Insurance Fraud Index
June 2001 through May 2002
Volume 8, Issues 1-12

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GUIDE TO ISSUE NUMBERS & PUBLICATION DATES

#1 June 2001
#2 July 2001
#3 August 2001
#4 September 2001
#5 October 2001
#6 November 2001
#7 December 2001
#8 January 2002
#9 February 2002
#10 March 2002
#11 April 2002
#12 May 2002

SECTION I: SUBJECT INDEX

ABSTENTION
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Mallela, Iss. 5, 10/01, p7E

ABUSE of a POSITION of TRUST
Travelers Casualty & Surety v. Castegnaro v. Utica Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p24*
US v. Haber, Iss. 1, 6/01, p17*
US v. Hickman, Iss. 10, 3/02, p7
US v. Hodge, Iss. 7, 12/01, p7I

ACCIDENTAL DEATH and
DISMEMBERMENT (ADD) INSURANCE
York v. JC Penney Life Insurance, Iss. 2, 7/01, p16*

ACCORD and SATISFACTION, DOCTRINE of
Oregon Mutual Insurance v. Barton, Iss. 8, 1/02, p16B

ACCOUNTING FIRM
US/Schilling v. KPMG Peat Marwick, Iss. 6, 11/01, p13H

ACTUAL CASH VALUE
Kilmer v. Connecticut Indemnity, Iss. 10, 3/02, p15*

ACTUAL DAMAGES
Lungu v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Iss. 7, 12/01, p20E

ADJUSTER CONDUCT / MISCONDUCT
Mize, former insurance adjuster please guilty to accident fraud, Iss. 7, 12/01, p24
Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Hartsock, Iss. 8, 1/02, p22
Roberts, Tenn. insurance adjuster indicted, Iss. 3, 8/01, p26; guilty pleas entered in insider fraud case, Iss. 6, 11/01, p25
US v. Greenfield, Iss. 4, 9/01, p12F
US v. Okun, Iss. 2, 7/01, p17*
US v. Rybicki, Iss. 12, 5/02, p10E

ADJUSTER LIABILITY
Oregon Mutual Insurance v. Barton, Iss. 8, 1/02, p16B

ADMINISTRATIVE SUBPOENAE
[See also DISCOVERY]
Re Administrative Subpoena, Doe v. US, Iss. 2, 7/01, p4*
Re Administrative Subpoena, Smith v. US, Iss. 2, 7/01, p6*

AGENT / BROKER
American Income Life Insurance v. Hollins, Iss. 2, 7/01, p7E
Davis v. Texas, Iss. 9, 2/02, p4E
Fakhouri v. Banner Life Insurance, Iss. 3, 8/01, p6*
First Penn-Pacific Life Insurance v. Evans, Iss. 2, 7/01, p10C
Golden Rule Insurance v. Schwartz, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*
Heath of Atlanta & others charged in Tenn. with viatical fraud, Iss. 5, 10/01, p14
New Jersey v. Thomas, Iss. 12, 5/02, p5*
Provident Life & Casualty Insurance v. Ginther, Iss. 11, 4/02, p19F
St. Paul Fire & Marine v. Clark, Iss. 11, 4/02, p8G
St. Paul Reinsurance v. Commercial Financial, Iss. 1, 6/01, p22*
US v. Stafford, Iss. 5, 10/01, p13
Thornton & Leflore, Miss. insurance agents indicted for life insurance fraud scheme, Iss. 1, 6/01, p25
Travelers Casualty & Surety v. Castegnaro v. Utica Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p24*
US v. DeSalvo, Iss. 12, 5/02, p18*
US v. Smith, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11K
US v. Turquitt, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11*; Iss. 10, 3/02, p10
US Liability Insurance v. Fassbinder United Builders, Iss. 6, 11/01, p9G

AIDING and ABETTING
California v. Diep, Iss. 7, 12/01, p16*
California v. Wu, Iss. 7, 12/01, p16*
Mega Universal Oxygen owners sentenced to jail time for Medicaid fraud, Iss. 6, 11/01, p13
Re Peterson, Minn. clinic employee sentenced to 2 years for health care fraud & money laundering, Iss. 12, 5/02, p26
TAP Pharmaceuticals to pay $875 million to settle fraud charges, 7 indicted for conspiracy, Iss. 5, 10/01, p4*
US v. Dona Medical, Iss. 7, 12/01, p21*
US v. Gray, Iss. 7, 12/01, p18D
US v. McGovern, Iss. 8, 1/02, p15

AIDS / HIV-POSITIVE
Davis v. Texas, Iss. 9, 2/02, p4E
Heath of Atlanta & others charged in Tenn. with viatical fraud, Iss. 5, 10/01, p14
New Jersey v. Thomas, Iss. 12, 5/02, p5*
US v. Stafford, Iss. 5, 10/01, p13

ALCOHOL
US/Alcohol Foundation v. Kalmanovitz, Iss. 10, 3/02, p23*

ALIASES
[See FICTITIOUS NAMES]

ALTER EGO
SEC v. Credit Bancorp, Iss. 2, 7/01, p22*

AMBULANCE SERVICE
[See TRANSPORTATION SERVICES]

AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION’s
CODE of PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Gambrel, Iss. 8, 1/02, p22
Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Hartsock, Iss. 8, 1/02, p22

AMICUS CURIAE
Hambarian v. Orange Co. Court, National Insurance Crime Bureau & Coalition Against Insurance Fraud file brief, Iss. 10, 3/02, p24*; Iss. 11, 4/02, p21*
Re Mass. Grand Jury, Mass. Assn. of Criminal Defense Lawyers to files briefs, Iss. 5, 10/01, p15F

APPLICATION for INSURANCE
Forged by Agent
St. Paul Fire & Marine v. Clark, Iss. 11, 4/02, p8G

