, 2/00, p25

Nationwide Mutual Insurance v. Otero-Perez, Iss. 2, 7/99, p16A

New Jersey v. Macias, Iss. 4, 9/99, p22*

New Jersey v. Major, Iss. 5, 10/99, p5B

New Jersey v. Romero, Iss. 7, 12/99, p19

New Jersey v. Siri, Iss. 7, 12/99, p18

New Jersey charges 20 in auto 'give up' scheme, Iss. 9, 2/00, p19

New Jersey charges 12 with health fraud for staged collision scheme, Iss. 2, 7/99, p21

New Jersey prosecutor gets grant to assist in ongoing investigation of staged auto accidents, Iss. 1, 6/99, p26

New Jersey S-1696, NJ criminalizes ambulance chasing, Iss. 2, 7/99, p28

New York v. Rybuck, Iss. 2, 7/99, p20E; Iss. 3, 8/99, p23

New York sting nets 24 in auto fraud scam, Iss. 3, 8/99, p17

Re Ng, man sentenced to 5 years for role in 'Hong Kong' auto scam, Iss. 3, 8/99, p27

"Operation Auto" sweeps up 9 in phony crash scheme, Iss. 10, 3/00, p30

Re Operation MedPay, Iss. 1, 6/99, p18

Re Pedroza, three indicted in Mass. for wide-ranging fraud, Iss. 8, 1/00, p22

Philadelphia District Attorney arrests 15 on insurance fraud charges, Iss. 4, 9/99, p23

Prudential Property & Casualty v. Peralta, Iss. 3, 8/99, p21#

Re Rogers, disbarred Calif. attorney arrested on fraud charges, Iss. 6, 11/99, p25

State Farm Auto v. Abrams, Iss. 10, 3/00, p15I

State Farm Indemnity v. Doe, Iss. 10, 3/00, p20*

State Farm Insurance v. Gueye, Iss. 1, 6/99, p17*

State Farm Insurance v. Rodriguez, Iss. 10, 3/00, p20*

US v. Bates, Iss. 11, 4/00, p16

US v. Bateson, Iss. 3, 8/99, p18; Iss. 11, 4/00, p16

US v. Duru, Iss. 9, 2/00, p18; Iss. 11, 4/00, p17

US v. Ifebhor, Iss. 3, 8/99, p22*

US v. Ivory, Iss. 1, 6/99, p15F

US v. Koon, Iss. 3, 8/99, p22*

US v. Okeke, Iss. 3, 8/99, p22*

US v. Ramirez, Iss. 9, 2/00, p19*

US v. Smith, Iss. 7, 12/99, p17F

US v. Snarsky, Iss. 3, 8/99, p17

US v. Sowa, Iss. 9, 2/00, p18

 

AUTOMOBILE STRIPPING / AUTO CHOP SHOPS

Florida program offers rewards for fraud tips, Iss. 2, 7/99, p29

US v. Abelhady, Iss. 9, 2/00, p19*

 

BAD CHECKS

US v. Abdelhaq, Iss. 4, 9/99, p18

 

BAD FAITH

Aetna Casualty & Surety v. Pizza Connection, Iss. 6, 11/99, p5D

Backe v. Healthpoint Medical Group, Iss. 2, 7/99, p11*

Brooks v. Milbank Insurance, Iss. 9, 2/00, p22I

Brown v. Allstate Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/99, p3F

Brown v. USF&G, Iss. 3, 8/99, p25*

Carpinone v. Mutual of Omaha Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/99, p19E

Cash v. State Farm Auto, Iss. 11, 4/00, p11I

Commentary: "The Civil Defense: Investigation & Defense of First         Party Cases," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 12, 5/00, p33

Commentary: "The Misdeeds of the Public Adjuster are Visited Upon    the Insured: What To Do When Overvaluation Becomes Fraud," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 3, 8/99, p30

Commentary: "Pretext Investigations in Insurance Fraud Cases: What Can be Learned from the Latest Decision in Food Lion?" by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 6, 11/99, p26

Dore v. Allstate Indemnity, Iss. 5, 10/99, p20E

Express Textile Consultants v. General Accident Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/00, p18

Front Royal Insurance v. Gold Players, Iss. 2, 7/99, p14*

Gall v. Allstate County Mutual Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/99, p4L; Iss.            10, 3/00, p25

Griffin v. American General Life, Iss. 6, 11/99, p18L

Jackson v. Mississippi Life, Iss. 1, 6/99, p22D

JAMA reports some doctors manipulate rules to get coverage, Iss.        11, 4/00, p20

Macri v. Indiana Insurance, Iss. 12, 5/00, p22

Osajindu v. Allstate Insurance, Iss. 12, 5/00, p15E

Overcast v. Billings Mutual Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/99, p6J; Iss. 10, 3/00, p21E

Progressive Northern Insurance v. Corder, Iss. 12, 5/00, p13A

Provident Life & Accident v. O'Connor, Iss. 10, 3/00, p4G

Provident Life & Accident v. Russell v. Paul Revere Life Insurance, Iss. 7, 12/99, p16E

Roberts v. Sentry Life Insurance, Iss. 7, 12/99, p14C

Rose v. Hartford Underwriters Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/00, p24F

Saracco v. Vigilant Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/00, p22C

Shufford v. Integon Indemnity, Iss. 7, 12/99, p22I

Sweat v. Prudential Insurance, Iss. 5, 10/99, p19D

Texas Farmers Insurance v. Cameron, Iss. 10, 3/00, p26M

TJS Brokerage v. Hartford Casualty Insurance, Iss. 12, 5/00, p28D

US v. Brennan, Iss. 2, 7/99, p23*

US/Butler v. Magellan Health Services, Iss. 7, 12/99, p4G

 

BAIL REVOCATION

US v. LaFontaine, Iss. 12, 5/00, p6G

 

BANK FRAUD

Re Johnson, former insurance co. employee pleads guilty to identity theft, Iss. 6, 11/99, p25

Re Violette, Iss. 4, 9/99, p4C

 

BANKRUPTCY / INSOLVENCY

Provident Life & Accident v. Russell v. Paul Revere Life Insurance, Iss. 7, 12/99, p16E

Spierling v. First American Home Health, Iss. 4, 9/99, p5F

US v. Jones, Iss. 4, 9/99, p9G

 

BANKRUPTCY FRAUD SCHEMES

US v. Perry, Iss. 10, 3/00, p5

 

BATTERY

[See ASSAULT / BATTERY]

 

BENEFICIARIES

Florida v. Scheele, Iss. 2, 7/99, p23D; Iss. 10, 3/00, p28

Florida report on Fraud in the Viatical Industry, Iss. 9, 2/00, p11E

Forsyth v. Humana, Iss. 3, 8/99, p14*

Ingram v. Old Line Insurance, Iss. 2, 7/99, p21G

Jackson v. Mississippi Life, Iss. 1, 6/99, p22D

Raffaele v. US Life Insurance, Iss. 7, 12/99, p20A

US v. Haswell, Iss. 12, 5/00, p12*

US/Meidinger v. St. Joseph's Hospital, Iss. 3, 8/99, p13G

 

BILLING

Re Kaniadakis, Alaska podiatrist sentenced for mail & billing fraud, Iss. 12, 5/00, p31

Re Northwest Nephrology, doctor gets $250,000 for blowing whistle    on former employer, Iss. 10, 3/00, p30

Ohio/Wallace v. State Medical Board, Iss. 1, 6/99, p8I

Spierling v. First American Home Health, Iss. 4, 9/99, p5F

US v. Miller, Iss. 12, 5/00, p8*

 

Administrative Expenses

US/Payne v. PennMed, Iss. 5, 10/99, p18*

 

Allocation of Interest

US v. Jarrell, Iss. 2, 7/99, p3K; Iss. 7, 12/99, p6

 

Acquisition Costs

Re Columbia/HCA Healthcare, $745 million could partly settle civil claims against Columbia/HCA, Iss. 12, 5/00, p4

 

Authorized Use of Name and/or License

Progressive Northeastern Insurance v. Advanced Diagnostic & Treatment, Iss. 10, 3/00, p10*

Re Rogers, disbarred Calif. attorney arrested on fraud charges, Iss. 6, 11/99, p25

US v. Regueiro, Iss. 5, 10/99, p22

 

Billing for Full Reimbursement of Discounted Products

New York v. Brigham, Iss. 8, 1/00, p4G

 

Billing for Diagnostic Tests as Part of Clinical Studies

US v. NMC Homecare, Iss. 8, 1/00, p5*

 

Bundling / Improper Bundling

Allstate Insurance v. Northfield Medical, Iss. 5, 10/99, p6*

Re Columbia/HCA Healthcare, $745 million could partly settle civil claims against Columbia/HCA, Iss. 12, 5/00, p4

US/Lanford v. Vencor, Iss. 1, 6/99, p13*; Iss. 3, 8/99, p28

US/Lent v. Berman, Iss. 3, 8/99, p10*

US/Merena v. SmithKline Beecham, Iss. 10, 3/00, p7L

US/Poulton v. Anesthesia Associates, Iss. 5, 10/99, p15J*; Iss. 8, 1/00, p11*

 

Cosmetic Surgery / Cosmetic Treatments

[See also COSMETOLOGISTS / COSMETIC SURGERY CENTERS]

Re Stack, guilty pleas in casino workers cosmetic surgery scheme,         Iss. 12, 5/00, p31

Re Strahan, surgeon sentenced for cosmetic surgery fraud, Iss. 10, 3/00, p30

US v. LaFontaine, Iss. 12, 5/00, p6G

 

Costs Associated with "Community Educators"

Re Columbia/HCA Healthcare, $745 million could partly settle civil claims against Columbia/HCA, Iss. 12, 5/00, p4

 

Dermatological Services

US v. Finkel, Iss. 1, 6/99, p13

 

Discounts Not Passed Onto Insurers or Insureds

Forsyth v. Humana, Iss. 3, 8/99, p14*

NuWave Diagnostics v. State Farm Auto, Iss. 1, 6/99, p7C

 

Double Billing

Re Abitan, guilty plea in health fraud, Iss. 5, 10/99, p22

New Jersey v. Lichtman, Iss. 5, 10/99, p13

Progressive Northeastern Insurance v. Advanced Diagnostic & Treatment, Iss. 10, 3/00, p10*

US v. Bell, Iss. 4, 9/99, p16*

US v. NMC Homecare, Iss. 8, 1/00, p5*

US/Aldrich v. Columbia HCA Healthcare, Iss. 3, 8/99, p10H

US/Merena v. SmithKline Beecham, Iss. 10, 3/00, p7L

US/Niever v. Kapi'olani Home Health, Iss. 5, 10/99, p16H*

 

Emergency Transports / Non-Emergency Transports

US v. Geiger, Iss. 5, 10/99, p12C

 

Equipment and Supplies Not Delivered

GAO reports health fraud is fertile ground for career criminals,   Iss. 6, 11/99, p17

Re Operation Terminal Illness, Iss. 9, 2/00, p8

US v. Irby, Iss. 10, 3/00, p4J

US v. Jones, Iss. 4, 9/99, p9G

 

Forged Prescriptions

Allstate Insurance v. TMR Medibill, Iss. 8, 1/00, p19#

New York v. Rybuck, Iss. 2, 7/99, p20E; Iss. 3, 8/99, p23

Re Operation Terminal Illness, Iss. 9, 2/00, p8

US v. Miller, Iss. 12, 5/00, p8*

 

Government Billing for Non-Allowable Costs

Beverly Enterprises announces $199 million charge to pay Medicare      fraud settlement, Iss. 3, 8/99, p12

Mann v. Olsten Certified Healthcare, Iss. 1, 6/99, p11E

Olsten & Kimberly Home Health reach $61 million settlement of Medicare fraud charges, Iss. 2, 7/99, p4*

US v. Beverly Enterprises, Iss. 9, 2/00, p4*

US v. Beverly Enterprises California, Iss. 9, 2/00, p4*

US v. Finkel, Iss. 1, 6/99, p13

US v. Jarrell, Iss. 2, 7/99, p3K; Iss. 7, 12/99, p6

US/McLendon v. Columbia HCA, Iss. 2, 7/99, p4*

US/Todarello v. Beverly Enterprises, Iss. 9, 2/00, p4*

 

Home Visits Billing for Assisted-Living Facility Patients

US/McLendon v. Columbia HCA, Iss. 2, 7/99, p4*

 

Incorrect Billing Codes / Billing for Services Not Covered / Upcoding

Re Abitan, guilty plea in health fraud, Iss. 5, 10/99, p22

Allstate Insurance v. Abramowitz, Iss. 6, 11/99, p20*

Allstate Insurance v. NJ Neck & Back Center, Iss. 9, 2/00, p16*

Allstate Insurance v. Schick, Iss. 3, 8/99, p20#

Allstate Insurance v. Simmons, Iss. 1, 6/99, p19*

Backe v. Healthpoint Medical Group, Iss. 2, 7/99, p11*

California/Allstate Insurance v. Ibarra, Iss. 5, 10/99, p11*

California/Allstate Insurance v. Muhyeldin, Iss. 1, 6/99, p19*

California/Allstate Insurance v. Tang, Iss. 5, 10/99, p11*

Re Columbia/HCA Healthcare, $745 million could partly settle civil claims against Columbia/HCA, Iss. 12, 5/00, p4

Farris v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/99, p16A

Re Gibson, Texas doctor guilty of mail fraud & tax evasion, Iss.             10, 3/00, p30

JAMA reports some doctors manipulate rules to get coverage, Iss.        11, 4/00, p20

Study finds doctors express willingness to deceive insurers to get coverage for needed care, Iss. 6, 11/99, p18

US v. Beiersdorf-Jobst, Iss. 6, 11/99, p16B

US v. Finkel, Iss. 1, 6/99, p13

US v. LaFontaine, Iss. 12, 5/00, p6G

US v. Lauersen, Iss. 2, 7/99, p6I*; Iss. 4, 9/99, p7A*; Iss. 10,             3/00, p6

US v. Ordoubadi, Iss. 6, 11/99, p15*

US v. Sorenson, Iss. 6, 11/99, p15*

US/Meidinger v. St. Joseph's Hospital, Iss. 3, 8/99, p13G

US/Ortega v. Columbia/HCA Healthcare, Iss. 1, 6/99, p14B

US/Reppine v. University of Chicago, Iss. 8, 1/00, p7*

US/Robinson v. Medaphis, Iss. 2, 7/99, p8C

US/Scott v. Conn. General Life Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/00, p10*

US/SEAL v. University of California, Iss. 4, 9/99, p15*

 

Individual Services Performed in Group Sessions

Re Michael, Ohio psychiatrist guilty of fraudulent billing, Iss.      3, 8/99, p28

 

Ineligible Patients

US v. Brown, Iss. 5, 10/99, p18*

US/Niever v. Kapi'olani Home Health, Iss. 5, 10/99, p16H*

 

Inflated Billing / Overbilling

Allstate Insurance v. Booth, Iss. 11, 4/00, p4

Allstate Insurance v. Simmons, Iss. 1, 6/99, p19*

Arbella Mutual Insurance v. Pain & Injury Rehab, Iss. 3, 8/99, p15B

California/Allstate Insurance v. Muhyeldin, Iss. 1, 6/99, p19*

California/Farmers Insurance Exchange v. ICS, Iss. 4, 9/99, p21*

Commentary: "The Misdeeds of the Public Adjuster are Visited Upon    the Insured: What To Do When Overvaluation Becomes Fraud," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 3, 8/99, p30

Eisenhower Medical Center pays $1.3 million to resolve Medicare claims, Iss. 11, 4/00, p21

Re Enos, ambulance company owners gets year for Medicare fraud, Iss. 4, 9/99, p23

Re Eubanks, former Allstate claims adjuster sentenced for embezzlement & tax evasion, Iss. 7, 12/99, p24

Fresenius Medical Care announces $415 million Medicare settlement    for predecessor company, Iss. 7, 12/99, p9

Mann v. Olsten Certified Healthcare, Iss. 1, 6/99, p11E

Re Nessman, NJ doctor pleads guilty to overbilling charges, Iss.            2, 7/99, p29; poor health gets doctor probation for overbilling if he pays back money & fine, Iss. 7, 12/99, p24

New York v. Brigham, Iss. 8, 1/00, p4G

NuWave Diagnostics v. State Farm Auto, Iss. 1, 6/99, p7C

Re Oberoi, dentist charged with overbilling & performing unnecessary work, Iss. 5, 10/99, p23

Progressive Northeastern Insurance v. Advanced Diagnostic & Treatment, Iss. 10, 3/00, p10*

Re Shah, patient & doctor charged with workers' comp fraud, Iss.        8, 1/00, p23

US v. Beiersdorf-Jobst, Iss. 6, 11/99, p16B

US v. Bell, Iss. 4, 9/99, p16*

US v. Beverly Enterprises, Iss. 9, 2/00, p4*

US v. Beverly Enterprises California, Iss. 9, 2/00, p4*

US v. Mafdali, Iss. 1, 6/99, p13

US v. Miller, Iss. 12, 5/00, p8*

US v. Wilson, Iss. 4, 9/99, p14I

US/Lanford v. Vencor, Iss. 1, 6/99, p13*; Iss. 3, 8/99, p28

US/Meidinger v. St. Joseph's Hospital, Iss. 3, 8/99, p13G

US/Niever v. Kapi'olani Home Health, Iss. 5, 10/99, p16H*

US/Payne v. PennMed, Iss. 5, 10/99, p18*

US/Poulton v. Anesthesia Associates, Iss. 5, 10/99, p15J*; Iss. 8, 1/00, p11*

US/Reppine v. University of Chicago, Iss. 8, 1/00, p7*

US/Scott v. Conn. General Life Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/00, p10*

US/Swafford v. Borgess Medical, Iss. 10, 3/00, p9K

US/Todarello v. Beverly Enterprises, Iss. 9, 2/00, p4*

 

Inflated Claims

[See BILLING, Inflated Billing / Overbilling]

 

Instruction of Employees to Create False Billing and/or Medical Records

[See also FALSE CLAIMS / DOCUMENTS/ PHONY SUPPORTING REPORTS, FILING of]

Re Amabile, former NJ optometrist indicted for fraud, Iss. 3, 8/99, p27

 

Medical Bills for Uninjured People / Fake Injuries

California v. Snarsky, Iss. 3, 8/99, p17*

Re Falcone, Passaic clinic operators indicted in Medicare scheme,         Iss. 11, 4/00, p21

Farris v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/99, p16A

Re Gipson, Arkansas ring used kids in staged crashes, Iss. 11, 4/00, p15

New Jersey v. Macias, Iss. 4, 9/99, p22*

US v. Bates, Iss. 11, 4/00, p16

US v. Bateson, Iss. 11, 4/00, p16

US v. Bell, Iss. 4, 9/99, p16*

US v. Paulin, Iss. 12, 5/00, p11*

US v. Snarsky, Iss. 3, 8/99, p17

 

Medical Procedures More Expensive Than Those Performed

[See also BILLING, Incorrect Billing Codes / Billing for Services Not Covered / Upcoding]

US v. Bell, Iss. 4, 9/99, p16*

 

Medical Services Abbreviated or Not Provided

Re Abitan, guilty plea in health fraud, Iss. 5, 10/99, p22

Allstate Insurance v. Abramowitz, Iss. 6, 11/99, p20*

Allstate Insurance v. NJ Neck & Back Center, Iss. 9, 2/00, p16*

Allstate Insurance v. Simmons, Iss. 1, 6/99, p19*

Allstate Insurance v. Spring Lake Psychological, Iss. 11, 4/00, p15E

Allstate Insurance v. TMR Medibill, Iss. 8, 1/00, p19#

Re Amabile, former NJ optometrist indicted for fraud, Iss. 3, 8/99, p27

California/Allstate Insurance v. Muhyeldin, Iss. 1, 6/99, p19*

California/Allstate Insurance v. Tang, Iss. 5, 10/99, p11*

California/Western United Insurance v. Husodo, Iss. 2, 7/99, p19*

Eisenhower Medical Center pays $1.3 million to resolve Medicare claims, Iss. 11, 4/00, p21

GAO reports health fraud is fertile ground for career criminals,   Iss. 6, 11/99, p17

Re Gibson, Texas doctor guilty of mail fraud & tax evasion, Iss.             10, 3/00, p30

Re Hamilton, Calif. doctor indicted for false claims in Nevada, Iss. 5, 10/99, p23

Henry v. Texas, Iss. 9, 2/00, p7B

New Jersey v. Lichtman, Iss. 5, 10/99, p13

New York v. Friedman, Iss. 8, 1/00, p11C

New York v. Rybuck, Iss. 2, 7/99, p20E; Iss. 3, 8/99, p23

Re Operation MedPay, Iss. 1, 6/99, p18

Progressive Northeastern Insurance v. Advanced Diagnostic & Treatment, Iss. 10, 3/00, p10*

Re Reilly, RI women sentenced in false reimbursement scam, Iss. 10, 3/00, p30

Re Rios, grand jury indicts doctor for fraud, Iss. 7, 12/99, p25

Re Spencer, former NJ school cook sentenced to 3 years for fraud,      Iss. 9, 2/00, p25

Texas v. Altman, Iss. 8, 1/00, p22B

US v. Anderson, Iss. 6, 11/99, p10A*

US v. Bell, Iss. 4, 9/99, p16*

US v. Haswell, Iss. 12, 5/00, p12*

US v. Irby, Iss. 10, 3/00, p4J

US v. Jones, Iss. 4, 9/99, p9G

US v. Mafdali, Iss. 1, 6/99, p13

US v. Regueiro, Iss. 4, 9/99, p13; Iss. 5, 10/99, p22

US v. Wilson, Iss. 4, 9/99, p14I

US/Aldrich v. Columbia HCA Healthcare, Iss. 3, 8/99, p10H

US/Robinson v. Medaphis, Iss. 2, 7/99, p8C

US/Swafford v. Borgess Medical, Iss. 10, 3/00, p9K

Re Vaughan, former insurance adjuster indicted for fraud in NJ,

            Iss. 3, 8/99, p28

 

Medically Unnecessary Equipment

Conn. General Life v. National Medical Care, Iss. 10, 3/00, p14*

New York v. Rybuck, Iss. 2, 7/99, p20E; Iss. 3, 8/99, p23

Progressive Northeastern Insurance v. Advanced Diagnostic & Treatment, Iss. 10, 3/00, p10*

US v. Perry, Iss. 10, 3/00, p5

 

Medically Unnecessary Services

Allstate Insurance v. Abramowitz, Iss. 6, 11/99, p20*

Allstate Insurance v. NJ Neck & Back Center, Iss. 9, 2/00, p16*

Allstate Insurance v. Northfield Medical, Iss. 5, 10/99, p6*

Allstate Insurance v. Schick, Iss. 9, 2/00, p14J

Allstate Insurance v. Simmons, Iss. 1, 6/99, p19*

Allstate Insurance v. Spring Lake Psychological, Iss. 11, 4/00, p15E

Allstate Insurance v. TMR Medibill, Iss. 8, 1/00, p19#

Arbella Mutual Insurance v. Pain & Injury Rehab, Iss. 3, 8/99, p15B

Bejerano v. Florida, Iss. 12, 5/00, p7N

California/Allstate Insurance v. Muhyeldin, Iss. 1, 6/99, p19*

California/Auto Club v. Mirsky, Iss. 3, 8/99, p19I

Re Columbia/HCA Healthcare, $745 million could partly settle civil claims against Columbia/HCA, Iss. 12, 5/00, p4

Conn. General Life v. National Medical Care, Iss. 10, 3/00, p14*

Re Freitag, ambulance service owner sentenced for Medicare fraud,      Iss. 8, 1/00, p23

GAO reports health fraud is fertile ground for career criminals,   Iss. 6, 11/99, p17

New York v. Rybuck, Iss. 2, 7/99, p20E; Iss. 3, 8/99, p23

NuWave Diagnostics v. State Farm Auto, Iss. 1, 6/99, p7C

Re Oberoi, dentist charged with overbilling & performing unnecessary work, Iss. 5, 10/99, p23

Progressive Northeastern Insurance v. Advanced Diagnostic & Treatment, Iss. 10, 3/00, p10*

Prudential Property & Casualty v. Peralta, Iss. 3, 8/99, p21#

Re Stack, guilty pleas in casino workers cosmetic surgery scheme,         Iss. 12, 5/00, p31

Re Strahan, surgeon sentenced for cosmetic surgery fraud, Iss. 10, 3/00, p30

Texas v. Altman, Iss. 8, 1/00, p22B

US v. Bateson, Iss. 3, 8/99, p18

US v. Paulin, Iss. 12, 5/00, p11*

US/Aldrich v. Columbia HCA Healthcare, Iss. 3, 8/99, p10H

US/Merena v. SmithKline Beecham, Iss. 10, 3/00, p7L

US/Niever v. Kapi'olani Home Health, Iss. 5, 10/99, p16H*

 

Misallocation of Salaries Billed

Beverly Enterprises announces $199 million charge to pay Medicare      fraud settlement, Iss. 3, 8/99, p12

US v. Beverly Enterprises, Iss. 9, 2/00, p4*

US v. Beverly Enterprises California, Iss. 9, 2/00, p4*

US/Payne v. PennMed, Iss. 5, 10/99, p18*

US/Todarello v. Beverly Enterprises, Iss. 9, 2/00, p4*

 

Outpatient Services

US/Reppine v. University of Chicago, Iss. 8, 1/00, p7*

 

Outpatient Psychiatric Services

US/Lance v. Ventura County, Iss. 7, 12/99, p10

 

Prescriptions Partially Filled / Ordered Not Delivered

US/Mueller v. Walgreen, Iss. 4, 9/99, p15*

 

Randomly Selected Provider Numbers

US/Lance v. Ventura County, Iss. 7, 12/99, p10

 

Recoding and Resubmission of Denied Claims

[See also BILLING, Incorrect Billing Codes / Billing for Services Not Covered / Upcoding]

 

Referrals Billed as Office Visits

Eisenhower Medical Center pays $1.3 million to resolve Medicare claims, Iss. 11, 4/00, p21

 

Repair Costs Billed as Replacement Parts

California/Farmers Insurance Exchange v. ICS, Iss. 4, 9/99, p21*

 

Sales of Samples

US v. Mannion, Iss. 12, 5/00, p5F

 

Services (Other) Not Provided

Allstate Insurance v. Booth, Iss. 11, 4/00, p4

California/Farmers Insurance Exchange v. ICS, Iss. 4, 9/99, p21*

Re Eubanks, former Allstate claims adjuster sentenced for embezzlement & tax evasion, Iss. 7, 12/99, p24

US v. Megel, Iss. 5, 10/99 p22

 

Services Provided by Unqualified/ Unlicensed Personnel

Allstate Insurance v. NJ Neck & Back Center, Iss. 9, 2/00, p16*

Allstate Insurance v. Schick, Iss. 3, 8/99, p20#; Iss. 9, 2/00, p14J

Allstate Insurance v. Spring Lake Psychological, Iss. 11, 4/00, p15E

California/Allstate Insurance v. Tang, Iss. 5, 10/99, p11*

Conn. General Life v. National Medical Care, Iss. 10, 3/00, p14*

Florida v. Arwas, Iss. 9, 2/00, p7H

Florida v. Sadati, Iss. 9, 2/00, p7G

Re Gibson, Texas doctor guilty of mail fraud & tax evasion, Iss. 10, 3/00, p30

Ohio/Wallace v. State Medical Board, Iss. 1, 6/99, p8I

Progressive Northeastern Insurance v. Advanced Diagnostic & Treatment, Iss. 10, 3/00, p10*

US v. Haswell, Iss. 12, 5/00, p12*

US v. LaFontaine, Iss. 12, 5/00, p6G

US v. Ordoubadi, Iss. 6, 11/99, p15*

US v. Sorenson, Iss. 6, 11/99, p15*

US/Aldrich v. Columbia HCA Healthcare, Iss. 3, 8/99, p10H

US/Poulton v. Anesthesia Associates, Iss. 5, 10/99, p15J*; Iss. 8, 1/00, p11*

 

Services Provided Elsewhere

California v. Eisenberg, Iss. 3, 8/99, p9

 

Social Services Billed as Medical

New York v. Friedman, Iss. 8, 1/00, p11C

 

Substitution of Cheaper Supplies and/or Equipment

US v. Wilson, Iss. 4, 9/99, p14I

 

Treatment Not Prescribed by a Physician

US/Lance v. Ventura County, Iss. 7, 12/99, p10

US/Niever v. Kapi'olani Home Health, Iss. 5, 10/99, p16H*

 

Triple Billing

Re White, Georgia doctor indicted in kickback scheme, Iss. 12, 5/00, p32

 

Unauthorized Consultations with Other Physicians

US/Poulton v. Anesthesia Associates, Iss. 5, 10/99, p15J*

 

Unauthorized Use of Doctor's Name / Signature for Billing

Backe v. Healthpoint Medical Group, Iss. 2, 7/99, p11*

New Jersey v. Macias, Iss. 4, 9/99, p22*

 

Unauthorized Use of Insurance Identification Numbers

US v. Bell, Iss. 4, 9/99, p16*

US v. Huerta, Iss. 8, 1/00, p11A

 

Undocumented Services

US v. Brown, Iss. 5, 10/99, p18*

 

Unnecessary / Extended Treatment and/or Hospitalization

Re Strahan, surgeon sentenced for cosmetic surgery fraud, Iss. 10, 3/00, p30

US v. Peterson, Iss. 5, 10/99, p11F

US/Butler v. Magellan Health Services, Iss. 7, 12/99, p4G

 

Unnecessary Testing / Excessively Priced Diagnostic Tests

Allstate Insurance v. NJ Neck & Back Center, Iss. 9, 2/00, p16*

Allstate Insurance v. Simmons, Iss. 1, 6/99, p19*

Allstate Insurance v. Spring Lake Psychological, Iss. 11, 4/00, p15E

Allstate Insurance v. TMR Medibill, Iss. 8, 1/00, p19#

Bejerano v. Florida, Iss. 12, 5/00, p7N

California/Allstate Insurance v. Muhyeldin, Iss. 1, 6/99, p19*

Re Columbia/HCA Healthcare, $745 million could partly settle civil claims against Columbia/HCA, Iss. 12, 5/00, p4

Conn. General Life v. National Medical Care, Iss. 10, 3/00, p14*

Eisenhower Medical Center pays $1.3 million to resolve Medicare claims, Iss. 11, 4/00, p21

NJ Coalition of Health Care Professionals v. NJ Dept. of Banking         & Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/99, p20#

New York v. Rybuck, Iss. 2, 7/99, p20E; Iss. 3, 8/99, p23

NuWave Diagnostics v. State Farm Auto, Iss. 1, 6/99, p7C

US v. Huerta, Iss. 8, 1/00, p11A

US v. NMC Homecare, Iss. 8, 1/00, p5*

US v. Perry, Iss. 10, 3/00, p5

US/Lent v. Berman, Iss. 3, 8/99, p10*

US/Merena v. SmithKline Beecham, Iss. 10, 3/00, p7L

 

Unnecessary Work

Allstate Insurance v. Booth, Iss. 11, 4/00, p4

 

"Upcoding"

[See BILLING, Incorrect Billing Codes / Billing for Services Not Covered / Upcoding]

 

Workers Comp Claims Filed by Non-Employees

Employers Insurance of Wausau v. Prate Installations, Iss. 12, 5/00, p25C

 

BILLING SERVICES

Allstate Insurance v. Schick, Iss. 3, 8/99, p20#

Allstate Insurance v. TMR Medibill, Iss. 8, 1/00, p19#

California v. Eisenberg, Iss. 3, 8/99, p9

Commentary: "New Development in Compliance Issues for Managed Care Organizations," by Kirk J. Nahra, Iss. 2, 7/99, p30

New York v. Rybuck, Iss. 2, 7/99, p20E; Iss. 3, 8/99, p23

US v. DBB, Iss. 2, 7/99, p5H

US v. Huerta, Iss. 8, 1/00, p11A

US v. Ordoubadi, Iss. 6, 11/99, p15*

US v. Sorenson, Iss. 6, 11/99, p15*

US/Poulton v. Anesthesia Associates, Iss. 5, 10/99, p15J*

US/Robinson v. Medaphis, Iss. 2, 7/99, p8C

 

BINDER

[See also CONDITIONAL PREMIUM RECEIPT]

 

BLACK LUNG FUND

Re Adkins, WV man gets 5 years for $1.6 million fraud against government, Iss. 4, 9/99, p23

 

BLOOD TESTING

US v. Huerta, Iss. 8, 1/00, p11A

 

BODILY INJURY SCHEMES

[See PERSONAL INJURY SCHEMES]

 

BOND, POSTING of

TJS Brokerage v. Hartford Casualty Insurance, Iss. 12, 5/00, p28D

 

BREACH of CONTRACT

Aetna Casualty & Surety v. Pizza Connection, Iss. 6, 11/99, p5D

Allen v. CIGNA Property & Casualty, Iss. 11, 4/00, p14E

Arbella Mutual Insurance v. Pain & Injury Rehab, Iss. 3, 8/99, p15B

Backe v. Healthpoint Medical Group, Iss. 2, 7/99, p11*

Brooks v. Milbank Insurance, Iss. 9, 2/00, p22I

Brown v. Allstate Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/99, p3F

Brown v. USF&G, Iss. 3, 8/99, p25*

Carpinone v. Mutual of Omaha Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/99, p19E

Cash v. State Farm Auto, Iss. 11, 4/00, p11I

Commentary: "The Civil Defense: Investigation & Defense of First         Party Cases," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 12, 5/00, p33

Employers Insurance of Wausau v. Prate Installations, Iss. 12, 5/00, p25C

Front Royal Insurance v. Gold Players, Iss. 2, 7/99, p14*

Gall v. Allstate County Mutual Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/99, p4L; Iss.            10, 3/00, p25

Overcast v. Billings Mutual Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/00, p21E

Provident Life & Accident v. O'Connor, Iss. 10, 3/00, p4G

Roberts v. Sentry Life Insurance, Iss. 7, 12/99, p14C

Rose v. Hartford Underwriters Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/00, p24F

Saracco v. Vigilant Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/00, p22C

Shufford v. Integon Indemnity, Iss. 7, 12/99, p22I

Smith v. Globe Life Insurance, Iss. 3, 8/99, p5*

Texas Farmers Insurance v. Cameron, Iss. 10, 3/00, p26M

TJS Brokerage v. Hartford Casualty Insurance, Iss. 12, 5/00, p28D

Travelers Indemnity v. Andersen, Iss. 4, 9/99, p19E

US/Butler v. Magellan Health Services, Iss. 7, 12/99, p4G

 

BREACH of the COVENANT of GOOD FAITH and FAIR DEALING

[See BAD FAITH]

 

BRIBERY

New Jersey v. Major, Iss. 5, 10/99, p5B

New Jersey v. Romero, Iss. 7, 12/99, p19

US v. Anderson, Iss. 6, 11/99, p10A*

 

BROKER LIABILITY / MISCONDUCT

[See also INSURANCE AGENTS / INSURANCE ADJUSTERS / INSURANCE COMPANY OWNERS / FORMER INSURANCE COMPANY EMPLOYEES]

Florida v. Future First Financial Group, Iss. 9, 2/00, p13*

Florida report on Fraud in the Viatical Industry, Iss. 9, 2/00, p11E

 

BURGLARY

[See THEFT / GRAND THEFT]

 

 

BUSINESS INCOME LOSS

Commentary: "Insurance Fraud:  Just Whose Fraud Is It?" by Marvin    Milton, Iss. 4, 9/99, p26

TJS Brokerage v. Hartford Casualty Insurance, Iss. 12, 5/00, p28D

 

CANCELLATION

[See also PREVIOUSLY CANCELLED POLICIES]

Selective Insurance v. McAllister, Iss. 8, 1/00, p20D

Texas Farmers Insurance v. Cameron, Iss. 10, 3/00, p26M

US v. Coyle, Iss. 7, 12/99, p23

 

"CAPPERS" / "CAPPING" / "RECRUITERS"

[See also "RUNNERS"]

Allstate Insurance v. Abramowitz, Iss. 6, 11/99, p20*

California/Auto Club v. Mirsky, Iss. 3, 8/99, p19I

California/20th Century Insurance v. Building Permit Consultants,          Iss. 4, 9/99, p21*

California/Western United Insurance v. Husodo, Iss. 2, 7/99, p19*

California v. Snarsky, Iss. 3, 8/99, p17*

Re Chang, Calif. doctor gets 3 years for Medi-Cal fraud, Iss. 9,            2/00, p25

Re Gomez, Pittsburgh doctor gets 2 years & fine for health care fraud, Iss. 7, 12/99, p25

New Jersey v. Siri, Iss. 7, 12/99, p18

Re Operation MedPay, Iss. 1, 6/99, p18

Progressive Northeastern Insurance v. Advanced Diagnostic & Treatment, Iss. 10, 3/00, p10*