Misrepresentations / Misstatements / Omissions
Accelerated Benefits v. Fla. Insurance Dept., Iss. 8, 1/02, p20E
Adzick v. UNUM Life Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/01, p22L
American Income Life Insurance v. Hollins, Iss. 2, 7/01, p7E
Burkert v. Equitable Life Assurance, Iss. 12, 5/02, p4G
Colley v. Conseco Medico Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p4A
Courtney v. Nationwide Fire Insurance, Iss. 8, 1/02, p17H
Davis v. Texas, Iss. 9, 2/02, p4E
Dishman v. American General, Iss. 10, 3/02, p19*; Iss. 12, 5/02, p21D
Dominguez v. Mutual Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p18C
Ehrlich v. Berkshire Life Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p18*
Fakhouri v. Banner Life Insurance, Iss. 3, 8/01, p6*
First Penn-Pacific Life Insurance v. Evans, Iss. 2, 7/01, p10C
Freeman v. Allstate Life Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p7*
Golden Rule Insurance v. Schwartz, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*
Heath of Atlanta & others charged in Tenn. with viatical fraud, Iss. 5, 10/01, p14
Kent v. Minnesota Mutual Life, Iss. 6, 11/01, p20K
Kentucky federal grand jury indicts 16 on viatical fraud, Iss. 8, 1/01, p22
Kilmer v. Connecticut Indemnity, Iss. 10, 3/02, p15*
Mayard-Paul v. Mega Life & Health, Iss. 9, 2/02, p20*
McCalla v. Royal Maccabees Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p16B
Mixon v. Great Southern Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p17D
Re Mutual Benefits, Iss. 2, 7/01, p9A
Provident Life & Accident v. O’Connor, Iss. 9, 2/02, p7G
Provident Life & Casualty Insurance v. Ginther, Iss. 11, 4/02, p19F
Rowe v. MetLife, Iss. 2, 7/01, p14B
Schlemmer v. North Central Life Insurance, Iss. 8, 1/02, p19D
SEC v. Credit Bancorp, Iss. 2, 7/01, p22*
Smythe v. Safeco Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p16*
St. Paul Reinsurance v. Commercial Financial, Iss. 1, 6/01, p22*
Story v. Safeco Life Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p17C
Tennessee enacts tough anti-fraud law, Iss. 5, 10/01, p24
Tennessee Farmers Insurance v. Westmoreland, Iss. 1, 6/01, p20D
TIG Insurance v. Blacker, Iss. 12, 5/02, p24J
US v. Haber, Iss. 1, 6/01, p17*
US v. Jamieson, Iss. 9, 2/02, p6*
US v. Rutherford, Iss. 2, 7/01, p15
US v. Stafford, Iss. 5, 10/01, p13
US Liability Insurance v. Fassbinder United Builders, Iss. 6, 11/01, p9G

Phone Applications / Interviews
Colley v. Conseco Medico Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p4A
Freeman v. Allstate Life Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p7*
Golden Rule Insurance v. Schwartz, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*

Renewal Application
St. Paul Reinsurance v. Commercial Financial, Iss. 1, 6/01, p22*

Signature
Golden Rule Insurance v. Schwartz, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*

Signed Blank Application
Courtney v. Nationwide Fire Insurance, Iss. 8, 1/02, p17H

Updated Information
Kent v. Minnesota Mutual Life, Iss. 6, 11/01, p20K
Langley v. Federal Kemper Life, Iss. 5, 10/01, p18B
Oade v. Jackson National Life Insurance, Iss. 3, 8/01, p4*

APPRAISER / APPRAISAL
Kilmer v. Connecticut Indemnity, Iss. 10, 3/02, p15*
Metropolitan Property & Casualty v. Battista, Iss. 4, 9/01, p5G

ARBITRATION
Allstate Indemnity v. Labord, Iss. 7, 12/01, p13*
Allstate New Jersey Insurance v. Benn, Iss. 11, 4/02, p16*
American Alliance Insurance v. Penn Millers Insurance, Iss. 3, 8/01, p21*
Liberty Mutual Insurance v. Neuro Muscular Medical, Iss. 6, 11/01, p19
Mayard-Paul v. Mega Life & Health, Iss. 9, 2/02, p20*
Sterbcow v. Atlantic Mutual Insurance, Iss. 9, 2/02, p17A

ARSON
Allstate Insurance v. Voyles, Iss. 9, 2/02, p13B
Re Balfour, Mich. man convicted of killing wife & burning house for insurance, Iss. 12, 5/02, p26
Charter Oak Fire Insurance v. Blue Sky, Iss. 5, 10/01, p22*
Re Kemper, St. Louis woman charged with murder in son’s fire death, Iss. 11, 4/02, p22
Kilmer v. Connecticut Indemnity, Iss. 10, 3/02, p15*
Low v. Golden Eagle Insurance, Iss. 9, 2/02, p14C
Massachusetts v. Susan Fiore, Iss. 9, 2/02, p16L
MetLife v. Brown, Iss. 10, 3/02, p9D
Mississippi v. Leedom, Iss. 5, 10/01, p10*
New York v. McIntire, Iss. 6, 11/01, p6B
Ohio residents indicted for arson & fraud, Iss. 9, 2/02, p22
Oregon Mutual Insurance v. Barton, Iss. 8, 1/02, p16B
Pennsylvania v. Efaw, Iss. 1, 6/01, p19*
Rieth sentenced to 5 years for arson & theft by fraud, Iss. 6, 11/01, p24
Sterling Insurance v. Chase, Iss. 6, 11/01, p4A
Travelers Insurance v. Namerow, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11E
US v. Correia, Iss. 9, 2/02, p17
US v. Veysey, Iss. 7, 12/01, p14

ASSIGNMENT of RIGHTS
First Penn-Pacific Life Insurance v. Evans, Iss. 2, 7/01, p10C
Travelers Casualty & Surety v. Castegnaro v. Utica Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p24*

ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE
Burkert v. Equitable Life Assurance, Iss. 12, 5/02, p4G
St. Paul Fire & Marine v. Ellis & Ellis, Iss. 4, 9/01, p14A

ATTORNEY ETHICS /
ATTORNEY DISQUALIFICATION
Gonzalez v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*; Iss. 7, 12/01, p6*
Hambarian v. Orange Co. Court, Iss. 10, 3/02, p24*; Iss. 11, 4/02, p21*
Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Gambrel, Iss. 8, 1/02, p22
Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Hartsock, Iss. 8, 1/02, p22
St. Paul Fire & Marine v. Ellis & Ellis, Iss. 4, 9/01, p14A
US v. Okun, Iss. 2, 7/01, p17*
US v. United Memorial Hospital, Iss. 11, 4/02, p6C
US v. Whittaker, Iss. 1, 6/01, p14E; Iss. 2, 7/01, p18D; Iss. 5, 10/01, p17A; Iss. 8, 1/02, p8*