Re Rogers, disbarred Calif. attorney arrested on fraud charges, Iss. 6, 11/99, p25

Re Spencer, former NJ school cook sentenced to 3 years for fraud,      Iss. 9, 2/00, p25

Re Stack, guilty pleas in casino workers cosmetic surgery scheme,         Iss. 12, 5/00, p31

Texas v. Davis, 30 indicted for clean sheeting, Iss. 2, 7/99, p22

US v. Bateson, Iss. 3, 8/99, p18

US v. Perry, Iss. 10, 3/00, p5

US v. Picciotti, Iss. 2, 7/99, p11L

US v. Rozenberg, Iss. 1, 6/99, p17

US v. Snarsky, Iss. 3, 8/99, p17

Re Wall, former Ohio employee sentenced to 6 years for workers' comp fraud, Iss. 4, 9/99, p23

 

CHAMPUS

[See CIVILIAN HEALTH and MEDICAL PROGRAM of the UNIFORMED SERVICES (CHAMPUS)]

 

CHECK-CASHING COMPANY

Texas v. Altman, Iss. 8, 1/00, p22B

 

CHIROPRACTORS

Re Abitan, guilty plea in health fraud, Iss. 5, 10/99, p22

Allstate Indemnity v. Breton, Iss. 5, 10/99, p6*

Allstate Insurance v. Abramowitz, Iss. 6, 11/99, p20*

Allstate Insurance v. Northfield Medical, Iss. 5, 10/99, p6*

Allstate Insurance v. Salkauski, Iss. 5, 10/99, p6*

Allstate Insurance v. Schick, Iss. 3, 8/99, p20#; Iss. 9, 2/00, p14J

Allstate Insurance v. Simmons, Iss. 1, 6/99, p19*

Allstate Insurance v. Spring Lake Psychological, Iss. 11, 4/00, p15E

Allstate Insurance v. TMR Medibill, Iss. 8, 1/00, p19#

Arbella Mutual Insurance v. Pain & Injury Rehab, Iss. 3, 8/99, p15B

California v. Kreitenberg, Iss. 9, 2/00, p17

California v. Snarsky, Iss. 3, 8/99, p17*

California/Allstate Insurance v. Muhyeldin, Iss. 1, 6/99, p19*

California/Western United Insurance v. Husodo, Iss. 2, 7/99, p19*

Liberty Mutual Insurance v. Rosenthal, Iss. 4, 9/99, p10B

Re Magno, attorneys & chiropractors plead guilty in Calif. for auto scheme, Iss. 7, 12/99, p19

New Jersey v. Major, Iss. 5, 10/99, p5B

New Jersey charges 12 with health fraud for staged collision scheme, Iss. 2, 7/99, p21

NJ Coalition of Health Care Professionals v. NJ Dept. of Banking         & Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/99, p20#

NuWave Diagnostics v. State Farm Auto, Iss. 1, 6/99, p7C

Re Operation MedPay, Iss. 1, 6/99, p18

Progressive Northeastern Insurance v. Advanced Diagnostic & Treatment, Iss. 10, 3/00, p10*

Re Rogers, disbarred Calif. attorney arrested on fraud charges, Iss. 6, 11/99, p25

Texas v. Altman, Iss. 8, 1/00, p22B

US v. Bates, Iss. 11, 4/00, p16

US v. Bateson, Iss. 3, 8/99, p18; Iss. 11, 4/00, p16

US v. Duru, Iss. 9, 2/00, p18; Iss. 11, 4/00, p17

US v. Ifebhor, Iss. 3, 8/99, p22*

US v. Koon, Iss. 3, 8/99, p22*

US v. Okeke, Iss. 3, 8/99, p22*

US v. Ordoubadi, Iss. 6, 11/99, p15*

US v. Snarsky, Iss. 3, 8/99, p17

US v. Sorenson, Iss. 6, 11/99, p15*

US v. Sowa, Iss. 9, 2/00, p18

Watkins v. Fischer, Pa. AG, Iss. 7, 12/99, p11H

 

CIVIL RIGHTS

Gallo v. Philadelphia, Iss. 8, 1/00, p15E

Harris v. Allstate Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/00, p18B

Watkins v. Fischer, Pa. AG, Iss. 7, 12/99, p11H

 

CIVILIAN HEALTH and MEDICAL PROGRAM of the UNIFORMED SERVICES (CHAMPUS)

US v. Haswell, Iss. 12, 5/00, p12*

US v. Jarrell, Iss. 2, 7/99, p3K; Iss. 7, 12/99, p6

US/Butler v. Magellan Health Services, Iss. 7, 12/99, p4G

US/Rahman v. Oncology Associates, Iss. 9, 2/00, p4A

 

"CLAIM-of-RIGHT" DEFENSE

US v. Lauersen, Iss. 4, 9/99, p7A*

 

CLAIMS EXAMINERS / CLAIMS REPRESENTATIVES

[See also INSURANCE AGENTS / INSURANCE ADJUSTERS / INSURANCE COMPANY OWNERS / FORMER INSURANCE COMPANY EMPLOYEES]

Re Kerchinsky, Wash. man gets 15 months for embezzlement, Iss. 11, 4/00, p21

Re Liberts, former claims rep sentenced for theft & false tax return, Iss. 10, 3/00, p31

US v. Quinn, Iss. 2, 7/99, p27F

 

"CLEAN SHEETING"

Florida v. Future First Financial Group, Iss. 9, 2/00, p13*

Florida v. Stephan, Iss. 6, 11/99, p22*

Florida report on Fraud in the Viatical Industry, Iss. 9, 2/00, p11E

Texas v. Davis, 30 indicted for clean sheeting, Iss. 2, 7/99, p22

US v. McDonald, Iss. 3, 8/99, p4E; Iss. 9, 2/00, p14

 

CLEAR LIABILITY

Cash v. State Farm Auto, Iss. 11, 4/00, p11I

 

CLIENT "SOLICITATION"

Farris v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/99, p16A

Hershkowitz v. Florida, Iss. 7, 12/99, p17D

New Jersey v. Macias, Iss. 4, 9/99, p22*

 

CLIENTS DEFRAUDED by ATTORNEYS

New Jersey v. Sommer, Iss. 9, 2/00, p18K

 

"COACHING" CLIENTS to INCREASE BENEFITS

Re Gipson, Arkansas ring used kids in staged crashes, Iss. 11, 4/00, p15

 

COERCION / COERCED CONFESSION

Brooks v. Milbank Insurance, Iss. 9, 2/00, p22I

Commentary: "Pretext Investigations in Insurance Fraud Cases: What Can be Learned from the Latest Decision in Food Lion?" by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 6, 11/99, p26

 

COLLATERAL ASSIGNMENT

Florida report on Fraud in the Viatical Industry, Iss. 9, 2/00, p11E

 

COLLATERAL ESTOPPEL

Lane v. Farmers Union Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/99, p4G

Selective Insurance v. McAllister, Iss. 8, 1/00, p20D

 

COLLECTING BENEFITS USING NAMES of PREVIOUSLY DECEASED PERSONS

Louisiana v. Joshlin, Iss. 8, 1/00, p12I

 

COLLECTION SCHEMES

US/Robinson v. Medaphis, Iss. 2, 7/99, p8C

 

COLLISION COVERAGE

Erie Insurance v. Maxwell, Iss. 5, 10/99, p3A

NJ Coalition of Health Care Professionals v. NJ Dept. of Banking         & Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/99, p20#

 

COLLUSION

Watkins v. Fischer, Pa. AG, Iss. 7, 12/99, p11H

 

"The COMBINATION"

Texas v. Altman, Iss. 8, 1/00, p22B

 

COMMENTARIES / SPECIAL REPORTS

"The Civil Defense: Investigation & Defense of First Party Cases," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 12, 5/00, p33

"In the Line of Fire: An Analysis of Insurers' Obligation to Arsonists' Spouse," by Lawrence J. Sher, Iss. 10, 3/00, p33

"Insurance Fraud:  Just Whose Fraud Is It?" by Marvin Milton, Iss. 4, 9/99, p26

"The Misdeeds of the Public Adjuster are Visited Upon the Insured: What To Do When Overvaluation Becomes Fraud," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 3, 8/99, p30

"New Development in Compliance Issues for Managed Care Organizations," by Kirk J. Nahra, Iss. 2, 7/99, p30

"Overvaluation or Willful Misrepresentation: Fraud in the Business Interruption Claim and How to Combat It," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 1, 6/99, p28

"Pretext Investigations in Insurance Fraud Cases: What Can be Learned from the Latest Decision in Food Lion?" by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 6, 11/99, p26

"Who's Watching the Watcher? An Update on Potential Liability for Improper Surveillance," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 8, 1/00, p25

 

COMMERICAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE

Aetna Casualty & Surety v. Pizza Connection, Iss. 6, 11/99, p5D

 

COMMINGLING of PROFITS

US v. Ivory, Iss. 1, 6/99, p15F

 

COMPARATIVE BAD FAITH

[See BAD FAITH]

 

COMPENSATORY DAMAGES

Allstate Insurance v. Booth, Iss. 11, 4/00, p4

Allstate Insurance v. Northfield Medical, Iss. 5, 10/99, p6*

Allstate Insurance v. Spring Lake Psychological, Iss. 11, 4/00, p15E

Commentary: "Pretext Investigations in Insurance Fraud Cases: What Can be Learned from the Latest Decision in Food Lion?" by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 6, 11/99, p26

 

COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE

NJ Coalition of Health Care Professionals v. NJ Dept. of Banking         & Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/99, p20#

 

CONCEALMENT / SUPPRESSION

Allstate Insurance v. Salkauski, Iss. 5, 10/99, p6*

Allstate Insurance v. TMR Medibill, Iss. 8, 1/00, p19#

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Ala. v. Caremark, Iss. 6, 11/99, p12H

Florida v. Future First Financial Group, Iss. 9, 2/00, p13*

Florida v. Viatical Services, Iss. 3, 8/99, p3F

Gall v. Allstate County Mutual Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/00, p25

Ingram v. Old Line Insurance, Iss. 2, 7/99, p21G

Lane v. Farmers Union Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/99, p4G

Macri v. Indiana Insurance, Iss. 12, 5/00, p22

Pennsylvania v. Flaw, Iss. 1, 6/99, p3A

Progressive Northeastern Insurance v. Advanced Diagnostic & Treatment, Iss. 10, 3/00, p10*

Roberts v. Sentry Life Insurance, Iss. 7, 12/99, p14C

Rohm & Haas v. Continental Casualty, Iss. 1, 6/99, p23*

Saracco v. Vigilant Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/00, p22C

US v. Anthem Health Plans, Iss. 7, 12/99, p9K

US v. Bell, Iss. 4, 9/99, p16*

US v. Coyle, Iss. 7, 12/99, p23

US v. Cuccia, Iss. 6, 11/99, p22I

US v. Davis, Iss. 6, 11/99, p23J

US v. Haswell, Iss. 12, 5/00, p12*

US v. McDonald, Iss. 3, 8/99, p4E; Iss. 9, 2/00, p14

US v. Stewart, Iss. 2, 7/99, p25*

US/Carsey v. Blue Cross Blue Shield, Iss. 3, 8/99, p11*

York Mutual Insurance v. Bowman, Iss. 10, 3/00, p16A

 

"CONCEALMENT and FRAUD" PROVISION

Commentary: "The Civil Defense: Investigation & Defense of First         Party Cases," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 12, 5/00, p33

Commentary: "The Misdeeds of the Public Adjuster are Visited Upon    the Insured: What To Do When Overvaluation Becomes Fraud," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 3, 8/99, p30

Commentary: "Overvaluation or Willful Misrepresentation: Fraud in        the Business Interruption Claim and How to Combat It," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 1, 6/99, p28

Erie Insurance v. Maxwell, Iss. 5, 10/99, p3A

Harris v. Allstate Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/00, p18B

Osajindu v. Allstate Insurance, Iss. 12, 5/00, p15E

Saracco v. Vigilant Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/00, p22C

Texas Farmers Insurance v. Murphy, Iss. 2, 7/99, p12J

 

CONCEALMENT-CLAUSE DEFENSE

Texas Farmers Insurance v. Murphy, Iss. 2, 7/99, p12J

 

CONDITIONAL RECEIPT

Griffin v. American General Life, Iss. 6, 11/99, p18L

 

CONFERENCES / SEMINARS

ABA 2nd Annual National Institute on the Civil False Claims Act &    Qui Tam Enforcement, Jan. 12-14, 2000, Wash. D.C., Iss. 6, 11/99, p25

Mealey's Attorney Fees Conference, March 16-17, 2000, Arlington, Va., Iss. 7, 12/99, p26

Mealey's Bad Faith Litigation Conference, Jan. 27-28, 2000,   Naples, Fla., Iss. 7, 12/99, p25

Mealey's Electronic Evidence: Data Protection, Discovery & Demonstrations Conference, Sept. 27-28, 1999, Philadelphia, Iss. 3, 8/99, p28

Mealey's Emerging Coverage Issues Conference, April 6-7, 2000, Boston, Iss. 9, 2/00, p26

Mealey's Insurance Fraud Conference, March 23-24, 2000, Phoenix,            Iss. 9, 2/00, p26

Mealey's Judges & Lawyers in Complex Litigation: Class Actions, Mass Torts, MDL and the Monster Case Conference, Nov. 8-9, 1999, West Palm Beach, Fla., Iss. 4, 9/99, p24

 

CONFISCATION

Watkins v. Fischer, Pa. AG, Iss. 7, 12/99, p11H

 

CONFLICT of INTEREST

Ellis v. Mass. Superior Court Justices, Iss. 7, 12/99, p13J; Iss. 11, 4/00, p4

Massachusetts v. Ellis, Iss. 7, 12/99, p13J; Iss. 11, 4/00, p4

New Jersey v. Major, Iss. 5, 10/99, p5B

US v. Picciotti, Iss. 2, 7/99, p11L

US v. Stewart, Iss. 2, 7/99, p25*

 

CONSOLIDATION

Aetna Casualty & Surety v. Pizza Connection, Iss. 6, 11/99, p5D

US/Merena v. SmithKline Beecham, Iss. 10, 3/00, p7L

 

CONSPIRACY / CONSPIRACY to DEFRAUD

Allahabi v. New York Life Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/00, p6B

Allstate Insurance v. Abramowitz, Iss. 6, 11/99, p20*

Allstate Insurance v. Booth, Iss. 11, 4/00, p4

Allstate Insurance v. Lopez, Iss. 5, 10/99, p4I

Allstate Insurance v. Salkauski, Iss. 5, 10/99, p6*

Allstate Insurance v. Schick, Iss. 3, 8/99, p20#; Iss. 9, 2/00, p14J

Re Amabile, former NJ optometrist indicted for fraud, Iss. 3, 8/99, p27

Re Boyer, brothers guilty in car insurance scam, Iss. 6, 11/99, p24

California v. Eisenberg, Iss. 3, 8/99, p9

California v. Gillette, Iss. 2, 7/99, p27*

California v. Hancock, Iss. 2, 7/99, p27*

California v. Hines, Iss. 2, 7/99, p27*

California v. Kincaid, Iss. 2, 7/99, p27*

California v. Kreitenberg, Iss. 9, 2/00, p17

California v. Manry, Iss. 2, 7/99, p27*

California v. Snarsky, Iss. 3, 8/99, p17*

California v. Southworth, Iss. 2, 7/99, p27*

California v. Stricker, Iss. 2, 7/99, p27*

Conn. General Life v. National Medical Care, Iss. 10, 3/00, p14*

Re Dacost-Barrett, former claims processor gets 4 years in health          fraud scheme, Iss. 4, 9/99, p24

Employers Insurance of Wausau v. Prate Installations, Iss. 12, 5/00, p25C

Re Falcone, Passaic clinic operators indicted in Medicare scheme,         Iss. 11, 4/00, p21

Francis sentenced to 14 years for conspiracy & receiving stolen property, Iss. 1, 6/99, p27

Haddle v. Garrison, Iss. 8, 1/00, p6

Illinois v. Dyson, Iss. 5, 10/99, p8*

Illinois v. Johnson, Iss. 5, 10/99, p8*

Illinois v. Muldrow, Iss. 5, 10/99, p8*

Illinois v. West, Iss. 5, 10/99, p8*

Re Kongsiri, Thai officials catch former Pa. couple charged with            faking husband's death for insurance, Iss. 7, 12/99, p20

Re Miranda, Nevada man sentenced for staging auto accident, Iss.        9, 2/00, p25

Mississippi v. Leedom, Iss. 4, 9/99, p18

Nationwide Mutual Insurance v. Otero-Perez, Iss. 2, 7/99, p16A

New Jersey v. Macias, Iss. 4, 9/99, p22*

New Jersey v. Major, Iss. 5, 10/99, p5B

New Jersey v. Romero, Iss. 7, 12/99, p19

New Jersey v. Siri, Iss. 7, 12/99, p18

New Jersey charges 20 in auto 'give up' scheme, Iss. 9, 2/00, p19

New Jersey charges 12 with health fraud for staged collision scheme, Iss. 2, 7/99, p21

New York v. Friedman, Iss. 8, 1/00, p11C

Olsten & Kimberly Home Health reach $61 million settlement of Medicare fraud charges, Iss. 2, 7/99, p4*

Re Operation MedPay, Iss. 1, 6/99, p18

Re Operation Terminal Illness, Iss. 9, 2/00, p8

Re Pedroza, three indicted in Mass. for wide-ranging fraud, Iss.             8, 1/00, p22

Pennsylvania v. Moore, Iss. 11, 4/00, p20A

Prudential Property & Casualty v. Peralta, Iss. 3, 8/99, p21#

Re Riley, five plead guilty to unemployment fraud scheme in Mass., Iss. 6, 11/99, p24

Re Rogers, disbarred Calif. attorney arrested on fraud charges, Iss. 6, 11/99, p25

Re Shah, patient & doctor charged with workers' comp fraud, Iss. 8, 1/00, p23

State Farm Auto v. Abrams, Iss. 10, 3/00, p15I

State Farm Mutual v. Stein, Iss. 1, 6/99, p16H

Re Stencer, Newark man admits to role in psychiatrist's scheme, Iss. 6, 11/99, p24

US v. Abelhady, Iss. 9, 2/00, p19*

US v. Anderson, Iss. 6, 11/99, p10A*

US v. Bates, Iss. 11, 4/00, p16

US v. Bateson, Iss. 3, 8/99, p18; Iss. 11, 4/00, p16

US v. Beardslee, Iss. 6, 11/99, p6C

US v. Brown, Iss. 5, 10/99, p18*

US v. Cooperman, Iss. 2, 7/99, p16

US v. Davis, Iss. 6, 11/99, p23J

US v. Delgado, Iss. 9, 2/00, p20C

US v. Duru, Iss. 9, 2/00, p18; Iss. 11, 4/00, p17

US v. Geiger, Iss. 5, 10/99, p12C

US v. Gutman, Iss. 6, 11/99, p14K

US v. Haswell, Iss. 12, 5/00, p12*

US v. Huerta, Iss. 8, 1/00, p11A

US v. Ifebhor, Iss. 3, 8/99, p22*

US v. Irby, Iss. 10, 3/00, p4J

US v. Jarrell, Iss. 2, 7/99, p3K; Iss. 7, 12/99, p6

US v. Koon, Iss. 3, 8/99, p22*

US v. Kroledge, Iss. 8, 1/00, p16H

US v. LaFontaine, Iss. 12, 5/00, p6G

US v. Lauersen, Iss. 2, 7/99, p6I*; Iss. 4, 9/99, p7A*; Iss. 10,             3/00, p6

US v. Mannion, Iss. 12, 5/00, p5F

US v. Megel, Iss. 6, 11/99, p21*

US v. NMC Homecare, Iss. 8, 1/00, p5*

US v. Okeke, Iss. 3, 8/99, p22*

US v. Ordoubadi, Iss. 6, 11/99, p15*

US v. Paccione, Iss. 9, 2/00, p20F

US v. Paulin, Iss. 12, 5/00, p11*

US v. Picciotti, Iss. 2, 7/99, p11L

US v. Pimental, Iss. 5, 10/99, p21*

US v. Quinn, Iss. 2, 7/99, p27F

US v. Regueiro, Iss. 4, 9/99, p13

US v. Rozenberg, Iss. 1, 6/99, p17

US v. Saada, Iss. 12, 5/00, p29M

US v. Smith, Iss. 7, 12/99, p17F

US v. Sorenson, Iss. 6, 11/99, p15*

US v. Stevens, Iss. 12, 5/00, p26K/L

US v. Stewart, Iss. 2, 7/99, p25*

US/Carsey v. Blue Cross Blue Shield, Iss. 3, 8/99, p11*

US/McLendon v. Columbia HCA, Iss. 2, 7/99, p4*

US/Ortega v. Columbia/HCA Healthcare, Iss. 1, 6/99, p14B

 

Furtherance of a Conspiracy

US v. Smith, Iss. 7, 12/99, p17F

 

CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES

Allstate Insurance v. Booth, 5th Amendment, Iss. 11, 4/00, p4

California/Auto Club v. Mirsky, 1st Amendment, Iss. 3, 8/99, p19I

Commentary: "The Civil Defense: Investigation & Defense of First         Party Cases," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 12, 5/00, p33

Commentary: "Pretext Investigations in Insurance Fraud Cases: What Can be Learned from the Latest Decision in Food Lion?" by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 6, 11/99, p26

Doe v. US, Iss. 10, 3/00, p28D

Ellis v. Mass. Superior Court Justices, 14th Amendment, due process, Iss. 7, 12/99, p13J; Iss. 11, 4/00, p4

Florida v. Marks, Iss. 11, 4/00, p8D

Gall v. Allstate County Mutual Insurance, due process, fair trial, Iss. 10, 3/00, p25

Gallo v. Philadelphia, 4th Amendment seizure, Iss. 8, 1/00, p15E

Haddle v. Garrison, Iss. 8, 1/00, p6

Hershkowitz v. Florida, equal protection, commercial free speech,         Iss. 7, 12/99, p17D

Macri v. Indiana Insurance, Iss. 12, 5/00, p22

Ohio/Wallace v. State Medical Board, equal protection, Iss. 1, 6/99, p8I

Pennsylvania v. Flaw, Iss. 1, 6/99, p3A

US v. Cheska, fair trial, Iss. 9, 2/00, p23D

US v. Delgado, due process, Iss. 9, 2/00, p20C

US v. Gardner, 8th Amendment, double jeopardy, Iss. 12, 5/00, p20B

US v. Ivory, Iss. 1, 6/99, p15F

US v. Lauersen, interstate commerce & federalism, Iss. 4, 9/99, p7A*

US v. Wilson, due process, cruel & unusual punishment, Iss. 4, 9/99, p14I

US/Butler v. Magellan Health Services, separation of powers, appointments clause, Iss. 7, 12/99, p4G

Vermont Natural Resources v. US/Stevens, Art. III, 11th Amendment, Iss. 12, 5/00, p12*

Re Violette, due process, Iss. 4, 9/99, p4C

Watkins v. Fischer, Pa. AG, due process, equal protection, Iss. 7, 12/99, p11H

 

CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES / CONTRACTORS

Allstate Insurance v. Booth, Iss. 11, 4/00, p4

Employers Insurance of Wausau v. Prate Installations, Iss. 12, 5/00, p25C

US v. Pimental, Iss. 5, 10/99, p21*

 

CONSULTING AGREEMENTS

Progressive Northeastern Insurance v. Advanced Diagnostic & Treatment, Iss. 10, 3/00, p10*

 

CONTINGENCY CONTRACTS

California/20th Century Insurance v. Building Permit Consultants,          Iss. 4, 9/99, p21*

 

"CONTINUED INSURABILITY" CLAUSE

Griffin v. American General Life, Iss. 6, 11/99, p18L

 

CONTRACT DAMAGES

Texas Farmers Insurance v. Cameron, Iss. 10, 3/00, p26M

 

CONTRACTORS / INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS

Commentary: "New Development in Compliance Issues for Managed Care Organizations," by Kirk J. Nahra, Iss. 2, 7/99, p30

House Commerce subcommittee to probe Medicare contractor fraud, Iss. 3, 8/99, p27

 

CONVERSION of ASSETS / FUNDS

Front Royal Insurance v. Gold Players, Iss. 2, 7/99, p14*

US v. Cooperman, Iss. 2, 7/99, p16

 

COOPERATION with INVESTIGATION / "COOPERATION" CLAUSE

[See also CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION, COOPERATION with]

Advanced Chiropractic v. General Accident Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/00, p13H

Commentary: "The Civil Defense: Investigation & Defense of First         Party Cases," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 12, 5/00, p33

Erie Insurance v. Maxwell, Iss. 5, 10/99, p3A

Front Royal Insurance v. Gold Players, Iss. 2, 7/99, p14*

Raffaele v. US Life Insurance, Iss. 7, 12/99, p20A

Saracco v. Vigilant Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/00, p22C

Tennessee Farmers Mutual v. Bradford, Iss. 3, 8/99, p24D

 

CO-INSURANCE PROVISION

TJS Brokerage v. Hartford Casualty Insurance, Iss. 12, 5/00, p28D

 

CO-PAYMENTS, OVERCHARGING of

Forsyth v. Humana, Iss. 3, 8/99, p14*

US/Meidinger v. St. Joseph's Hospital, Iss. 3, 8/99, p13G

 

CO-PAYMENTS, WAIVER of

New York v. Brigham, Iss. 8, 1/00, p4G

US/Butler v. Magellan Health Services, Iss. 7, 12/99, p4G

 

CORPORATE INTEGRITY AGREEMENT

Re Columbia/HCA Healthcare, $745 million could partly settle civil claims against Columbia/HCA, Iss. 12, 5/00, p4

Commentary: "New Development in Compliance Issues for Managed Care Organizations," by Kirk J. Nahra, Iss. 2, 7/99, p30

US v. NMC Homecare, Iss. 8, 1/00, p5*

US/Carsey v. Blue Cross Blue Shield, Iss. 3, 8/99, p11*

US/Mueller v. Walgreen, Iss. 4, 9/99, p15*

US/Niever v. Kapi'olani Home Health, Iss. 5, 10/99, p16H*

US/Scott v. Conn. General Life Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/00, p10*

US/Todarello v. Beverly Enterprises, Iss. 9, 2/00, p4*

 

COSMETOLOGISTS / COSMETIC SURGERY CENTERS

[See also BILLING]

Re Stack, guilty pleas in casino workers cosmetic surgery scheme,         Iss. 12, 5/00, p31

Re Strahan, surgeon sentenced for cosmetic surgery fraud, Iss. 10, 3/00, p30

Study finds doctors express willingness to deceive insurers to get coverage for needed care, Iss. 6, 11/99, p18

US v. LaFontaine, Iss. 12, 5/00, p6G

 

COST REPORTS / COST-SHIFTING

[See also BILLING]

Beverly Enterprises announces $199 million charge to pay Medicare      fraud settlement, Iss. 3, 8/99, p12

Re Columbia/HCA Healthcare, $745 million could partly settle civil claims against Columbia/HCA, Iss. 12, 5/00, p4

US v. Anthem Health Plans, Iss. 7, 12/99, p9K

US v. Beverly Enterprises, Iss. 9, 2/00, p4*

US v. Beverly Enterprises California, Iss. 9, 2/00, p4*

US v. Churchill, Iss. 8, 1/00, p8

US/Lanford v. Vencor, Iss. 1, 6/99, p13*; Iss. 3, 8/99, p28

US/McLendon v. Columbia HCA, Iss. 2, 7/99, p4*

US/Meidinger v. St. Joseph's Hospital, Iss. 3, 8/99, p13G

US/Niever v. Kapi'olani Home Health, Iss. 5, 10/99, p16H*

US/Ortega v. Columbia/HCA Healthcare, Iss. 1, 6/99, p14B

US/Payne v. PennMed, Iss. 5, 10/99, p18*

US/Scott v. Conn. General Life Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/00, p10*

US/Todarello v. Beverly Enterprises, Iss. 9, 2/00, p4*

 

COUNTERFEITING / COUNTERFEIT CHECKS

Allstate Insurance v. Lopez, Iss. 5, 10/99, p4I

Re Johnson, former insurance co. employee pleads guilty to identity theft, Iss. 6, 11/99, p25

New Jersey v. Macias, Iss. 4, 9/99, p22*

US v. Abelhady, Iss. 9, 2/00, p19*

 

CREATION of BOGUS / "SHELL" COMPANIES

Allstate Insurance v. Northfield Medical, Iss. 5, 10/99, p6*

Allstate Insurance v. Schick, Iss. 3, 8/99, p20#; Iss. 9, 2/00, p14J

Allstate Insurance v. Spring Lake Psychological, Iss. 11, 4/00, p15E

GAO reports health fraud is fertile ground for career criminals,   Iss. 6, 11/99, p17

Re Operation Terminal Illness, Iss. 9, 2/00, p8

Progressive Northeastern Insurance v. Advanced Diagnostic & Treatment, Iss. 10, 3/00, p10*

Re Riley, five plead guilty to unemployment fraud scheme in Mass., Iss. 6, 11/99, p24

US v. Ifebhor, Iss. 3, 8/99, p22*

US v. Perry, Iss. 10, 3/00, p5

US v. Stewart, Iss. 2, 7/99, p25*

 

CREDIT DISABILITY INSURANCE

Re Violette, Iss. 4, 9/99, p4C

 

CREDIT LIFE INSURANCE

Jackson v. Mississippi Life, Iss. 1, 6/99, p22D

Smith v. Globe Life Insurance, Iss. 3, 8/99, p5*

Sweat v. Prudential Insurance, Iss. 5, 10/99, p19D

 

"CRIME-FRAUD EXCEPTION"

Florida v. Marks, Iss. 11, 4/00, p8D

Re Violette, Iss. 4, 9/99, p4C

 

CRIMINAL ACTIONS

[See also AIDING and ABETTING and/or ALTERED DOCUMENTS / REPORTS and/or BRIBERY and/or DISPENSING DRUGS WITHOUT a LICENSE and/or DIVERSION of FUNDS / MONEY and/or EMBEZZLEMENT and/or FALSE CLAIMS / DOCUMENTS / PHONY SUPPORTING REPORTS, FILING of

and/or FLIGHT to AVOID PROSECUTION / FUGITIVES from JUSTICE and/or FORGERY / UTTERING and/or INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION of PROPERTY and/or LARCENY / GRAND LARCENY and/or MAIL FRAUD and/or MONEY LAUNDERING and/or MURDER and/or OBSTRUCTION of JUSTICE and/or ORGANIZED CRIME / FRAUD and/or PERJURY / SUBORNATION of PERJURY and/or RACKETEERING and/or "REPORTED STOLEN"  PROPERTY / FALSE ROBBERY SCHEMES and/or SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME FRAUD and/or SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER FRAUD and/or TAX EVASION / TAX FRAUD and/or THEFT / GRAND THEFT and/or WIRE FRAUD]

 

Commentary: "New Development in Compliance Issues for Managed Care Organizations," by Kirk J. Nahra, Iss. 2, 7/99, p30

GAO reports health fraud is fertile ground for career criminals,   Iss. 6, 11/99, p17

 

Acquittals / Partial Acquittals / Finding of Innocence

California v. Eisenberg, Iss. 3, 8/99, p9

Gallo v. Philadelphia, Iss. 8, 1/00, p15E

Macri v. Indiana Insurance, Iss. 12, 5/00, p22

Rose v. Hartford Underwriters Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/00, p24F

US v. Anderson, Iss. 6, 11/99, p10A*

US v. Cheska, Iss. 9, 2/00, p23D

US v. Jarrell, Iss. 2, 7/99, p3K; Iss. 7, 12/99, p6

US v. Kroledge, Iss. 8, 1/00, p16H

 

Conviction and Sentencing

Re Columbia/HCA Healthcare, $745 million could partly settle civil claims against Columbia/HCA, Iss. 12, 5/00, p4

Re Eubanks, former Allstate claims adjuster sentenced for embezzlement & tax evasion, Iss. 7, 12/99, p24

Florida v. Tidwell, Iss. 1, 6/99, p3

Re Freitag, ambulance service owner sentenced for Medicare fraud,      Iss. 8, 1/00, p23

Re Gomez, Pittsburgh doctor gets 2 years & fine for health care fraud, Iss. 7, 12/99, p25

Re Kaniadakis, Alaska podiatrist sentenced for mail & billing fraud, Iss. 12, 5/00, p31

Re Nessman, NJ doctor pleads guilty to overbilling charges, Iss. 2, 7/99, p29; poor health gets doctor probation for overbilling if he pays back money & fine, Iss. 7, 12/99, p24

New Jersey v. Lichtman, Iss. 5, 10/99, p13

Re Ng, man sentenced to 5 years for role in 'Hong Kong' auto scam, Iss. 3, 8/99, p27

Perelman v. Nevada, Iss. 1, 6/99, p20K; Iss. 4, 9/99, p20D

Texas v. Basso, Iss. 4, 9/99, p17

US v. Abdelhaq, Iss. 4, 9/99, p18

US v. Anderson, Iss. 6, 11/99, p10A*

US v. Finkel, Iss. 1, 6/99, p13

US v. Geiger, Iss. 5, 10/99, p12C

US v. Gibson, Iss. 8, 1/00, p18*; Iss. 12, 5/00, p25

US v. Jarrell, Iss. 2, 7/99, p3K; Iss. 7, 12/99, p6

US v. Lorefice, Iss. 4, 9/99, p16H

US v. Paccione, Iss. 9, 2/00, p20F

US v. Saada, Iss. 12, 5/00, p29M

US v. Stewart, Iss. 2, 7/99, p25*

US v. Wilson, Iss. 4, 9/99, p14I

 

Conviction Overturned / Reversed / Set Aside / Vacated

Commentary: "Insurance Fraud:  Just Whose Fraud Is It?" by Marvin    Milton, Iss. 4, 9/99, p26

New York v. Brigham, Iss. 8, 1/00, p4G

Selective Insurance v. McAllister, Iss. 8, 1/00, p20D

Texas v. Altman, Iss. 8, 1/00, p22B

US v. Brennan, Iss. 2, 7/99, p23*

US v. Delgado, Iss. 9, 2/00, p20C

 

Convictions / Finding of Guilty

Re Gibson, Texas doctor guilty of mail fraud & tax evasion, Iss. 10, 3/00, p30

Hershkowitz v. Florida, Iss. 7, 12/99, p17D

Re Lazarro, former Allstate employee convicted of fraud, Iss. 7, 12/99, p24

Re Michael, Ohio psychiatrist guilty of fraudulent billing, Iss. 3, 8/99, p28

Ohio v. Kaine, Iss. 7, 12/99, p21B

Osajindu v. Allstate Insurance, Iss. 12, 5/00, p15E

US v. Cooperman, Iss. 2, 7/99, p16

US v. Gardner, Iss. 12, 5/00, p20B

 

FBI Investigation / Raid / Sting

California v. Snarsky, Iss. 3, 8/99, p17*

Re Columbia/HCA Healthcare, $745 million could partly settle civil claims against Columbia/HCA, Iss. 12, 5/00, p4

Commentary: "The Civil Defense: Investigation & Defense of First         Party Cases," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 12, 5/00, p33

Doe v. US, Iss. 10, 3/00, p28D

Farris v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/99, p16A

Francis sentenced to 14 years for conspiracy & receiving stolen property, Iss. 1, 6/99, p27

Re Gipson, Arkansas ring used kids in staged crashes, Iss. 11, 4/00, p15

Hell's Angels Chicago president Chancey sentenced to 14 months for fraud, Iss. 1, 6/99, p26

Henry v. Texas, Iss. 9, 2/00, p7B

Re McKeown, Fla. men accused of sinking yacht for insurance money, Iss. 9, 2/00, p25

New York sting nets 24 in auto fraud scam, Iss. 3, 8/99, p17

US v. Abelhady, Iss. 9, 2/00, p19*

US v. Bates, Iss. 11, 4/00, p16

US v. Bateson, Iss. 11, 4/00, p16

US v. Cuccia, Iss. 6, 11/99, p22I

US v. Davis, Iss. 6, 11/99, p23J

US v. Ifebhor, Iss. 3, 8/99, p22*

US v. Geiger, Iss. 5, 10/99, p12C

US v. Koon, Iss. 3, 8/99, p22*

US v. Mannion, Iss. 12, 5/00, p5F

US v. Okeke, Iss. 3, 8/99, p22*

US v. Pimental, Iss. 5, 10/99, p21*

US v. Quinn, Iss. 2, 7/99, p27F

US v. Ramirez, Iss. 9, 2/00, p19*

US v. Stewart, Iss. 2, 7/99, p25*

US/Carsey v. Blue Cross Blue Shield, Iss. 3, 8/99, p11*

US/Lance v. Ventura County, Iss. 7, 12/99, p10

US/McLendon v. Columbia HCA, Iss. 2, 7/99, p4*

 