ATTORNEY FEES /
DEFENSE COSTS / COURT COSTS
Allstate Insurance v. Nandi, Iss. 2, 7/01, p20*
Allstate Insurance v. Nguyen, Iss. 7, 12/01, p7J*
Bryant, former Ellis & Ellis lawyer sentenced for insurance larceny, Iss. 8, 1/02, p24
Chicago Insurance v. Borsody, Iss. 5, 10/01, p6C
Dishman v. Unum Life Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p15*
Dominguez v. Mutual Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p18C
Fireman’s Fund v. Stites, Iss. 3, 8/01, p24*
Golden Rule Insurance v. Schwartz, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*
Liberty Mutual Insurance v. Neuro Muscular Medical, Iss. 6, 11/01, p19
Mayard-Paul v. Mega Life & Health, Iss. 9, 2/02, p20*
Oregon Mutual Insurance v. Barton, Iss. 8, 1/02, p16B
St. Paul Fire & Marine v. Clark, Iss. 11, 4/02, p8G
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Stein, Iss. 7, 12/01, p3F

ATTORNEYS / LAW FIRMS
Allstate Insurance v. Voyles, Iss. 9, 2/02, p13B
Bryant, former Ellis & Ellis lawyer sentenced for insurance larceny, Iss. 8, 1/02, p24
Chicago Insurance v. Borsody, Iss. 5, 10/01, p6C
Fireman’s Fund v. Stites, Iss. 3, 8/01, p24*
Hudson Co. NJ authorities indict 187 in auto insurance fraud ring, Iss. 2, 7/01, p24
Jarnigan v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10; NYPD administrative aide Lovander pleads guilty to auto fraud ring role, Iss. 8, 1/02, p23
St. Paul Fire & Marine v. Ellis & Ellis, Iss. 4, 9/01, p14A
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Red Lion Medical, Iss. 7, 12/01, p8B
TIG Insurance v. Blacker, Iss. 12, 5/02, p24J
US v. Friedman, Iss. 11, 4/02, p15
US v. Rybicki, Iss. 12, 5/02, p10E

AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE
Allstate Indemnity v. Labord, Iss. 7, 12/01, p13*
Allstate Insurance v. Davidson Medical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*
Allstate New Jersey Insurance v. Benn, Iss. 11, 4/02, p16*
American Alliance Insurance v. Penn Millers Insurance, Iss. 3, 8/01, p21*
American National Fire Insurance v. Abrams, Iss. 10, 3/02, p21A
Baranik & others arraigned in New York for operating auto “give up” ring, Iss. 7, 12/01, p24
Bradley v. General Accident Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p11*
Bryant, former Ellis & Ellis lawyer sentenced for insurance larceny, Iss. 8, 1/02, p24
California v. Gofman, Iss. 6, 11/01, p17F
Calif. investigation results in 7 arrested in alleged auto fraud ring, Iss. 1, 6/01, p25
Cheaper Car Insurance Act proposed to make auto insurance fraud a federal crime, Iss. 11, 4/02, p23
Chohan v. State Farm Insurance, Iss. 7, 12/01, p9*
Florida PIP sweep nets 17 arrests in staged auto accident scheme, Iss. 4, 9/01, p21
Florida v. Bradford, Iss. 1, 6/01, p12C
Golden Rule Insurance v. Schwartz, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*
Gonzalez v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*; Iss. 7, 12/01, p6*
Hansbrough v. Florida, Iss. 2, 7/01, p21*
Horace Mann Insurance v. Monteiro, Iss. 6, 11/01, p18E
Hudson Co. NJ authorities indict 187 in auto insurance fraud ring, Iss. 2, 7/01, p24
Igbinoba v. Texas, Iss. 4, 9/01, p6H
Jarnigan v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*
Khalili v. Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Iss. 2/02, p18H
Liberty Mutual Insurance v. Neuro Muscular Medical, Iss. 6, 11/01, p19
Louisiana indicts 16 in staged accident scheme, Iss. 10, 3/02, p27
Re Mass. Grand Jury, Iss. 5, 10/01, p15F
Metropolitan Property & Casualty v. Battista, Iss. 4, 9/01, p5G
Mize, former insurance adjuster please guilty to accident fraud, Iss. 7, 12/01, p24
New Jersey v. Sailor, Iss. 8, 1/02, p4G
New Jersey indicts 29 in staged accident insurance scam, Iss. 3, 8/01, p26
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10; NYPD administrative aide Lovander pleads guilty to auto fraud ring role, Iss. 8, 1/02, p23; doctors Zharov & Bezabeth plead guilty in car scam, Iss. 11, 4/02, p24
New York’s fraud sweep nets 81 charged, Iss. 5, 10/01, p23
Operation Street Sweep, NY sting nets 45 charged in $1.6 million auto insurance give-up ring, Iss. 10, 3/02, p16
Roberts, Tenn. insurance adjuster indicted, Iss. 3, 8/01, p26
Re Rosania, NJ chiropractor sentenced to 4 years for bribes, Iss. 11, 4/02, p23
Re Ruiz, runner sentenced to 3 years for staged accident ring, Iss. 20, 3/02, p26
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Abjandadze, Iss. 5, 10/01, p9*
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Makris, Iss. 12, 5/02, p14I
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Mallela, Iss. 5, 10/01, p7E
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Red Lion Medical, Iss. 7, 12/01, p8B
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Stein, Iss. 7, 12/01, p3F
State Farm Indemnity v. Warrington, Iss. 12, 5/02, p13H
Re Struck, Colo. man accused of staging accidents for a living, Iss. 12, 5/02, p26
Study of PIP insurance claims shows no-fault fraud causing NY rate surge, Iss. 9, 2/02, p22
Re Terrorism, insurers face delicate balance in adjusting disaster claims for World Trade Center & Pentagon attacks, Iss. 4, 9/01, p4
Twin City Fire Insurance v. Colon, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*
Tu v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*
US v. Friedman, Iss. 11, 4/02, p15
US v. Hawkins, Iss. 3, 8/01, p22*
US v. Mercer, Iss. 5, 10/01, p14*
US v. Sykes, Iss. 2, 7/01, p24
US v. Thomas, Iss. 5, 10/01, p9D; Iss. 12, 5/02, p15*
US v. Whittaker, Iss. 1, 6/01, p14E; Iss. 2, 7/01, p18D; Iss. 5, 10/01, p17A; Iss. 8, 1/02, p8*
Utica Mutual Insurance v. Timms, no-fault, Iss. 12, 5/02, p13F