Indictment and Conviction

Bejerano v. Florida, Iss. 12, 5/00, p7N

US v. Perry, Iss. 10, 3/00, p5

US v. Smith, Iss. 7, 12/99, p17F

 

Indictment, Conviction and Sentencing

Re Aidoo, Conn. man sentenced to 2+ years for fraud, Iss. 2, 7/99, p29

California v. Kreitenberg, Iss. 9, 2/00, p17

Re Chang, Calif. doctor gets 3 years for Medi-Cal fraud, Iss. 9, 2/00, p25

Farris v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/99, p16A

Florida v. Scheele, Iss. 2, 7/99, p23D

Henry v. Texas, Iss. 9, 2/00, p7B

Re Kaminski, NY arsonist sentenced to 4 years, Iss. 4, 9/99, p24

Liberty Mutual Insurance v. Rosenthal, Iss. 4, 9/99, p10B

Mississippi v. Leedom, Iss. 4, 9/99, p18

New Jersey fraud prosecutor issues first annual report, Iss. 10, 3/00, p31

Re Rogers, disbarred Calif. attorney arrested on fraud charges, Iss. 6, 11/99, p25

US v. Beardslee, Iss. 6, 11/99, p6C

US v. Dillon, Iss. 3, 8/99, p5

US v. Kirschenbaum, Iss. 5, 10/99, p14*; Iss. 7, 12/99, p9

US v. Kroledge, Iss. 8, 1/00, p16H

US v. McDonald, Iss. 3, 8/99, p4E; Iss. 9, 2/00, p14

US v. Picciotti, Iss. 2, 7/99, p11L

US v. Regueiro, Iss. 4, 9/99, p13; Iss. 5, 10/99, p22

US v. Rozenberg, Iss. 1, 6/99, p17; Iss. 6, 11/99, p25

US v. Sanders, Iss. 2, 7/99, p17B

US v. Sowa, Iss. 9, 2/00, p18

US v. Stevens, Iss. 12, 5/00, p26K/L

 

Indictment or Charges Dismissed

California v. Kreitenberg, Iss. 9, 2/00, p17

Florida v. Marks, Iss. 11, 4/00, p8D

Pennsylvania v. Moore, Iss. 11, 4/00, p20A

 

Indictments / Arrests

Allstate Insurance v. Acevedo, Iss. 7, 12/99, p18

Re Amabile, former NJ optometrist indicted for fraud, Iss. 3, 8/99, p27

Re Cahall, Fla. arrests 8 for viatical fraud, Iss. 12, 5/00, p30

California v. Gillette, Iss. 2, 7/99, p27*

California v. Hancock, Iss. 2, 7/99, p27*

California v. Hines, Iss. 2, 7/99, p27*

California v. Kincaid, Iss. 2, 7/99, p27*

California v. Manry, Iss. 2, 7/99, p27*

California v. Southworth, Iss. 2, 7/99, p27*

California v. Snarsky, Iss. 3, 8/99, p17*

California v. Stricker, Iss. 2, 7/99, p27*

Re Daniel, NJ Drug & Alcohol Center workers indicted under new fraud law, Iss. 7, 12/99, p25

Re Donnelly, Fla. woman charged with falsely reporting husband's accidental death, Iss. 2, 7/99, p28

Ellis v. Mass. Superior Court Justices, Iss. 7, 12/99, p13J; Iss. 11, 4/00, p4

Re Falcone, Passaic clinic operators indicted in Medicare scheme,         Iss. 11, 4/00, p21

Florida v. Future First Financial Group, Iss. 9, 2/00, p13*

Florida v. Sadati, Iss. 9, 2/00, p7G

Florida v. Stephan, Iss. 6, 11/99, p22*

Florida report on Fraud in the Viatical Industry, Iss. 9, 2/00, p11E

Re Gilmore, Missouri charges seven in fake accident scam, Iss. 9,         2/00, p25

Re Gipson, Arkansas ring used kids in staged crashes, Iss. 11, 4/00, p15

Re Hamilton, Calif. doctor indicted for false claims in Nevada, Iss. 5, 10/99, p23

Re Harris-Smith, four jailed in Calif. for faked accident, Iss. 5, 10/99, p23

Illinois v. Dyson, Iss. 5, 10/99, p8*

Illinois v. Johnson, Iss. 5, 10/99, p8*

Illinois v. Muldrow, Iss. 5, 10/99, p8*

Illinois v. West, Iss. 5, 10/99, p8*

Re Kongsiri, Thai officials catch former Pa. couple charged with faking husband's death for insurance, Iss. 7, 12/99, p20

Lane v. Farmers Union Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/99, p4G

Lew, Calif. sting thwarts $1.2 million fraud attempt, Iss. 5, 10/99, p21

Massachusetts v. Ellis, Iss. 7, 12/99, p13J; Iss. 11, 4/00, p4

Re McKeown, Fla. men accused of sinking yacht for insurance money, Iss. 9, 2/00, p25

New Jersey v. Beato, Iss. 7, 12/99, p18

New Jersey v. Macias, Iss. 4, 9/99, p22*

New Jersey v. Siri, Iss. 7, 12/99, p18

New Jersey v. Sommer, Iss. 9, 2/00, p18K

New Jersey charges 20 in auto 'give up' scheme, Iss. 9, 2/00, p19

New Jersey charges 12 with health fraud for staged collision scheme, Iss. 2, 7/99, p21

New York v. Friedman, Iss. 8, 1/00, p11C

New York v. Rybuck, Iss. 2, 7/99, p20E; Iss. 3, 8/99, p23

New York sting nets 24 in auto fraud scam, Iss. 3, 8/99, p17

"Operation Auto" sweeps up 9 in phony crash scheme, Iss. 10, 3/00, p30

Re Operation MedPay, Iss. 1, 6/99, p18

Re Operation Terminal Illness, Iss. 9, 2/00, p8

Re Pedroza, three indicted in Mass. for wide-ranging fraud, Iss. 8, 1/00, p22

Pennsylvania v. Flaw, Iss. 1, 6/99, p3A

Pennsylvania National Mutual v. Gomez, Iss. 7, 12/99, p18

Philadelphia District Attorney arrests 15 on insurance fraud charges, Iss. 4, 9/99, p23

Re Riley, five plead guilty to unemployment fraud scheme in Mass., Iss. 6, 11/99, p24

Re Rios, grand jury indicts doctor for fraud, Iss. 7, 12/99, p25

Selective Insurance v. Jimenez, Iss. 7, 12/99, p18

Re Tarlowe, NJ insurance agent indicted for phony slip-and-fall, Iss. 11, 4/00, p22

Texas v. Altman, Iss. 8, 1/00, p22B

Texas v. Davis, 30 indicted for clean sheeting, Iss. 2, 7/99, p22

US v. Abelhady, Iss. 9, 2/00, p19*

US v. Bates, Iss. 11, 4/00, p16

US v. Brown, Iss. 5, 10/99, p18*

US v. Cheska, Iss. 9, 2/00, p23D

US v. Coyle, Iss. 7, 12/99, p23

US v. Cuccia, Iss. 6, 11/99, p22I

US v. Davis, engineer charged with mail fraud for fraudulent earthquake claims, Iss. 4, 9/99, p24; Iss. 6, 11/99, p23J

US v. J. Davis, Iss. 7, 12/99, p12*

US v. Duru, Iss. 9, 2/00, p18; Iss. 11, 4/00, p17

US v. Haswell, Iss. 12, 5/00, p12*

US v. Huerta, Iss. 8, 1/00, p11A

US v. Ifebhor, Iss. 3, 8/99, p22*

US v. Irby, Iss. 10, 3/00, p4J

US v. Ivory, Iss. 1, 6/99, p15F

US v. Jones, Iss. 4, 9/99, p9G

US v. Koon, Iss. 3, 8/99, p22*

US v. LaFontaine, Iss. 12, 5/00, p6G

US v. Lauersen, Iss. 2, 7/99, p6I*; Iss. 4, 9/99, p7A*; Iss. 10,             3/00, p6

US v. Megel, Iss. 5, 10/99 p22; Iss. 6, 11/99, p21*

US v. Miller, Iss. 12, 5/00, p8*

US v. NMC Homecare, Iss. 8, 1/00, p5*

US v. Okeke, Iss. 3, 8/99, p22*

US v. Ordoubadi, Iss. 6, 11/99, p15*

US v. Paulin, Iss. 12, 5/00, p11*

US v. Peterson, Iss. 5, 10/99, p11F

US v. Pimental, Iss. 5, 10/99, p21*

US v. Quinn, Iss. 2, 7/99, p27F

US v. Ramirez, Iss. 9, 2/00, p19*

US v. Samaritan Care, Iss. 5, 10/99, p14*

US v. Sorenson, Iss. 6, 11/99, p15*

US v. Veysey, Iss. 1, 6/99, p5G; Iss. 11, 4/00, p18*

Re Vaughan, former insurance adjuster indicted for fraud in NJ, Iss. 3, 8/99, p28

Re Voan, Arkansas indicts 3 for Medicare fraud, Iss. 12, 5/00, p32

Re White, Georgia doctor indicted in kickback scheme, Iss. 12, 5/00, p32

Re Zayas, former NJ man charged with filing false medical claims,          Iss. 5, 10/99, p23

 

Indictments Unsealed

US v. Ifebhor, Iss. 3, 8/99, p22*

US v. Koon, Iss. 3, 8/99, p22*

US v. Okeke, Iss. 3, 8/99, p22*

 

Plea of Guilty / Plea Agreements

Re Abitan, guilty plea in health fraud, Iss. 5, 10/99, p22

Re Adkins, WV man gets 5 years for $1.6 million fraud against government, Iss. 4, 9/99, p23

Re Aidoo, Conn. man sentenced to 2+ years for fraud, Iss. 2, 7/99, p29

Allstate Insurance v. TMR Medibill, Iss. 8, 1/00, p19#

Auto shop owner Villani sentenced to house arrest, Iss. 1, 6/99, p27

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Ala. v. Caremark, Iss. 6, 11/99, p12H

Re Boyer, brothers guilty in car insurance scam, Iss. 6, 11/99, p24

California v. Ferguson, Iss. 10, 3/00, p29*

California v. Gillette, Iss. 2, 7/99, p27*

California v. Hancock, Iss. 2, 7/99, p27*

California v. Hines, Iss. 2, 7/99, p27*

California v. Kincaid, Iss. 2, 7/99, p27*

California v. Manry, Iss. 2, 7/99, p27*

California v. Southworth, Iss. 2, 7/99, p27*

California v. Stricker, Iss. 2, 7/99, p27*

Re Chang, Calif. doctor gets 3 years for Medi-Cal fraud, Iss. 9,            2/00, p25

Conn. General Life v. National Medical Care, Iss. 10, 3/00, p14*

Eisenhower Medical Center pays $1.3 million to resolve Medicare claims, Iss. 11, 4/00, p21

Re Fazli, owner pleads guilty to burning his restaurant, Iss. 6,     11/99, p24

Re Felina, woman pleads guilty to faking deaths, Iss. 11, 4/00, p21

Florida v. Scheele, Iss. 10, 3/00, p28

Francis sentenced to 14 years for conspiracy & receiving stolen property, Iss. 1, 6/99, p27

Fresenius Medical Care announces $415 million Medicare settlement    for predecessor company, Iss. 7, 12/99, p9

Gallo v. Philadelphia, Iss. 8, 1/00, p15E

Re Johnson, former insurance co. employee pleads guilty to identity theft, Iss. 6, 11/99, p25

Re Kaminski, NY arsonist sentenced to 4 years, Iss. 4, 9/99, p24

Re Kerchinsky, Wash. man gets 15 months for embezzlement, Iss. 11, 4/00, p21

Re Lazarro, former Allstate employee convicted of fraud, Iss. 7,            12/99, p24

Re Liberts, former claims rep sentenced for theft & false tax return, Iss. 10, 3/00, p31

Liberty Mutual Insurance v. Rosenthal, Iss. 4, 9/99, p10B

Re Magno, attorneys & chiropractors plead guilty in Calif. for auto scheme, Iss. 7, 12/99, p19

Re Medi-Cal, California & FBI join forces to battle fraud, Iss. 9, 2/00, p8; correction, Iss. 11, 4/00, p22

Re Nessman, NJ doctor pleads guilty to overbilling charges, Iss.            2, 7/99, p29; poor health gets doctor probation for overbilling if he pays back money & fine, Iss. 7, 12/99, p24

New Jersey v. Major, Iss. 5, 10/99, p5B

New Jersey v. Romero, Iss. 7, 12/99, p19

New Jersey v. Woodson, Iss. 5, 10/99, p20G

Olsten & Kimberly Home Health reach $61 million settlement of Medicare fraud charges, Iss. 2, 7/99, p4*

Re Oteri, medical equipment firm head pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud, Iss. 8, 1/00, p23

Re Pelsang, Fla. podiatrist pleads guilty to health care fraud,      Iss. 12, 5/00, p31

Re Riley, five plead guilty to unemployment fraud scheme in Mass., Iss. 6, 11/99, p24

Re Shaw, former claims adjuster gets 3-1/2 years for embezzlement, Iss. 4, 9/99, p23

Re Stack, guilty pleas in casino workers cosmetic surgery scheme,         Iss. 12, 5/00, p31

Re Stencer, Newark man admits to role in psychiatrist's scheme, Iss. 6, 11/99, p24

Re Strahan, surgeon sentenced for cosmetic surgery fraud, Iss. 10, 3/00, p30

US v. Bateson, Iss. 3, 8/99, p18; Iss. 11, 4/00, p16

US v. Beardslee, Iss. 6, 11/99, p6C

US v. Beverly Enterprises, Iss. 9, 2/00, p4*

US v. Beverly Enterprises California, Iss. 9, 2/00, p4*

US v. Brown, Iss. 5, 10/99, p18*

US v. Churchill, Iss. 8, 1/00, p8

US v. Cooperman, Iss. 2, 7/99, p16

US v. Coyle, Iss. 7, 12/99, p23

US v. J. Davis, Iss. 7, 12/99, p12*

US v. Dillon, Iss. 3, 8/99, p5

US v. Duru, Iss. 11, 4/00, p17

US v. Gutman, Iss. 6, 11/99, p14K

US v. Kirschenbaum, Iss. 5, 10/99, p14*

US v. Leedom, Iss. 4, 9/99, p18

US v. Lorefice, Iss. 4, 9/99, p16H

US v. Mafdali, Iss. 1, 6/99, p13

US v. Mannion, Iss. 12, 5/00, p5F

US v. NMC Homecare, Iss. 8, 1/00, p5*

US v. Picciotti, Iss. 2, 7/99, p11L

US v. Pimental, Iss. 5, 10/99, p21*

US v. Regueiro, Iss. 4, 9/99, p13

US v. Rozenberg, Iss. 1, 6/99, p17

US v. Sanders, Iss. 2, 7/99, p17B

US v. Sorenson, Iss. 6, 11/99, p15*

US v. Sowa, Iss. 9, 2/00, p18

US/Carsey v. Blue Cross Blue Shield, Iss. 3, 8/99, p11*

US/Robinson v. Medaphis, Iss. 2, 7/99, p8C

US/Todarello v. Beverly Enterprises, Iss. 9, 2/00, p4*

Re White, Georgia doctor indicted in kickback scheme, Iss. 12, 5/00, p32

Re Zarate, Calif. attorney pleads guilty to obstruction of justice after shredding patient files, Iss. 3, 8/99, p28

 

Pleas of Nolo Contendre / No Contest

Re Chang, Calif. doctor gets 3 years for Medi-Cal fraud, Iss. 9, 2/00, p25

Erie Insurance v. Maxwell, Iss. 5, 10/99, p3A

Osajindu v. Allstate Insurance, Iss. 12, 5/00, p15E

 

Search Warrants / Search and Seizure Warrants

Allstate Insurance v. Schick, Iss. 3, 8/99, p20#

Re Cahall, Fla. arrests 8 for viatical fraud, Iss. 12, 5/00, p30

Commentary: "The Civil Defense: Investigation & Defense of First         Party Cases," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 12, 5/00, p33

Farris v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/99, p16A

Florida v. Stephan, Iss. 6, 11/99, p22*

Florida v. Viatical Services, Iss. 3, 8/99, p3F

Florida report on Fraud in the Viatical Industry, Iss. 9, 2/00, p11E

New Jersey charges 12 with health fraud for staged collision scheme, Iss. 2, 7/99, p21

US v. Beardslee, Iss. 6, 11/99, p6C

US v. Ivory, Iss. 1, 6/99, p15F

US v. Jones, Iss. 4, 9/99, p9G

Watkins v. Fischer, Pa. AG, Iss. 7, 12/99, p11H

 

Sentencing

Re Adkins, WV man gets 5 years for $1.6 million fraud against government, Iss. 4, 9/99, p23

Allstate Insurance v. TMR Medibill, Iss. 8, 1/00, p19#

Re Anthony, NJ man gets 5 years for health care fraud, Iss. 12, 5/00, p31

Auto shop owner Villani sentenced to house arrest, Iss. 1, 6/99,            p27

California v. Ferguson, Iss. 10, 3/00, p29*

Re Dacost-Barrett, former claims processor gets 4 years in health          fraud scheme, Iss. 4, 9/99, p24

Re Enos, ambulance company owners gets year for Medicare fraud, Iss. 4, 9/99, p23

Re Felina, woman pleads guilty to faking deaths, Iss. 11, 4/00, p21

Francis sentenced to 14 years for conspiracy & receiving stolen property, Iss. 1, 6/99, p27

Hell's Angels Chicago president Chancey sentenced to 14 months for fraud, Iss. 1, 6/99, p26

Re Kerchinsky, Wash. man gets 15 months for embezzlement, Iss. 11, 4/00, p21

Re Liberts, former claims rep sentenced for theft & false tax return, Iss. 10, 3/00, p31

Macri v. Indiana Insurance, Iss. 12, 5/00, p22

Re Miranda, Nevada man sentenced for staging auto accident, Iss.        9, 2/00, p25

New Jersey v. Woodson, Iss. 5, 10/99, p20G

New York v. Brigham, Iss. 8, 1/00, p4G

Re Oteri, medical equipment firm head pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud, Iss. 8, 1/00, p23

Re Reilly, RI women sentenced in false reimbursement scam, Iss. 10, 3/00, p30

Re Shaw, former claims adjuster gets 3-1/2 years for embezzlement, Iss. 4, 9/99, p23

Re Spencer, former NJ school cook sentenced to 3 years for fraud,      Iss. 9, 2/00, p25

Spierling v. First American Home Health, Iss. 4, 9/99, p5F

Re Stormo, dentist's former account manager gets 21 months for fraud, Iss. 7, 12/99, p25

Re Strahan, surgeon sentenced for cosmetic surgery fraud, Iss. 10, 3/00, p30

US v. Bateson, Iss. 3, 8/99, p18; Iss. 11, 4/00, p16

US v. Brennan, Iss. 2, 7/99, p23*

US v. Churchill, Iss. 8, 1/00, p8

US v. Delgado, Iss. 9, 2/00, p20C

US v. Gutman, Iss. 6, 11/99, p14K

US v. Snarsky, Iss. 3, 8/99, p17

Re Wall, former Ohio employee sentenced to 6 years for workers' comp fraud, Iss. 4, 9/99, p23

 

CRIMINAL DEPRIVATION of PROPERTY

US v. LaFontaine, Iss. 12, 5/00, p6G

 

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION, COOPERATION with

Haddle v. Garrison, Iss. 8, 1/00, p6

US v. Beardslee, Iss. 6, 11/99, p6C

US v. Cheska, Iss. 9, 2/00, p23D

US v. J. Davis, Iss. 7, 12/99, p12*

US v. Jarrell, Iss. 2, 7/99, p3K; Iss. 7, 12/99, p6

US v. Kroledge, Iss. 8, 1/00, p16H

US v. Saada, Iss. 12, 5/00, p29M

US v. Sowa, Iss. 9, 2/00, p18

 

CURRENCY REPORTING LAWS

US v. Duru, Iss. 11, 4/00, p17

 

CURRENT PROCEDURAL TERMINOLOGY (CPT)

[See BILLING, Incorrect Billing Codes / Billing for Services Not Covered]

 

DAMAGES AWARD REINSTATED

Overcast v. Billings Mutual Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/00, p21E

 

DAMAGES AWARD STRUCK / REVERSED / VACATED

Texas Farmers Insurance v. Cameron, Iss. 10, 3/00, p26M

 

DANGEROUS MEDICAL PROCEDURES

Conn. General Life v. National Medical Care, Iss. 10, 3/00, p14*

 

DECEIT / INTENT to DECEIVE / DECEPTIVE PRACTICES

Arbella Mutual Insurance v. Pain & Injury Rehab, Iss. 3, 8/99, p15B

Brooks v. Milbank Insurance, Iss. 9, 2/00, p22I

Cash v. State Farm Auto, Iss. 11, 4/00, p11I

Commentary: "Overvaluation or Willful Misrepresentation: Fraud in        the Business Interruption Claim and How to Combat It," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 1, 6/99, p28

Commentary: "Pretext Investigations in Insurance Fraud Cases: What Can be Learned from the Latest Decision in Food Lion?" by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 6, 11/99, p26

JAMA reports some doctors manipulate rules to get coverage, Iss.        11, 4/00, p20

New York v. Brigham, Iss. 8, 1/00, p4G

Rohm & Haas v. Continental Casualty, Iss. 1, 6/99, p23*

Study finds doctors express willingness to deceive insurers to     get coverage for needed care, Iss. 6, 11/99, p18

Texas v. Davis, 30 indicted for clean sheeting, Iss. 2, 7/99, p22

US v. Lauersen, Iss. 4, 9/99, p7A*

US v. Paulin, Iss. 12, 5/00, p11*

US/Carsey v. Blue Cross Blue Shield, Iss. 3, 8/99, p11*

 

DEDUCTIBLE

New York v. Brigham, Iss. 8, 1/00, p4G

US/Butler v. Magellan Health Services, Iss. 7, 12/99, p4G

 

DEFAMATION

Carroll v. State Farm Fire & Casualty, Iss. 12, 5/00, p23I

Colo. HB 1466, bill granting insurers immunity for sharing info about fraud passes House subcommittee, Iss. 11, 4/00, p22

Commentary: "The Civil Defense: Investigation & Defense of First         Party Cases," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 12, 5/00, p33

Commentary: "Pretext Investigations in Insurance Fraud Cases: What Can be Learned from the Latest Decision in Food Lion?" by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 6, 11/99, p26

Commentary: "Who's Watching the Watcher?  An Update on Potential Liability for Improper Surveillance," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 8, 1/00, p25

Doe v. US, Iss. 10, 3/00, p28D

Harris v. Allstate Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/00, p18B

Overcast v. Billings Mutual Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/99, p6J; Iss. 10, 3/00, p21E

US/Poulton v. Anesthesia Associates, Iss. 5, 10/99, p15J*

 

DEFAULT JUDGMENT

Allstate Insurance v. Booth, Iss. 11, 4/00, p4

Lane v. Farmers Union Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/99, p4G

US v. Finkel, Iss. 1, 6/99, p13

US v. Irby, Iss. 10, 3/00, p4J

 

DEFENSE VERDICT

Gall v. Allstate County Mutual Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/99, p4L

Rohm & Haas v. Continental Casualty, Iss. 1, 6/99, p23*

 

DEFUNCT COMPANIES / ENTITIES

Allstate Insurance v. TMR Medibill, Iss. 8, 1/00, p19#

California/Allstate Insurance v. Tang, Iss. 5, 10/99, p11*

Florida v. Stephan, Iss. 6, 11/99, p22*

US v. Ordoubadi, Iss. 6, 11/99, p15*

US v. Sorenson, Iss. 6, 11/99, p15*

US/Niever v. Kapi'olani Home Health, Iss. 5, 10/99, p16H*

 

DELAY

Commentary: "Insurance Fraud:  Just Whose Fraud Is It?" by Marvin    Milton, Iss. 4, 9/99, p26

Express Textile Consultants v. General Accident Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/00, p18

Saracco v. Vigilant Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/00, p22C

Texas Farmers Insurance v. Cameron, Iss. 10, 3/00, p26M

US v. Delgado, Iss. 9, 2/00, p20C

Watkins v. Fischer, Pa. AG, Iss. 7, 12/99, p11H

 

DELAY of PAYMENT

Overcast v. Billings Mutual Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/99, p6J

Shufford v. Integon Indemnity, Iss. 7, 12/99, p22I

 

DENTAL OFFICE EMPLOYEES

Florida v. Arwas, Iss. 9, 2/00, p7H

Florida v. Sadati, Iss. 9, 2/00, p7G

Re Stormo, dentist's former account manager gets 21 months for fraud, Iss. 7, 12/99, p25

 

DENTISTS

Florida v. Arwas, Iss. 9, 2/00, p7H

Florida v. Sadati, Iss. 9, 2/00, p7G

Re Oberoi, dentist charged with overbilling & performing unnecessary work, Iss. 5, 10/99, p23

 

DEPORTATION

Allahabi v. New York Life Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/00, p6B

 

DERMATOLOGIST

Re Hamilton, Calif. doctor indicted for false claims in Nevada, Iss. 5, 10/99, p23

 

DIALYSIS SERVICES

Conn. General Life v. National Medical Care, Iss. 10, 3/00, p14*

Fresenius Medical Care announces $415 million Medicare settlement    for predecessor company, Iss. 7, 12/99, p9

US v. NMC Homecare, Iss. 8, 1/00, p5*

 

DIRECTED VERDICT

Rohm & Haas v. Continental Casualty, Iss. 1, 6/99, p23*

 

DISABILITY POLICIES / DISABILITY INCOME INSURANCE

California v. Ferguson, Iss. 10, 3/00, p29*

Carpinone v. Mutual of Omaha Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/99, p19E

Commentary: "Pretext Investigations in Insurance Fraud Cases: What Can be Learned from the Latest Decision in Food Lion?" by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 6, 11/99, p26

Provident Life & Accident v. O'Connor, Iss. 10, 3/00, p4G

Provident Life & Accident v. Russell v. Paul Revere Life Insurance, Iss. 7, 12/99, p16E

Provident Life & Casualty v. Ginther, Iss. 12, 5/00, p18H

Roberts v. Sentry Life Insurance, Iss. 7, 12/99, p14C

 

DISCLOSURE

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Ala. v. Caremark, Iss. 6, 11/99, p12H

 

DISCLOSURE of FINANCIAL INTEREST

[See also CONFLICT of INTEREST]

Allstate Insurance v. Northfield Medical, Iss. 5, 10/99, p6*

New Jersey v. Major, Iss. 5, 10/99, p5B

US v. J. Davis, Iss. 7, 12/99, p12*

US v. Gutman, Iss. 6, 11/99, p14K

 

DISCLOSURE of OTHER POLICIES

Florida report on Fraud in the Viatical Industry, Iss. 9, 2/00, p11E

 

DISCLOSURE of PENDING SUITS / of POSSIBLE FUTURE SUITS

[See also APPLICATION for INSURANCE]

Rohm & Haas v. Continental Casualty, Iss. 1, 6/99, p23*

 

DISCOUNTED RATES

New York v. Brigham, Iss. 8, 1/00, p4G

US v. NMC Homecare, Iss. 8, 1/00, p5*

 

DISCOVERY

Allstate Insurance v. Schick, Iss. 9, 2/00, p14J

Commentary: "The Civil Defense: Investigation & Defense of First         Party Cases," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 12, 5/00, p33

Ellis v. Mass. Superior Court Justices, Iss. 7, 12/99, p13J

Florida v. Marks, Iss. 11, 4/00, p8D

Front Royal Insurance v. Gold Players, Iss. 2, 7/99, p14*

USAA v. Clarke, Iss. 12, 5/00, p17J

US v. Beardslee, Iss. 6, 11/99, p6C

US/Butler v. Magellan Health Services, Iss. 7, 12/99, p4G

 

Accident Reports

Cash v. State Farm Auto, Iss. 11, 4/00, p11I

New Jersey v. Romero, Iss. 7, 12/99, p19

 

Autopsy Report

Raffaele v. US Life Insurance, Iss. 7, 12/99, p20A

 

Bank Records

Texas Farmers Insurance v. Cameron, Iss. 10, 3/00, p26M

US v. Ivory, Iss. 1, 6/99, p15F

 

Bill of Particulars

US v. Lauersen, Iss. 2, 7/99, p6I*

 

Burn Patterns

Overcast v. Billings Mutual Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/99, p6J

 

Claims Files

Farris v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/99, p16A

Front Royal Insurance v. Gold Players, Iss. 2, 7/99, p14*

 

Confidential Information

Commentary: "The Civil Defense: Investigation & Defense of First         Party Cases," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 12, 5/00, p33

Commentary: "Pretext Investigations in Insurance Fraud Cases: What Can be Learned from the Latest Decision in Food Lion?" by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 6, 11/99, p26

Florida v. Marks, Iss. 11, 4/00, p8D

Front Royal Insurance v. Gold Players, Iss. 2, 7/99, p14*

Ohio/Wallace v. State Medical Board, Iss. 1, 6/99, p8I

Pennsylvania v. Flaw, Iss. 1, 6/99, p3A

Re Violette, Iss. 4, 9/99, p4C

 

Depositions

Allahabi v. New York Life Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/00, p6B

Roberts v. Sentry Life Insurance, Iss. 7, 12/99, p14C

 

Divorce Records

Roberts v. Sentry Life Insurance, Iss. 7, 12/99, p14C

US v. Duru, Iss. 11, 4/00, p17

 

Ex parte Communications

Florida v. Marks, Iss. 11, 4/00, p8D

 

Financial Records

Commentary: "The Civil Defense: Investigation & Defense of First         Party Cases," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 12, 5/00, p33

Commentary: "Insurance Fraud:  Just Whose Fraud Is It?" by Marvin    Milton, Iss. 4, 9/99, p26

Commentary: "Overvaluation or Willful Misrepresentation: Fraud in        the Business Interruption Claim and How to Combat It," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 1, 6/99, p28

Dore v. Allstate Indemnity, Iss. 5, 10/99, p20E

Provident Life & Accident v. Russell v. Paul Revere Life Insurance, Iss. 7, 12/99, p16E

Texas Farmers Insurance v. Cameron, Iss. 10, 3/00, p26M

US v. Ivory, Iss. 1, 6/99, p15F

 

In Camera Review

Florida v. Marks, Iss. 11, 4/00, p8D

Ohio/Wallace v. State Medical Board, Iss. 1, 6/99, p8I

 

Insurers' Investigation Records

Pennsylvania v. Flaw, Iss. 1, 6/99, p3A

 

Medical Board Investigation Records

Ohio/Wallace v. State Medical Board, Iss. 1, 6/99, p8I

 

Medical Records

Florida v. Viatical Services, Iss. 3, 8/99, p3F

Florida report on Fraud in the Viatical Industry, Iss. 9, 2/00, p11E

Re Zarate, Calif. attorney pleads guilty to obstruction of justice after shredding patient files, Iss. 3, 8/99, p28

 

Patient Files

Watkins v. Fischer, Pa. AG, Iss. 7, 12/99, p11H

 

Polygraph Test Results

Brown v. USF&G, Iss. 3, 8/99, p25*

 

Protective Orders

US v. Jones, Iss. 4, 9/99, p9G

 

Tax Records

Commentary: "Overvaluation or Willful Misrepresentation: Fraud in        the Business Interruption Claim and How to Combat It," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 1, 6/99, p28

Dore v. Allstate Indemnity, Iss. 5, 10/99, p20E

 

"Trash", Investigation & Rifling of

Allen v. CIGNA Property & Casualty, Iss. 11, 4/00, p14E

 

Underwriting Files / Manuals

Advanced Chiropractic v. General Accident Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/00, p13H

Allen v. CIGNA Property & Casualty, Iss. 11, 4/00, p14E

Boyd v. Allstate Life Insurance, Iss. 8, 1/00, p14J

Carpinone v. Mutual of Omaha Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/99, p19E

Cash v. State Farm Auto, Iss. 11, 4/00, p11I

Commentary: "The Civil Defense: Investigation & Defense of First         Party Cases," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 12, 5/00, p33

Commentary: "Overvaluation or Willful Misrepresentation: Fraud in        the Business Interruption Claim and How to Combat It," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 1, 6/99, p28

Mullen v. Independence Savings Bank, Iss. 8, 1/00, p14F

 

DISCRIMINATION

Commentary: "New Development in Compliance Issues for Managed Care Organizations," by Kirk J. Nahra, Iss. 2, 7/99, p30

Harris v. Allstate Insurance, racial discrimination, Iss. 10, 3/00, p18B

US v. Lauersen, gender discrimination, Iss. 4, 9/99, p7A*

US/Meidinger v. St. Joseph's Hospital, price discrimination, Iss.            3, 8/99, p13G

 

DISGORGEMENT of FUNDS

Allstate Insurance v. Northfield Medical, Iss. 5, 10/99, p6*

Allstate Insurance v. Salkauski, Iss. 5, 10/99, p6*

 

DISPENSING DRUGS WITHOUT a LICENSE

US v. Paulin, Iss. 12, 5/00, p11*

US v. Wilson, Iss. 4, 9/99, p14I

 

DISSOLVED COMPANIES

[See DEFUNCT COMPANIES / ENTITIES]

 

DIVERSION of FUNDS / MONEY

California v. Ferguson, Iss. 10, 3/00, p29*

Re Liberts, former claims rep sentenced for theft & false tax return, Iss. 10, 3/00, p31

US v. DBB, Iss. 2, 7/99, p5H

 

DOCTORS

[See PHYSICIANS / DOCTORS / SURGEONS]

 

DOUBLE JEOPARDY

US v. Gardner, Iss. 12, 5/00, p20B

 

DOUBLE RECOVERY

State Farm Auto v. Abrams, Iss. 10, 3/00, p15I

 

DRUG and ALCOHOL ABUSE CENTER

Re Daniel, NJ Drug & Alcohol Center workers indicted under new fraud law, Iss. 7, 12/99, p25

 

DRUG and MEDICAL SUPPLY DISTRIBUTORS and MANUFACTURERS

US v. Mannion, Iss. 12, 5/00, p5F

US v. Wilson, Iss. 4, 9/99, p14I

 

DRUGS / PHARMACEUTICALS

Re Anthony, NJ man gets 5 years for health care fraud, Iss. 12, 5/00, p31

Commentary: "New Development in Compliance Issues for Managed Care Organizations," by Kirk J. Nahra, Iss. 2, 7/99, p30

US v. Mannion, Iss. 12, 5/00, p5F

US v. Paulin, Iss. 12, 5/00, p11*

US/Mueller v. Walgreen, Iss. 4, 9/99, p15*

US/Niever v. Kapi'olani Home Health, Iss. 5, 10/99, p16H*

 

DRUGS, ILLEGAL DISPENSING of

[See also DISPENSING DRUGS WITHOUT a LICENSE]

Re Anthony, NJ man gets 5 years for health care fraud, Iss. 12, 5/00, p31

US v. Paulin, Iss. 12, 5/00, p11*

 

DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT / DME

[See MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES]

 

EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE

Allstate Insurance v. Booth, Iss. 11, 4/00, p4

California/20th Century Insurance v. Building Permit Consultants,

            Iss. 4, 9/99, p21*

Re Eubanks, former Allstate claims adjuster sentenced for embezzlement & tax evasion, Iss. 7, 12/99, p24

US v. Davis, engineer charged with mail fraud for fraudulent earthquake claims, Iss. 4, 9/99, p24; Iss. 6, 11/99, p23J

 

ECONOMIC DURESS

Shufford v. Integon Indemnity, Iss. 7, 12/99, p22I

 

EGREGIOUS CONDUCT

Florida v. Marks, Iss. 11, 4/00, p8D

 

EMBARRASSMENT

Doe v. US, Iss. 10, 3/00, p28D

 

EMBEZZLEMENT

[See also THEFT / GRAND THEFT]

Re Eubanks, former Allstate claims adjuster sentenced for embezzlement & tax evasion, Iss. 7, 12/99, p24

Re Kerchinsky, Wash. man gets 15 months for embezzlement, Iss. 11, 4/00, p21

New York v. Rybuck, Iss. 2, 7/99, p20E; Iss. 3, 8/99, p23

Re Shaw, former claims adjuster gets 3-1/2 years for embezzlement, Iss. 4, 9/99, p23

US v. J. Davis, Iss. 7, 12/99, p12*

US v. Quinn, Iss. 2, 7/99, p27F

 

EMBEZZLEMENT of PREMIUMS

[See PREMIUM FRAUD]

 