BAD FAITH
Bean v. Calif. Fair Plan, Iss. 6, 11/01, p8M
Caserta v. State Farm Fire & Casualty, Iss. 6, 11/01, p4
Charter Oak Fire Insurance v. Blue Sky, Iss. 5, 10/01, p22*
Chohan v. State Farm Insurance, Iss. 7, 12/01, p9*
DeSoet v. 20th Century Insurance, Iss. 8, 1/02, p18*
Dishman v. American General, Iss. 10, 3/02, p19*; Iss. 12, 5/02, p21D
Dishman v. Unum Life Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p15*
Dominguez v. Mutual Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p18C
Hamilton v. State Farm Fire & Casualty, Iss. 6, 11/01, p7*
Kilmer v. Connecticut Indemnity, Iss. 10, 3/02, p15*
McCalla v. Royal Maccabees Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p16B
Provident Life & Accident v. O’Connor, Iss. 9, 2/02, p7G
Schlemmer v. North Central Life Insurance, Iss. 8, 1/02, p19D
Sichel v. UnumProvident, Iss. 12, 5/02, p19*
Smythe v. Safeco Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p16*
Volpe v. Paul Revere Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p19*

BANKRUPTCY / INSOLVENCY
Re Enron, Iss. 9, 2/02, p20*; Iss. 12, 5/02, p25C*
Hamilton v. State Farm Fire & Casualty, Iss. 6, 11/01, p7*
Low v. Golden Eagle Insurance, Iss. 9, 2/02, p14C
Paracelsus Healthcare settles government’s physician self-referral violation claims, Iss. 1, 6/01, p6

BILLING / OVERBILLING
Allstate Insurance v. Nandi, Iss. 2, 7/01, p20*
Allstate Insurance v. Nguyen, Iss. 7, 12/01, p7J*
Anesthesiologist Seid sentenced for role in billing scam, Iss. 11, 4/02, p24
Darner, chiropractor sentenced to 5 five years prison & restitution for billing scam, Iss. 6, 11/01, p24
Empire HealthChoice v. TAP Pharmaceutical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10F
Florida v. Bradford, Iss. 1, 6/01, p12C
Fontanella, NJ chiropractor sentenced for overbilling, Iss. 5, 10/01, p24
Gonzalez v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*; Iss. 7, 12/01, p6*
Jarnigan v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*
Re Lawrence, Denver chiropractor convicted of fraud, Iss. 9, 2/02, p22
Minn. Assn. of Nurse Anesthetists v. Allina Health, Iss. 12, 5/02, p8*
Progressive Northeastern Insurance v. Advanced Diagnostic, Iss. 3, 8/01, p15D
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Red Lion Medical, Iss. 7, 12/01, p8B
Suen, doctor to serve 18 months for billing fraud, Iss. 6, 11/01, p25
Tu v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*
US v. Hawkins, Iss. 3, 8/01, p22*

Deceased Beneficiaries
US v. Hickman, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*; Iss. 10, 3/02, p7

Double Billing
Phillips & Weaver sentenced to prison time for Medicaid fraud, Iss. 7, 12/01, p24
US v. Bell, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14

Equipment / Supplies
Allstate Insurance v. Davidson Medical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*
Florida v. Cherry, Iss. 4, 9/01, p8L
Madrid v. HealthSouth, Iss. 1, 6/01, p6
Mega Universal Oxygen owners sentenced to jail time for Medicaid fraud, Iss. 6, 11/01, p13
US v. Dona Medical, Iss. 7, 12/01, p21*
US v. Haught, Iss. 12, 5/02, p7*
US v. Hickman, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*; Iss. 10, 3/02, p7
US v. McGovern, Iss. 8, 1/02, p15

Experimental Devices and/or Procedures
Catholic Healthcare West chain & Justice Dept. reach $10.75 million settlement, Iss. 3, 8/01, p18
Justice Dept. announces settlements with 7 hospitals, Iss. 1, 6/01, p5

Funeral Services Not Provided
Funeral home operator March accused of fraud, Iss. 9, 2/02, p23

Medical Services Not Performed
Aetna v. Medtest Express, Iss. 8, 1/02, p8C
Florida v. Cherry, Iss. 4, 9/01, p8L
Khalili v. Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Iss. 2/02, p18H
Liberty Mutual Insurance v. Neuro Muscular Medical, Iss. 6, 11/01, p19
“Operation Medical Deception” results in 16 Fla. arrests for health fraud, Iss. 11, 4/02, p24
Phillips & Weaver sentenced to prison time for Medicaid fraud, Iss. 7, 12/01, p24
Progressive Northeastern Insurance v. Advanced Diagnostic, Iss. 3, 8/01, p15D
Seigel, Conn. neurologist pleads guilty to mail fraud, Iss. 7, 12/01, p24
US v. Bell, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14
US v. Broussard, Iss. 10, 3/02, p8*
US v. Haswell, Iss. 6, 11/01, p14
US v. Hickman, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*; Iss. 10, 3/02, p7
US v. Jimenez, Iss. 2, 7/01, p24
US v. Sell, Iss. 10, 3/02, p4E
US v. Thomas, Iss. 5, 10/01, p9D; Iss. 12, 5/02, p15*
Universal Acupuncture v. State Farm Auto Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p4A
Worthington & Qualls indicted in Tenn. for health care fraud, Iss. 10, 3/02, p27

Nonexistent Counseling Services
Thompson, Texas man sentenced to 20 years for Medicaid fraud, Iss. 5, 10/01, p24
US v. Clark, Iss. 8, 1/02, p13*
US v. Hodge, Iss. 7, 12/01, p7I

Nonexistent Dental Services
Bryant charged in Fla. with abducting children in “Operation Tooth Decay” investigation, Iss. 3, 8/01, p27
Dickey, Bell & Lopez indicted & arrested on health care fraud charges, Iss. 1, 6/01, p25