EMOTIONAL DISTRESS

Allen v. CIGNA Property & Casualty, Iss. 11, 4/00, p14E

Backe v. Healthpoint Medical Group, Iss. 2, 7/99, p11*

Commentary: "Pretext Investigations in Insurance Fraud Cases: What Can be Learned from the Latest Decision in Food Lion?" by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 6, 11/99, p26

Commentary: "Who's Watching the Watcher?  An Update on Potential Liability for Improper Surveillance," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 8, 1/00, p25

Doe v. US, Iss. 10, 3/00, p28D

Harris v. Allstate Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/00, p18B

Mann v. Olsten Certified Healthcare, Iss. 1, 6/99, p11E

Shufford v. Integon Indemnity, Iss. 7, 12/99, p22I

Texas Farmers Insurance v. Cameron, Iss. 10, 3/00, p26M

 

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PLANS / HEALTH PLANS

[See GROUP INSURANCE]

 

EMPLOYEE GROUP LIFE INSURANCE

US v. Lorefice, Iss. 4, 9/99, p16H

 

EMPLOYEE MISCONDUCT

Watkins v. Fischer, Pa. AG, Iss. 7, 12/99, p11H

 

EMPLOYER MISCONDUCT

Backe v. Healthpoint Medical Group, Iss. 2, 7/99, p11*

 

EMPLOYER RETALIATION / WRONGFUL TERMINATION

Backe v. Healthpoint Medical Group, Iss. 2, 7/99, p11*

Commentary: "New Development in Compliance Issues for Managed Care Organizations," by Kirk J. Nahra, Iss. 2, 7/99, p30

Haddle v. Garrison, Iss. 8, 1/00, p6

Mann v. Olsten Certified Healthcare, Iss. 1, 6/99, p11E

Spierling v. First American Home Health, Iss. 4, 9/99, p5F

US/Poulton v. Anesthesia Associates, Iss. 5, 10/99, p15J*

 

EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES / TEMPORARY HELP AGENCIES

Doe v. US, Iss. 10, 3/00, p28D

US v. Coyle, Iss. 7, 12/99, p23

US v. Stevens, Iss. 12, 5/00, p26K/L

 

ENGINEERING SERVICES

Allstate Insurance v. Booth, Iss. 11, 4/00, p4

California/20th Century Insurance v. Building Permit Consultants,          Iss. 4, 9/99, p21*

US v. Davis, engineer charged with mail fraud for fraudulent earthquake claims, Iss. 4, 9/99, p24; Iss. 6, 11/99, p23J

 

ENTERPRISE CORRUPTION

Allstate Insurance v. TMR Medibill, Iss. 8, 1/00, p19#

Bejerano v. Florida, Iss. 12, 5/00, p7N

New York v. Rybuck, Iss. 2, 7/99, p20E; Iss. 3, 8/99, p23

 

ENTRAPMENT

Watkins v. Fischer, Pa. AG, Iss. 7, 12/99, p11H

 

"ENTRAPMENT by ESTOPPEL" DEFENSE

US v. Stewart, Iss. 2, 7/99, p25*

 

ENVIRONMENTAL COVERAGE ACTIONS

Rohm & Haas v. Continental Casualty, Iss. 1, 6/99, p23*

 

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY / EPA

Vermont Natural Resources v. US/Stevens, Iss. 12, 5/00, p12*

 

ESTOPPEL

Boyd v. Allstate Life Insurance, Iss. 8, 1/00, p14J

Ingram v. Old Line Insurance, Iss. 2, 7/99, p21G

USAA v. Clarke, Iss. 12, 5/00, p17J

US v. Lauersen, Iss. 4, 9/99, p7A*

 

ETHICS

Progressive Northeastern Insurance v. Advanced Diagnostic & Treatment, Iss. 10, 3/00, p10*

Study finds doctors express willingness to deceive insurers to get coverage for needed care, Iss. 6, 11/99, p18

US v. Cheska, Iss. 9, 2/00, p23D

 

EVIDENCE

 

Admissible / Inadmissible

Advanced Chiropractic v. General Accident Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/00, p13H

Aetna Casualty & Surety v. Pizza Connection, Iss. 6, 11/99, p5D

Allahabi v. New York Life Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/00, p6B

Brown v. Allstate Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/99, p3F

Commentary: "Who's Watching the Watcher?  An Update on Potential Liability for Improper Surveillance," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 8, 1/00, p25

Gallo v. Philadelphia, Iss. 8, 1/00, p15E

Pennsylvania v. Moore, Iss. 11, 4/00, p20A

Provident Life & Accident v. Russell v. Paul Revere Life Insurance, Iss. 7, 12/99, p16E

Smith v. Colonial Insurance, Iss. 2, 7/99, p18*

US v. Beardslee, Iss. 6, 11/99, p6C

US v. Gardner, Iss. 12, 5/00, p20B

US v. Paccione, Iss. 9, 2/00, p20F

US v. Saada, Iss. 12, 5/00, p29M

US v. Smith, Iss. 7, 12/99, p17F

 

Altered Evidence / Tampering with Evidence

Gall v. Allstate County Mutual Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/99, p4L; Iss.            10, 3/00, p25

 

Circumstantial Evidence / Based on Innuendo

Rohm & Haas v. Continental Casualty, Iss. 1, 6/99, p23*

US v. Ivory, Iss. 1, 6/99, p15F

 

Credible Evidence

US v. Cheska, Iss. 9, 2/00, p23D

US v. Delgado, Iss. 9, 2/00, p20C

US v. Saada, Iss. 12, 5/00, p29M

 

Criminal Use of Evidence Gathered by Insurer

Pennsylvania v. Flaw, Iss. 1, 6/99, p3A

 

Destruction of Evidence

Rohm & Haas v. Continental Casualty, Iss. 1, 6/99, p23*

Spierling v. First American Home Health, Iss. 4, 9/99, p5F

US v. LaFontaine, Iss. 12, 5/00, p6G

Re Zarate, Calif. attorney pleads guilty to obstruction of justice after shredding patient files, Iss. 3, 8/99, p28

 

Extrinsic

US v. LaFontaine, Iss. 12, 5/00, p6G

US v. Saada, Iss. 12, 5/00, p29M

 

Fabricated Evidence

Gall v. Allstate County Mutual Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/99, p4L; Iss.            10, 3/00, p25

 

Hearsay

Henry v. Texas, Iss. 9, 2/00, p7B

US v. Saada, Iss. 12, 5/00, p29M

 

Income Tax Records

Provident Life & Accident v. O'Connor, Iss. 10, 3/00, p4G

 

Newly-Discovered

Pennsylvania v. Moore, Iss. 11, 4/00, p20A

Travelers Indemnity v. Andersen, Iss. 4, 9/99, p19E

US v. Saada, Iss. 12, 5/00, p29M

US v. Sanders, Iss. 2, 7/99, p17B

 

Non-Prosecution Evidence

Brown v. Allstate Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/99, p3F

 

Parol Evidence

Smith v. Colonial Insurance, Iss. 2, 7/99, p18*

 

Previous Fraud Acts

Re Kongsiri, Thai officials catch former Pa. couple charged with            faking husband's death for insurance, Iss. 7, 12/99, p20

Macri v. Indiana Insurance, Iss. 12, 5/00, p22

US v. Delgado, Iss. 9, 2/00, p20C

 

Previous Fires

Aetna Casualty & Surety v. Pizza Connection, Iss. 6, 11/99, p5D

 

Prosecutor's Refusal to Bring Criminal Charges

Brown v. USF&G, Iss. 3, 8/99, p25*

 

Taped Evidence / Videotaped Evidence

Commentary: "Who's Watching the Watcher?  An Update on Potential Liability for Improper Surveillance," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 8, 1/00, p25

Re Kongsiri, Thai officials catch former Pa. couple charged with            faking husband's death for insurance, Iss. 7, 12/99, p20

Re Tarlowe, NJ insurance agent indicted for phony slip-and-fall,            Iss. 11, 4/00, p22

US v. LaFontaine, Iss. 12, 5/00, p6G

 

EX POST FACTO CLAUSE

US v. Lauersen, Iss. 4, 9/99, p7A*

 

EXAGGERATED INJURIES

US v. Abdelhaq, Iss. 4, 9/99, p18

 

EXAMINATION UNDER OATH (EUO)

Advanced Chiropractic v. General Accident Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/00, p13H

Aetna Casualty & Surety v. Pizza Connection, Iss. 6, 11/99, p5D

Allen v. CIGNA Property & Casualty, Iss. 11, 4/00, p14E

Carroll v. State Farm Fire & Casualty, Iss. 12, 5/00, p23I

Commentary: "The Civil Defense: Investigation & Defense of First         Party Cases," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 12, 5/00, p33

Commentary: "The Misdeeds of the Public Adjuster are Visited Upon    the Insured: What To Do When Overvaluation Becomes Fraud," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 3, 8/99, p30

Macri v. Indiana Insurance, Iss. 12, 5/00, p22

Prudential Property & Casualty v. Peralta, Iss. 3, 8/99, p21#

Saracco v. Vigilant Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/00, p22C

Shufford v. Integon Indemnity, Iss. 7, 12/99, p22I

Tennessee Farmers Mutual v. Bradford, Iss. 3, 8/99, p24D

 

EXCESS INSURANCE

Rohm & Haas v. Continental Casualty, Iss. 1, 6/99, p23*

 

EXCLUSION from GOVERNMENT MEDICAL PROGRAMS

Beverly Enterprises announces $199 million charge to pay Medicare      fraud settlement, Iss. 3, 8/99, p12

US v. Brown, Iss. 5, 10/99, p18*

US/Payne v. PennMed, Iss. 5, 10/99, p18*

 

EXPERIENCE MODIFICATION

[See WORKERS' COMPENSATION]

 

EXPERIMENTAL / INVESTIGATIONAL PROCEDURES or DEVICES

US/SEAL v. University of California, Iss. 4, 9/99, p15*

 

 

EXPERT TESTIMONY

 

Admissibility / Exclusion

Farris v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/99, p16A

Gall v. Allstate County Mutual Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/99, p4L

Travelers Indemnity v. Andersen, Iss. 4, 9/99, p19E

US v. Gardner, Iss. 12, 5/00, p20B

 

Credibility

Liberty Mutual Insurance v. Rosenthal, Iss. 4, 9/99, p10B

US v. LaFontaine, Iss. 12, 5/00, p6G

 

Daubert v. Merrell Dow Cite

US v. Gardner, Iss. 12, 5/00, p20B

 

EXPERT WITNESSES

 

Barnes, George:

Gall v. Allstate County Mutual Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/99, p4L

 

DeHann, Dr. John:

US v. Gardner, Iss. 12, 5/00, p20B

 

McGriff, Timothy

Farris v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/99, p16A

 

Miles, Jerry:

Gall v. Allstate County Mutual Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/99, p4L

 

Reiter, David:

Gall v. Allstate County Mutual Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/99, p4L

 

Sanchez, Eduardo:

Gall v. Allstate County Mutual Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/99, p4L

 

Thornton, Johnny:

Gall v. Allstate County Mutual Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/99, p4L

 

EXPLOITATION

Conn. General Life v. National Medical Care, Iss. 10, 3/00, p14*

 

EXPLOITATION of CHILDREN

Florida v. Sadati, Iss. 9, 2/00, p7G

Re Gipson, Arkansas ring used kids in staged crashes, Iss. 11, 4/00, p15

 

EXPLOSION

Florida v. Tidwell, Iss. 1, 6/99, p3

US v. Veysey, Iss. 11, 4/00, p18*

 

EXTORTION

Re Operation MedPay, Iss. 1, 6/99, p18

 

EXTRADITION COSTS

Florida v. Scheele, Iss. 2, 7/99, p23D; Iss. 10, 3/00, p28

 

FALSE ACCOUNTING METHODS

US/Lanford v. Vencor, Iss. 1, 6/99, p13*; Iss. 3, 8/99, p28

 

FALSE ADDRESS / INCORRECT ADDRESS

[See also APPLICATION for INSURANCE]

Allstate Insurance v. Lopez, Iss. 5, 10/99, p4I

State Farm Indemnity v. Doe, Iss. 10, 3/00, p20*

State Farm Insurance v. Gueye, Iss. 1, 6/99, p17*

 

FALSE CERTIFICATIONS

Allahabi v. New York Life Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/00, p6B

Re Felina, woman & daughter accused of filing false death claims,          Iss. 8, 1/00, p23; woman pleads guilty to faking deaths, Iss. 11, 4/00, p21

US v. Perry, Iss. 10, 3/00, p5

US v. Stevens, Iss. 12, 5/00, p26K/L

US/Butler v. Magellan Health Services, Iss. 7, 12/99, p4G

 

FALSE CLAIMS / DOCUMENTS / PHONY SUPPORTING REPORTS, FILING of

[See also BILLING]

Allahabi v. New York Life Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/00, p6B

Allstate Insurance v. Abramowitz, Iss. 6, 11/99, p20*

Allstate Insurance v. Booth, Iss. 11, 4/00, p4

Allstate Insurance v. Simmons, Iss. 1, 6/99, p19*

Allstate Insurance v. TMR Medibill, Iss. 8, 1/00, p19#

Re Anthony, NJ man gets 5 years for health care fraud, Iss. 12, 5/00, p31

Backe v. Healthpoint Medical Group, Iss. 2, 7/99, p11*

Bejerano v. Florida, Iss. 12, 5/00, p7N

California v. Kreitenberg, Iss. 9, 2/00, p17

California v. Snarsky, Iss. 3, 8/99, p17*

California/Allstate Insurance v. Ibarra, Iss. 5, 10/99, p11*

California/Allstate Insurance v. Muhyeldin, Iss. 1, 6/99, p19*

California/Allstate Insurance v. Tang, Iss. 5, 10/99, p11*

California/Auto Club v. Mirsky, Iss. 3, 8/99, p19I

California/Farmers Insurance Exchange v. ICS, Iss. 4, 9/99, p21*

California/20th Century Insurance v. Building Permit Consultants,          Iss. 4, 9/99, p21*

California/Western United Insurance v. Husodo, Iss. 2, 7/99, p19*

Commentary: "New Development in Compliance Issues for Managed Care Organizations," by Kirk J. Nahra, Iss. 2, 7/99, p30

Re Dacost-Barrett, former claims processor gets 4 years in health          fraud scheme, Iss. 4, 9/99, p24

Re Daniel, NJ Drug & Alcohol Center workers indicted under new fraud law, Iss. 7, 12/99, p25

Re Donnelly, Fla. woman charged with falsely reporting husband's         accidental death, Iss. 2, 7/99, p28

Ellis v. Mass. Superior Court Justices, Iss. 7, 12/99, p13J

Employers Insurance of Wausau v. Prate Installations, Iss. 12,   5/00, p25C

Re Enos, ambulance company owners gets year for Medicare fraud, Iss. 4, 9/99, p23

Re Falcone, Passaic clinic operators indicted in Medicare scheme,         Iss. 11, 4/00, p21

Farris v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/99, p16A

Re Felina, woman & daughter accused of filing false death claims,          Iss. 8, 1/00, p23; woman pleads guilty to faking deaths, Iss. 11, 4/00, p21

Re Freitag, ambulance service owner sentenced for Medicare fraud,      Iss. 8, 1/00, p23

Gall v. Allstate County Mutual Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/99, p4L

GAO reports health fraud is fertile ground for career criminals,   Iss. 6, 11/99, p17

Re Hamilton, Calif. doctor indicted for false claims in Nevada, Iss. 5, 10/99, p23

Re Hermann, woman pleads guilty in life insurance scam, Iss. 8, 1/00, p23

Re Kerchinsky, Wash. man gets 15 months for embezzlement, Iss. 11, 4/00, p21

Re Lazarro, former Allstate employee convicted of fraud, Iss. 7,            12/99, p24

Lew, Calif. sting thwarts $1.2 million fraud attempt, Iss. 5, 10/99, p21

Re Liberts, former claims rep sentenced for theft & false tax return, Iss. 10, 3/00, p31

Mann v. Olsten Certified Healthcare, Iss. 1, 6/99, p11E

New Jersey v. Lichtman, Iss. 5, 10/99, p13

New Jersey v. Major, Iss. 5, 10/99, p5B

New Jersey charges 20 in auto 'give up' scheme, Iss. 9, 2/00, p19

New Jersey charges 12 with health fraud for staged collision scheme, Iss. 2, 7/99, p21

New York v. Friedman, Iss. 8, 1/00, p11C

New York v. Rybuck, Iss. 2, 7/99, p20E; Iss. 3, 8/99, p23

Olsten & Kimberly Home Health reach $61 million settlement of Medicare fraud charges, Iss. 2, 7/99, p4*

Re Operation Terminal Illness, Iss. 9, 2/00, p8

Re Oteri, medical equipment firm head pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud, Iss. 8, 1/00, p23

Re Pedroza, three indicted in Mass. for wide-ranging fraud, Iss.             8, 1/00, p22

Re Pelsang, Fla. podiatrist pleads guilty to health care fraud, Iss. 12, 5/00, p31

Perelman v. Nevada, Iss. 1, 6/99, p20K; Iss. 4, 9/99, p20D

Prudential Property & Casualty v. Peralta, Iss. 3, 8/99, p21#

Selective Insurance v. McAllister, Iss. 8, 1/00, p20D

Re Shah, patient & doctor charged with workers' comp fraud, Iss. 8, 1/00, p23

State Farm Auto v. Abrams, Iss. 10, 3/00, p15I

State Farm Indemnity v. Doe, Iss. 10, 3/00, p20*

US v. Anthem Health Plans, Iss. 7, 12/99, p9K

US v. Bates, Iss. 11, 4/00, p16

US v. Beiersdorf-Jobst, Iss. 6, 11/99, p16B

US v. Bell, Iss. 4, 9/99, p16*

US v. Beverly Enterprises, Iss. 9, 2/00, p4*

US v. Beverly Enterprises California, Iss. 9, 2/00, p4*

US v. Churchill, Iss. 8, 1/00, p8

US v. Davis, engineer charged with mail fraud for fraudulent earthquake claims, Iss. 4, 9/99, p24; Iss. 6, 11/99, p23J

US v. DBB, Iss. 2, 7/99, p5H

US v. Duru, Iss. 9, 2/00, p18; Iss. 11, 4/00, p17

US v. Geiger, Iss. 5, 10/99, p12C

US v. Gibson, Iss. 8, 1/00, p18*

US v. Gutman, Iss. 6, 11/99, p14K

US v. Haswell, Iss. 12, 5/00, p12*

US v. Ifebhor, Iss. 3, 8/99, p22*

US v. Irby, Iss. 10, 3/00, p4J

US v. Ivory, Iss. 1, 6/99, p15F

US v. Kirschenbaum, Iss. 5, 10/99, p14*; Iss. 7, 12/99, p9

US v. Koon, Iss. 3, 8/99, p22*

US v. Kroledge, Iss. 8, 1/00, p16H

US v. LaFontaine, Iss. 12, 5/00, p6G

US v. Lauersen, Iss. 2, 7/99, p6I*; Iss. 4, 9/99, p7A*; Iss. 10,             3/00, p6

Macri v. Indiana Insurance, Iss. 12, 5/00, p22

US v. Megel, Iss. 5, 10/99 p22; Iss. 6, 11/99, p21*

US v. NMC Homecare, Iss. 8, 1/00, p5*

US v. Okeke, Iss. 3, 8/99, p22*

US v. Paulin, Iss. 12, 5/00, p11*

US v. Perry, Iss. 10, 3/00, p5

US v. Regueiro, Iss. 4, 9/99, p13

US v. Samaritan Care, Iss. 5, 10/99, p14*

US v. Snarsky, Iss. 3, 8/99, p17

US v. Veysey, Iss. 11, 4/00, p18*

US v. Wilson, Iss. 4, 9/99, p14I

US/Aldrich v. Columbia HCA Healthcare, Iss. 3, 8/99, p10H

US/Carsey v. Blue Cross Blue Shield, Iss. 3, 8/99, p11*

US/Lance v. Ventura County, Iss. 7, 12/99, p10

US/Meidinger v. St. Joseph's Hospital, Iss. 3, 8/99, p13G

US/Mueller v. Walgreen, Iss. 4, 9/99, p15*

US/Niever v. Kapi'olani Home Health, Iss. 5, 10/99, p16H*

US/Ortega v. Columbia/HCA Healthcare, Iss. 1, 6/99, p14B

US/Poulton v. Anesthesia Associates, Iss. 5, 10/99, p15J*; Iss. 8, 1/00, p11*

US/Rahman v. Oncology Associates, Iss. 9, 2/00, p4A

US/Robinson v. Medaphis, Iss. 2, 7/99, p8C

US/Scott v. Conn. General Life Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/00, p10*

US/SEAL v. University of California, Iss. 4, 9/99, p15*

US/Swafford v. Borgess Medical, Iss. 10, 3/00, p9K

US/Todarello v. Beverly Enterprises, Iss. 9, 2/00, p4*

Vermont Natural Resources v. US/Stevens, Iss. 12, 5/00, p12*

Re Zayas, former NJ man charged with filing false medical claims,          Iss. 5, 10/99, p23

 

FALSE DEATH CLAIM SCHEME

Allahabi v. New York Life Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/00, p6B

Re Felina, woman & daughter accused of filing false death claims,          Iss. 8, 1/00, p23; woman pleads guilty to faking deaths, Iss. 11, 4/00, p21

Florida v. Scheele, Iss. 2, 7/99, p23D; Iss. 10, 3/00, p28

Re Kongsiri, Thai officials catch former Pa. couple charged with            faking husband's death for insurance, Iss. 7, 12/99, p20

Louisiana v. Joshlin, Iss. 8, 1/00, p12I

US v. Veysey, Iss. 11, 4/00, p18*

 

FALSE DIAGNOSIS

Allstate Insurance v. NJ Neck & Back Center, Iss. 9, 2/00, p16*

Allstate Insurance v. TMR Medibill, Iss. 8, 1/00, p19#

California/Allstate Insurance v. Ibarra, Iss. 5, 10/99, p11*

California/Allstate Insurance v. Tang, Iss. 5, 10/99, p11*

JAMA reports some doctors manipulate rules to get coverage, Iss.        11, 4/00, p20

Re Strahan, surgeon sentenced for cosmetic surgery fraud, Iss. 10, 3/00, p30

US v. LaFontaine, Iss. 12, 5/00, p6G

US v. Perry, Iss. 10, 3/00, p5

 

FALSE DOCUMENTS / RECORDS

[See FALSE CLAIMS / DOCUMENTS / PHONY SUPPORTING REPORTS, FILING of]

 

FALSE FINANCIAL FIGURES

Express Textile Consultants v. General Accident Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/00, p18

US v. J. Davis, Iss. 7, 12/99, p12*

 

FALSE IDENTITIES and BACKGROUNDS

[See also ALIASES / FALSE NAMES / FICTITIOUS NAMES]

Re Aidoo, Conn. man sentenced to 2+ years for fraud, Iss. 2, 7/99, p29

California v. Kreitenberg, Iss. 9, 2/00, p17

Commentary: "Pretext Investigations in Insurance Fraud Cases: What Can be Learned from the Latest Decision in Food Lion?" by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 6, 11/99, p26

Farris v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/99, p16A

Louisiana v. Joshlin, Iss. 8, 1/00, p12I

Re Shaw, former claims adjuster gets 3-1/2 years for embezzlement, Iss. 4, 9/99, p23

US v. Ifebhor, Iss. 3, 8/99, p22*

US v. Koon, Iss. 3, 8/99, p22*

US v. Megel, Iss. 6, 11/99, p21*

US v. Okeke, Iss. 3, 8/99, p22*

US/Payne v. PennMed, Iss. 5, 10/99, p18*

 

FALSE INFORMATION

[See FALSE STATEMENTS / FALSE SWEARING]

 

FALSE LIGHT

Shufford v. Integon Indemnity, Iss. 7, 12/99, p22I

Watkins v. Fischer, Pa. AG, Iss. 7, 12/99, p11H

 

FALSE MEMORIES, IMPLANTATION of

US v. Peterson, Iss. 5, 10/99, p11F

 

FALSE REPORTS / POLICE REPORTS / ACCIDENT REPORTS

Bejerano v. Florida, Iss. 12, 5/00, p7N

Commentary: "The Civil Defense: Investigation & Defense of First         Party Cases," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 12, 5/00, p33

Erie Insurance v. Maxwell, Iss. 5, 10/99, p3A

Re Felina, woman & daughter accused of filing false death claims,          Iss. 8, 1/00, p23; woman pleads guilty to faking deaths, Iss. 11, 4/00, p21

Gallo v. Philadelphia, Iss. 8, 1/00, p15E

Lew, Calif. sting thwarts $1.2 million fraud attempt, Iss. 5, 10/99, p21

Louisiana v. Joshlin, Iss. 8, 1/00, p12I

New Jersey v. Major, Iss. 5, 10/99, p5B

US v. Smith, Iss. 7, 12/99, p17F

 

FALSE REPRESENTATION / INTENTIONAL MISREPRESENTATION

Commentary: "The Misdeeds of the Public Adjuster are Visited Upon    the Insured: What To Do When Overvaluation Becomes Fraud," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 3, 8/99, p30

US v. Lauersen, Iss. 2, 7/99, p6I*; Iss. 4, 9/99, p7A*; Iss. 10,             3/00, p6

US v. Pimental, Iss. 5, 10/99, p21*

US v. Sanders, Iss. 2, 7/99, p17B

 

FALSE STATEMENTS / FALSE SWEARING

[See also FALSE CLAIMS / DOCUMENTS / PHONY SUPPORTING REPORTS, FILING of]

Re Aidoo, Conn. man sentenced to 2+ years for fraud, Iss. 2, 7/99, p29

Allstate Insurance v. Salkauski, Iss. 5, 10/99, p6*

Re Cahall, Fla. arrests 8 for viatical fraud, Iss. 12, 5/00, p30

California v. Ferguson, Iss. 10, 3/00, p29*

Commentary: "The Civil Defense: Investigation & Defense of First         Party Cases," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 12, 5/00, p33

Commentary: "The Misdeeds of the Public Adjuster are Visited Upon    the Insured: What To Do When Overvaluation Becomes Fraud," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 3, 8/99, p30

Commentary: "Overvaluation or Willful Misrepresentation: Fraud in        the Business Interruption Claim and How to Combat It," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 1, 6/99, p28

Doe v. US, Iss. 10, 3/00, p28D

Express Textile Consultants v. General Accident Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/00, p18

Gallo v. Philadelphia, Iss. 8, 1/00, p15E

IHS v. Kirschenbaum, Iss. 5, 10/99, p14*

Lane v. Farmers Union Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/99, p4G

Louisiana v. Joshlin, Iss. 8, 1/00, p12I

Re Michael, Ohio psychiatrist guilty of fraudulent billing, Iss.      3, 8/99, p28

New York v. Friedman, Iss. 8, 1/00, p11C

Osajindu v. Allstate Insurance, Iss. 12, 5/00, p15E

Selective Insurance v. McAllister, Iss. 8, 1/00, p20D

US v. Beverly Enterprises, Iss. 9, 2/00, p4*

US v. Beverly Enterprises California, Iss. 9, 2/00, p4*

US v. Brown, Iss. 5, 10/99, p18*

US v. Churchill, Iss. 8, 1/00, p8

US v. Cooperman, Iss. 2, 7/99, p16

US v. J. Davis, Iss. 7, 12/99, p12*

US v. Delgado, Iss. 9, 2/00, p20C

US v. Dillon, Iss. 3, 8/99, p5

US v. Huerta, Iss. 8, 1/00, p11A

US v. Ifebhor, Iss. 3, 8/99, p22*

US v. Irby, Iss. 10, 3/00, p4J

US v. Jarrell, Iss. 2, 7/99, p3K; Iss. 7, 12/99, p6

US v. Lauersen, Iss. 4, 9/99, p7A*

US v. Paccione, Iss. 9, 2/00, p20F

US v. Perry, Iss. 10, 3/00, p5

US v. Pimental, Iss. 5, 10/99, p21*

US/Todarello v. Beverly Enterprises, Iss. 9, 2/00, p4*

Re Violette, Iss. 4, 9/99, p4C

Re Voan, Arkansas indicts 3 for Medicare fraud, Iss. 12, 5/00, p32

York Mutual Insurance v. Bowman, Iss. 10, 3/00, p16A

 

FALSE TAX RETURNS

[See TAX EVASION / TAX FRAUD]

 

FALSE TITLES

Nationwide Mutual Insurance v. Otero-Perez, Iss. 2, 7/99, p16A

US v. Abelhady, Iss. 9, 2/00, p19*

US v. Ifebhor, Iss. 3, 8/99, p22*

US v. Koon, Iss. 3, 8/99, p22*

US v. Okeke, Iss. 3, 8/99, p22*

 

FALSIFICATION of TEST RESULTS

[See FALSE CLAIMS / DOCUMENTS / PHONY SUPPORTING REPORTS, FILING of]

 

FALSIFIED MEDICAL RECORDS

Allstate Insurance v. Abramowitz, Iss. 6, 11/99, p20*

Allstate Insurance v. TMR Medibill, Iss. 8, 1/00, p19#

Re Amabile, former NJ optometrist indicted for fraud, Iss. 3, 8/99, p27

California v. Kreitenberg, Iss. 9, 2/00, p17

New Jersey v. Macias, Iss. 4, 9/99, p22*

New York v. Friedman, Iss. 8, 1/00, p11C

US v. Bell, Iss. 4, 9/99, p16*

US v. Haswell, Iss. 12, 5/00, p12*

US v. Ifebhor, Iss. 3, 8/99, p22*

US v. Koon, Iss. 3, 8/99, p22*

US v. Okeke, Iss. 3, 8/99, p22*

Re Wall, former Ohio employee sentenced to 6 years for workers' comp fraud, Iss. 4, 9/99, p23

Re Zayas, former NJ man charged with filing false medical claims,          Iss. 5, 10/99, p23

 

FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PLAN (FEHBP)

US/Mueller v. Walgreen, Iss. 4, 9/99, p15*

 

FEE-SPLITTING

[See also KICKBACKS / REFERRAL FEES]

Allstate Insurance v. Schick, Iss. 3, 8/99, p20#

US v. Bates, Iss. 11, 4/00, p16

US v. Bateson, Iss. 11, 4/00, p16

 

FERTILITY TREATMENTS

US v. Lauersen, Iss. 2, 7/99, p6I*; Iss. 4, 9/99, p7A*; Iss. 10,             3/00, p6

 

FIDUCIARY DUTY, BREACH of

Conn. General Life v. National Medical Care, Iss. 10, 3/00, p14*

Jackson v. Mississippi Life, Iss. 1, 6/99, p22D

Provident Life & Casualty v. Ginther, Iss. 12, 5/00, p18H

US v. Brennan, Iss. 2, 7/99, p23*

US v. J. Davis, Iss. 7, 12/99, p12*

 

FINANCIAL CONDITION of INSURED

[See also MOTIVE / OPPORTUNITY]

Brown v. USF&G, Iss. 3, 8/99, p25*

Commentary: "The Civil Defense: Investigation & Defense of First         Party Cases," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 12, 5/00, p33

Commentary: "Who's Watching the Watcher?  An Update on Potential Liability for Improper Surveillance," by Michael F. Henry, Iss. 8, 1/00, p25

Dore v. Allstate Indemnity, Iss. 5, 10/99, p20E

Macri v. Indiana Insurance, Iss. 12, 5/00, p22

Pennsylvania v. Moore, Iss. 11, 4/00, p20A

Saracco v. Vigilant Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/00, p22C

US v. Gardner, Iss. 12, 5/00, p20B

US v. Sanders, Iss. 2, 7/99, p17B

Watkins v. Fischer, Pa. AG, Iss. 7, 12/99, p11H

 

FINANCIAL CONDITION of INSURANCE COMPANY

[See also RESERVES / SHORTFALL in CASH RESERVES]

US v. Stewart, Iss. 2, 7/99, p25*

 

FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES CAUSED by INSURERS' ACTIONS

Aetna Casualty & Surety v. Pizza Connection, Iss. 6, 11/99, p5D

Shufford v. Integon Indemnity, Iss. 7, 12/99, p22I

Texas Farmers Insurance v. Cameron, Iss. 10, 3/00, p26M

 

FINES / PENALTIES / SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS

Allstate Insurance v. Salkauski, Iss. 5, 10/99, p6*

Auto shop owner Villani sentenced to house arrest, Iss. 1, 6/99,            p27

Beverly Enterprises announces $199 million charge to pay Medicare      fraud settlement, Iss. 3, 8/99, p12

Commentary: "New Development in Compliance Issues for Managed Care Organizations," by Kirk J. Nahra, Iss. 2, 7/99, p30

Re Enos, ambulance company owners gets year for Medicare fraud,      Iss. 4, 9/99, p23

Farris v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/99, p16A

Re Gomez, Pittsburgh doctor gets 2 years & fine for health care fraud, Iss. 7, 12/99, p25

Henry v. Texas, Iss. 9, 2/00, p7B

Re Miranda, Nevada man sentenced for staging auto accident, Iss.        9, 2/00, p25

Re Nessman, poor health gets doctor probation for overbilling if he pays back money & fine, Iss. 7, 12/99, p24

New Jersey fraud prosecutor issues first annual report, Iss. 10, 3/00, p31

Olsten & Kimberly Home Health reach $61 million settlement of Medicare fraud charges, Iss. 2, 7/99, p4*

Re Oteri, medical equipment firm head pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud, Iss. 8, 1/00, p23

Re Spencer, former NJ school cook sentenced to 3 years for fraud,      Iss. 9, 2/00, p25

Spierling v. First American Home Health, Iss. 4, 9/99, p5F

Re Strahan, surgeon sentenced for cosmetic surgery fraud, Iss. 10, 3/00, p30

Texas Farmers Insurance v. Cameron, Iss. 10, 3/00, p26M

US v. Anderson, Iss. 6, 11/99, p10A*

US v. Beverly Enterprises, Iss. 9, 2/00, p4*

US v. Beverly Enterprises California, Iss. 9, 2/00, p4*

US v. Brennan, Iss. 2, 7/99, p23*

US v. Churchill, Iss. 8, 1/00, p8

US v. Finkel, Iss. 1, 6/99, p13

US v. Jarrell, Iss. 7, 12/99, p6

US v. Kirschenbaum, Iss. 7, 12/99, p9

US v. Lorefice, Iss. 4, 9/99, p16H

US v. Mafdali, Iss. 1, 6/99, p13

US v. NMC Homecare, Iss. 8, 1/00, p5*

US v. Picciotti, Iss. 2, 7/99, p11L

US v. Sanders, Iss. 2, 7/99, p17B

US/Carsey v. Blue Cross Blue Shield, Iss. 3, 8/99, p11*

US/Lanford v. Vencor, Iss. 1, 6/99, p13*

US/Robinson v. Medaphis, Iss. 2, 7/99, p8C

US/Todarello v. Beverly Enterprises, Iss. 9, 2/00, p4*

 

FIRE INSURANCE

[See also ARSON / SUSPICIOUS FIRES]

Aetna Casualty & Surety v. Pizza Connection, Iss. 6, 11/99, p5D

Commentary: "In the Line of Fire: An Analysis of Insurers' Obligation to Arsonists' Spouse," by Lawrence J. Sher, Iss. 10, 3/00, p33

Commentary: "Insurance Fraud:  Just Whose Fraud Is It?" by Marvin    Milton, Iss. 4, 9/99, p26

Express Textile Consultants v. General Accident Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/00, p18

Gallo v. Philadelphia, Iss. 8, 1/00, p15E

Macri v. Indiana Insurance, Iss. 12, 5/00, p22

Overcast v. Billings Mutual Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/99, p6J; Iss. 10, 3/00, p21E

US v. Beardslee, Iss. 6, 11/99, p6C

 

FLIGHT to AVOID PROSECUTION / FUGITIVES from JUSTICE

Re Aidoo, Conn. man sentenced to 2+ years for fraud, Iss. 2, 7/99, p29

US v. LaFontaine, Iss. 12, 5/00, p6G

 

FLOODING

US v. Saada, Iss. 12, 5/00, p29M

 

FOOD and DRUG ADMINISTRATION

FDA Approval

US/SEAL v. University of California, Iss. 4, 9/99, p15*

 

FDA Investigation

Fresenius Medical Care announces $415 million Medicare settlement    for predecessor company, Iss. 7, 12/99, p9

 

FOREIGN COMPANIES

Fresenius Medical Care announces $415 million Medicare settlement    for predecessor company, Iss. 7, 12/99, p9

 

FOREIGN SCAMS / INTERNATIONAL SCAMS

Allahabi v. New York Life Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/00, p6B

Re Kongsiri, Thai officials catch former Pa. couple charged with            faking husband's death for insurance, Iss. 7, 12/9