Patient Transportation
Clayton Emergency Transportation owner DiGiorgio sentenced for Medicare fraud, Iss. 8, 1/02, p23
Keller & Woodard, ambulance co. owners sentenced for Medicare fraud, Iss. 8, 1/02, p23
Paracelsus Healthcare settles government’s physician self-referral violation claims, Iss. 1, 6/01, p6
US v. McGovern, Iss. 8, 1/02, p15
US v. Mubang, Iss. 2, 7/01, p24
US v. Patient Transfer, Iss. 3, 8/01, p17F
US v. Wise, Iss. 3, 8/01, p17E
Re Welch, man sentenced to 5 years for using transport service to defraud Medicaid, Iss. 12, 5/02, p26

Prescriptions
Friedman/US v. Rite Aid, Iss. 3, 8/01, p8*
Paolino, osteopath charged in PA with more than 1,000 counts of insurance fraud, Iss. 3, 8/01, p26
US v. Hickman, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*; Iss. 10, 3/02, p7
US v. Miller, clarification, Iss. 1, 6/01, p26
US v. Olstein, Iss. 2, 7/01, p9*

Rental Payments
Madrid v. HealthSouth, Iss. 1, 6/01, p6

Sales/Billing of Free Samples
Empire HealthChoice v. TAP Pharmaceutical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10F
TAP Pharmaceuticals to pay $875 million to settle fraud charges, 7 indicted for conspiracy, Iss. 5, 10/01, p4*; TAP sentenced to probation & fine, Iss. 7, 12/01, p22
US v. Antoun, Iss. 9, 2/02, p10F
US v. Olstein, Iss. 2, 7/01, p9*

Testing
Re Administrative Subpoena, Doe v. US, Iss. 2, 7/01, p4*
Allstate Insurance v. Davidson Medical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*
US v. Modi, Iss. 11, 4/02, p10B
US v. Thurston, Iss. 8, 1/02, p14
Venditti Clinical Lab owner & managers plead guilty to Medicaid fraud, Iss. 10, 3/02, p26

Unauthorized Credit Card Charges
York v. JC Penney Life Insurance, Iss. 2, 7/01, p16*

Unauthorized Use of Another’s
Provider Identification Number
Lungu v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Iss. 7, 12/01, p20E
Soileau sentenced to 5 years prison for defrauding Medicare, Iss. 4, 9/01, p20
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Mallela, Iss. 5, 10/01, p7E
US v. Clark, Iss. 8, 1/02, p13*
US v. Dona Medical, Iss. 7, 12/01, p21*
US v. Haswell, Iss. 6, 11/01, p14
US v. Haught, Iss. 12, 5/02, p7*
US v. Hickman, Iss. 10, 3/02, p7
US v. Hodge, Iss. 7, 12/01, p7I
US v. Mackby, Iss. 3, 8/01, p7A
Worthington & Qualls indicted in Tenn. for health care fraud, Iss. 10, 3/02, p27

Unauthorized Use of
Patients’ Medicare Numbers
US v. Bell, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14

Uncovered Devices and/or Procedures
Justice Dept. announces settlements with 7 hospitals, Iss. 1, 6/01, p5
Lauersen, NY fertility doctor sentenced for health care fraud, Iss. 5, 10/01, p24
Soileau sentenced to 5 years prison for defrauding Medicare, Iss. 4, 9/01, p20
US v. Lafontaine, Iss. 9, 2/02, p13
US v. McGovern, Iss. 8, 1/02, p15
US v. Mubang, Iss. 2, 7/01, p24

Unlicensed Providers / Unqualified Providers
Allstate New Jersey Insurance v. Benn, Iss. 11, 4/02, p16*
Re Burns, et al., WV chiropractors and consultant indicted for fraud, Iss. 10, 3/02, p26
Lungu v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Iss. 7, 12/01, p20E
Phillips & Weaver sentenced to prison time for Medicaid fraud, Iss. 7, 12/01, p24
Progressive Northeastern Insurance v. Advanced Diagnostic, Iss. 3, 8/01, p15D
US v. Broussard, Iss. 10, 3/02, p8*
US v. Najjar, Iss. 1, 6/01, p6
Universal Acupuncture v. State Farm Auto Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p4A

Unnecessary Treatment / Services
Allstate Insurance v. Davidson Medical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*
Allstate Insurance v. Nandi, Iss. 2, 7/01, p20*
Bryant charged in Fla. with abducting children in “Operation Tooth Decay” investigation, Iss. 3, 8/01, p27
“Operation Medical Deception” results in 16 Fla. arrests for health fraud, Iss. 11, 4/02, p24
Phillips & Weaver sentenced to prison time for Medicaid fraud, Iss. 7, 12/01, p24
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Mallela, Iss. 5, 10/01, p7E
Study of PIP insurance claims shows no-fault fraud causing NY rate surge, Iss. 9, 2/02, p22
US v. Jimenez, Iss. 2, 7/01, p24
US v. Modi, Iss. 11, 4/02, p10B
US v. United Memorial Hospital, Iss. 11, 4/02, p6C
Universal Acupuncture v. State Farm Auto Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p4A

“Upcoding” and “Unbundling”
Allstate Insurance v. Davidson Medical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*
Allstate New Jersey Insurance v. Benn, Iss. 11, 4/02, p16*
Re Tetik, Chicago doctor & ex-wife accused in $10 million overbilling of Medicare & Medicaid, Iss. 10, 3/02, p26
US v. Bell, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14
US v. Haught, Iss. 12, 5/02, p7*
US v. Thurston, Iss. 8, 1/02, p14

BLACK LUNG PROGRAM
US v. Modi, Iss. 11, 4/02, p10B

BOND
St. Paul Fire & Marine v. Clark, Iss. 11, 4/02, p8G

BREACH of CONTRACT
American Income Life Insurance v. Hollins, Iss. 2, 7/01, p7E
Chohan v. State Farm Insurance, Iss. 7, 12/01, p9*
Courtney v. Nationwide Fire Insurance, Iss. 8, 1/02, p17H
DeSoet v. 20th Century Insurance, Iss. 8, 1/02, p18*
Dishman v. American General, Iss. 10, 3/02, p19*; Iss. 12, 5/02, p21D
Dominguez v. Mutual Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p18C
Hamilton v. State Farm Fire & Casualty, Iss. 6, 11/01, p7*
Horace Mann Insurance v. Monteiro, Iss. 6, 11/01, p18E
McCalla v. Royal Maccabees Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p16B
Metropolitan Property & Casualty v. Battista, Iss. 4, 9/01, p5G
Nevada v. Abbott Labs, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10*
Smythe v. Safeco Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p16*
York v. JC Penney Life Insurance, Iss. 2, 7/01, p16*

BRIBERY
Re Rosania, NJ chiropractor sentenced to 4 years for bribes, Iss. 11, 4/02, p23
US v. Antoun, Iss. 9, 2/02, p10F
US v. Thomas, Iss. 5, 10/01, p9D; Iss. 12, 5/02, p15*

BUSINESS INTERRUPTION INSURANCE
Low v. Golden Eagle Insurance, Iss. 9, 2/02, p14C
Re Terrorism, insurers face delicate balance in adjusting disaster claims for World Trade Center & Pentagon attacks, Iss. 4, 9/01, p4

“BUSINESS RECORDS” EXCEPTION
[See also EVIDENCE, Hearsay Evidence]
Travelers Insurance v. Namerow, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11E

CANCELLATION
Burkert v. Equitable Life Assurance, Iss. 12, 5/02, p4G
St. Paul Reinsurance v. Commercial Financial, Iss. 1, 6/01, p22*
Travelers Casualty & Surety v. Castegnaro v. Utica Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p24*

“CAPPERS”
Allstate New Jersey Insurance v. Benn, Iss. 11, 4/02, p16*
US v. Friedman, Iss. 11, 4/02, p15

CASUALTY INSURANCE
American Alliance Insurance v. Penn Millers Insurance, Iss. 3, 8/01, p21*

CEASE and DESIST ORDER
Re Mutual Benefits, Iss. 2, 7/01, p9A

CHAMPUS
US v. Whiteside, Iss. 11, 4/02, p3E

CHIROPRACTORS
[See also PHYSICIANS/DOCTORS/SURGEONS]
Allstate Insurance v. Davidson Medical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*
Allstate Insurance v. Nguyen, Iss. 7, 12/01, p7J*
Allstate New Jersey Insurance v. Benn, Iss. 11, 4/02, p16*
Re Burns, et al., WV chiropractors and consultant indicted for fraud, Iss. 10, 3/02, p26
Calif. Proposition 44 tightens penalties for chiropractors guilty of insurance fraud, Iss. 10, 3/02, p27
Chicago Insurance v. Borsody, Iss. 5, 10/01, p6C
Darner, chiropractor sentenced to 5 five years prison & restitution for billing scam, Iss. 6, 11/01, p24
Florida v. Bradford, Iss. 1, 6/01, p12C
Florida v. Cronin, Iss. 7, 12/01, p4C
Fontanella, NJ chiropractor sentenced for overbilling, Iss. 5, 10/01, p24
Hansbrough v. Florida, Iss. 2, 7/01, p21*
Khalili v. Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Iss. 2/02, p18H
Re Lawrence, Denver chiropractor convicted of fraud, Iss. 9, 2/02, p22
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10; NYPD administrative aide Lovander pleads guilty to auto fraud ring role, Iss. 8, 1/02, p23
Re Peterson, Minn. clinic employee sentenced to 2 years for health care fraud & money laundering, Iss. 12, 5/02, p26
Re Rosania, NJ chiropractor sentenced to 4 years for bribes, Iss. 11, 4/02, p23
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Stein, Iss. 7, 12/01, p3F
US v. Friedman, Iss. 11, 4/02, p15

CHOICE of LAW
Kilmer v. Connecticut Indemnity, Iss. 10, 3/02, p15*

CHOP SHOP RING
US v. Whittaker, Iss. 1, 6/01, p14E; Iss. 2, 7/01, p18D; Iss. 5, 10/01, p17A; Iss. 8, 1/02, p8*

CIVIL RIGHTS
Horace Mann Insurance v. Monteiro, Iss. 6, 11/01, p18E

“CLEAN-SHEETING”
Davis v. Texas, Iss. 9, 2/02, p4E
Re Mutual Benefits, Iss. 2, 7/01, p9A
US v. Jamieson, Iss. 9, 2/02, p6*

CLEAR LIABILITY
York v. JC Penney Life Insurance, Iss. 2, 7/01, p16*

COALITION AGAINST INSURANCE FRAUD
Coalition Against Insurance Fraud releases study showing criminal convictions up, Iss. 2, 7/01, p25
Coalition Against Insurance Fraud names new officers for 2002, Iss. 10, 3/02, p27
Hambarian v. Orange Co. Court, Iss. 10, 3/02, p24*; Iss. 11, 4/02, p21*
Tennessee enacts tough anti-fraud law, Iss. 5, 10/01, p24
Re Terrorism, insurers face delicate balance in adjusting disaster claims for World Trade Center & Pentagon attacks, Iss. 4, 9/01, p4

COERCION
Re Administrative Subpoena, Smith v. US, Iss. 2, 7/01, p6*

COLLATERAL ESTOPPEL
[See also ESTOPPEL]
Fireman’s Fund v. Stites, Iss. 3, 8/01, p24*
Sterling Insurance v. Chase, Iss. 6, 11/01, p4A

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE
Re Terrorism, insurers face delicate balance in adjusting disaster claims for World Trade Center & Pentagon attacks, Iss. 4, 9/01, p4

COMMUNICATIONS FRAUD
Mitchell, Miami doctor charged with viatical fraud, Iss. 1, 6/01, p8

COMPENSATORY DAMAGES
Allstate Insurance v. Nandi, Iss. 2, 7/01, p20*
American Income Life Insurance v. Hollins, Iss. 2, 7/01, p7E
Grim v. Missouri Patient Care, Iss. 3, 8/01, p18*
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Mallela, Iss. 5, 10/01, p7E
Whiten v. Pilot Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p12*
Zellermaier v. Travelers Indemnity, Iss. 10, 3/02, p22G

COMPETENCY
US v. Sell, Iss. 10, 3/02, p4E

CONCEALMENT
Chase Manhattan Bank v. AXA Reassurance UK, Iss. 3, 8/01, p23B
Davis v. Texas, Iss. 9, 2/02, p4E
Fakhouri v. Banner Life Insurance, Iss. 3, 8/01, p6*
General Star Indemnity v. Chase Manhattan Bank, Iss. 12, 5/02, p22*
Heath of Atlanta & others charged in Tenn. with viatical fraud, Iss. 5, 10/01, p14
JPMorgan Chase Bank v. Liberty Mutual Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p18*
Khalili v. Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Iss. 2/02, p18H
Re Murphy, Iss. 9, 2/02, p8D
Rohm & Haas v. Continental Casualty, Iss. 5, 10/01, p20*
St. Paul Reinsurance v. Commercial Financial, Iss. 1, 6/01, p22*
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Makris, Iss. 12, 5/02, p14I
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Mallela, Iss. 5, 10/01, p7E
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Red Lion Medical, Iss. 7, 12/01, p8B
TAP Pharmaceuticals to pay $875 million to settle fraud charges, 7 indicted for conspiracy, Iss. 5, 10/01, p4*
US v. Bell, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14
US v. Broussard, Iss. 10, 3/02, p8*
US v. Haswell, Iss. 6, 11/01, p14

“CONCEALMENT or FRAUD” PROVISION
Chohan v. State Farm Insurance, Iss. 7, 12/01, p9*
Hamilton v. State Farm Fire & Casualty, Iss. 6, 11/01, p7*

CONFERENCES
Mealey’s Bad Faith Conference, Sept. 13-14, 2001, Pasadena, Calif., Iss. 1, 6/01, p26

CONFIDENTIALITY / PRIVACY
New Jersey Dept. of Banking & Insurance adopts viatical licensing requirements, Iss. 1, 6/01, p11
Pennsylvania v. Efaw, Iss. 1, 6/01, p19*

CONFLICT of INTEREST
Hambarian v. Orange Co. Court, Iss. 10, 3/02, p24*; Iss. 11, 4/02, p21*
US v. Okun, Iss. 2, 7/01, p17*
US v. United Memorial Hospital, Iss. 11, 4/02, p6C

CONFLICT of LAWS
Mayard-Paul v. Mega Life & Health, Iss. 9, 2/02, p20*
US v. Rybicki, Iss. 12, 5/02, p10E

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
Sichel v. UnumProvident, Iss. 12, 5/02, p19*

CONSOLIDATION
Gonzalez v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*
HCA announces understanding on Medicare cost reports, agrees to pay $250 million, Iss. 11, 4/02, p4
Jarnigan v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*
Travelers Insurance v. Namerow, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11E
Tu v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*

CONSPIRACY / CONSPIRACY to DEFRAUD
Allstate Indemnity v. Labord, Iss. 7, 12/01, p13*
Baptist Medical convictions will not be reviewed, Iss. 8, 1/02, p23
Bryant, former Ellis & Ellis lawyer sentenced for insurance larceny, Iss. 8, 1/02, p24
Burnett, accounting clerk & accomplices charged in PA insider fraud case, Iss. 4, 9/01, p21
California v. Diep, Iss. 7, 12/01, p16*
California v. Fletcher, Iss. 10, 3/02, p10F
California v. Gofman, Iss. 6, 11/01, p17F
California v. Wu, Iss. 7, 12/01, p16*
Chase Manhattan Bank v. AXA Reassurance UK, Iss. 3, 8/01, p23B
Chicago Insurance v. Borsody, Iss. 5, 10/01, p6C
Ekong arrested in Calif. on 9 felony charges for insurance fraud, Iss. 3, 8/01, p26
Empire HealthChoice v. TAP Pharmaceutical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10F
Florida v. Bradford, Iss. 1, 6/01, p12C
Hansbrough v. Florida, Iss. 2, 7/01, p21*
Horace Mann Insurance v. Monteiro, Iss. 6, 11/01, p18E
Kongsiri & wife sentenced in fake-death scheme, Iss. 1, 6/01, p7
Louisiana indicts 16 in staged accident scheme, Iss. 10, 3/02, p27
McClatchey sentenced to home detention & probation in Medicare scheme, Iss. 4, 9/01, p20
Metropolitan Property & Casualty v. Battista, Iss. 4, 9/01, p5G
Mississippi v. Leedom, Iss. 5, 10/01, p10*
Nevada v. Abbott Labs, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10*
New Jersey indicts 29 in staged accident insurance scam, Iss. 3, 8/01, p26
Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Gambrel, Iss. 8, 1/02, p22
Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Hartsock, Iss. 8, 1/02, p22
Operation Street Sweep, NY sting nets 45 charged in $1.6 million auto insurance give-up ring, Iss. 10, 3/02, p16
Progressive Northeastern Insurance v. Advanced Diagnostic, Iss. 3, 8/01, p15D
Razzaq & Bouderbala indicted in faked death scheme, Iss. 7, 12/01, p20; Razzaq sentenced in La. for faking wife’s WTC death, Iss. 12, 5/02, p3
Riley v. St. Luke’s Hospital, Iss. 1, 6/01, p3B
Roberts, Tenn. insurance adjuster indicted, Iss. 3, 8/01, p26; guilty pleas entered in insider fraud case, Iss. 6, 11/01, p25
Re Rosania, NJ chiropractor sentenced to 4 years for bribes, Iss. 11, 4/02, p23
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Makris, Iss. 12, 5/02, p14I
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Stein, Iss. 7, 12/01, p3F
TAP Pharmaceuticals to pay $875 million to settle fraud charges, 7 indicted for conspiracy, Iss. 5, 10/01, p4*; TAP sentenced to probation & fine, Iss. 7, 12/01, p22
Thompson, Texas man sentenced to 20 years for Medicaid fraud, Iss. 5, 10/01, p24
US v. Antoun, Iss. 9, 2/02, p10F
US v. Bell, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14
US v. Benavides, Iss. 7, 12/01, p19*
US v. DeGeorge, Iss. 10, 3/02, p11
US v. Dona Medical, Iss. 7, 12/01, p21*
US v. Friedman, Iss. 11, 4/02, p15
US v. Haswell, Iss. 6, 11/01, p14
US v. Jamieson, Iss. 9, 2/02, p6*
US v. Lafontaine, Iss. 9, 2/02, p13
US v. Mazzola, Iss. 11, 4/02, p21D*
US v. Mills, Iss. 12, 5/02, p5K
US v. Modi, Iss. 11, 4/02, p10B
US v. Okun, Iss. 2, 7/01, p17*
US v. Olstein, Iss. 2, 7/01, p9*
US v. Rybicki, Iss. 12, 5/02, p10E
US v. Sell, Iss. 10, 3/02, p4E
US v. Smith, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11K
US v. Sykes, Iss. 2, 7/01, p24
US v. Thurston, Iss. 8, 1/02, p14
US v. Turquitt, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11*; Iss. 10, 3/02, p10
US v. United Memorial Hospital, Iss. 11, 4/02, p6C
Worthington & Qualls indicted in Tenn. for health care fraud, Iss. 10, 3/02, p27

CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES
Accelerated Benefits v. Fla. Insurance Dept., Iss. 8, 1/02, p20E
Re Administrative Subpoena, Doe v. US, 4th Amendment, unreasonable search & seizure, Iss. 2, 7/01, p4*
Chicago Insurance v. Borsody, 5th Amendment, Iss. 5, 10/01, p6C
Davis v. Texas, Iss. 9, 2/02, p4E
Florida v. Bradford, free speech, 1st Amendment, Iss. 1, 6/01, p12C
Florida v. Cronin, 1st Amendment, commercial speech, Iss. 7, 12/01, p4C
Friedman/US v. Rite Aid, due process, separation of powers, Iss. 3, 8/01, p8*
Gonzalez v. Texas, Iss. 7, 12/01, p6*
Hansbrough v. Florida, 1st Amendment, commercial speech, Iss. 2, 7/01, p21*
Horace Mann Insurance v. Monteiro, Iss. 6, 11/01, p18E
Massachusetts v. Susan Fiore, 5th Amendment, Iss. 9, 2/02, p16L
New Jersey v. Sailor, right to jury trial, Iss. 8, 1/02, p4G
Pennsylvania v. Efaw, 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination, Iss. 1, 6/01, p19*
Riley v. St. Luke’s Hospital, separation of powers, Art. II, Iss. 1, 6/01, p3B
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Mallela, Iss. 5, 10/01, p7E
State Farm Indemnity v. Warrington, 5th Amendment, Iss. 12, 5/02, p13H
US v. Mackby, 8th Amendment, excessive fines, Iss. 3, 8/01, p7A
US v. Modi, Iss. 11, 4/02, p10B
US v. Okun, 6th Amendment right to counsel, Iss. 2, 7/01, p17*
US v. Sell, due process, Iss. 10, 3/02, p4E
US v. Whittaker, separation of powers, Iss. 2, 7/01, p18D

CONTEMPT /
CRIMINAL CONTEMPT
US v. Jimenez, Iss. 2, 7/01, p24

CONVENIENCE of the PARTIES
Aetna v. Medtest Express, Iss. 8, 1/02, p8C

COOPERATION
US v. Shyngle, Iss. 3, 8/01, p16C

CORPORATE INTEGRITY AGREEMENT
TAP Pharmaceuticals to pay $875 million to settle fraud charges, 7 indicted for conspiracy, Iss. 5, 10/01, p4*; TAP sentenced to probation & fine, Iss. 7, 12/01, p22

CORPORATE MISCONDUCT
Universal Acupuncture v. State Farm Auto Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p4A
Venditti Clinical Lab owner & managers plead guilty to Medicaid fraud, Iss. 10, 3/02, p26

CREDIT LIFE and DISABILITY INSURANCE
Schlemmer v. North Central Life Insurance, Iss. 8, 1/02, p19D

CREDIT LIFE INSURANCE
Dishman v. American General, Iss. 10, 3/02, p19*; Iss. 12, 5/02, p21D

CRIMINAL ACTIONS
[See also SENTENCING]
Anesthesiologist Seid sentenced for role in billing scam, Iss. 11, 4/02, p24
Arizona v. Wilson, Iss. 1, 6/01, p18*
Re Balfour, Mich. man convicted of killing wife & burning house for insurance, Iss. 12, 5/02, p26
Baptist Medical convictions will not be reviewed, Iss. 8, 1/02, p23
Baranik & others arraigned in New York for operating auto “give up” ring, Iss. 7, 12/01, p24
Re Barber, Okla. man charged with burying tractor & baler for insurance money, Iss. 12, 5/02, p26
Bryant charged in Fla. with abducting children in “Operation Tooth Decay” investigation, Iss. 3, 8/01, p27
Bryant, former Ellis & Ellis lawyer sentenced for insurance larceny, Iss. 8, 1/02, p24
Burnett, accounting clerk & accomplices charged in PA insider fraud case, Iss. 4, 9/01, p21
California v. Allison, Iss. 6, 11/01, p10D
California v. Diep, Iss. 7, 12/01, p16*
California v. Fletcher, Iss. 10, 3/02, p10F
California v. Gofman, Iss. 6, 11/01, p17F
California v. Pero, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14
California v. Wu, Iss. 7, 12/01, p16*
Calif. investigation results in 7 arrested in alleged auto fraud ring, Iss. 1, 6/01, p25
Calif. Proposition 44 tightens penalties for chiropractors guilty of insurance fraud, Iss. 10, 3/02, p27
Chusid sentenced to prison for false water damage claim, Iss. 9, 2/02, p22
Clayton Emergency Transportation owner DiGiorgio sentenced for Medicare fraud, Iss. 8, 1/02, p23
Coalition Against Insurance Fraud releases study showing criminal convictions up, Iss. 2, 7/01, p25
Re Courtney, pharmacist pleads guilty to diluting chemotherapy drugs, Iss. 10, 3/02, p26
Darner, chiropractor sentenced to 5 five years prison & restitution for billing scam, Iss. 6, 11/01, p24
Davis v. Texas, Iss. 9, 2/02, p4E
Devoney v. Retirement Board, Iss. 12, 5/02, p16A
Dickey, Bell & Lopez indicted & arrested on health care fraud charges, Iss. 1, 6/01, p25
Ekong arrested in Calif. on 9 felony charges for insurance fraud, Iss. 3, 8/01, p26
Empire HealthChoice v. TAP Pharmaceutical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10F
Fireman’s Fund v. Stites, Iss. 3, 8/01, p24*
Florida v. Bradford, Iss. 1, 6/01, p12C
Florida v. Cronin, dismissal of criminal charges affirmed, Iss. 7, 12/01, p4C
Florida PIP sweep nets 17 arrests in staged auto accident scheme, Iss. 4, 9/01, p21
Fontanella, NJ chiropractor sentenced for overbilling, Iss. 5, 10/01, p24
Freeman-Anderson charged in fraudulent World Trade Center claims, Iss. 6, 11/01, p24
Gonzalez v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*; Iss. 7, 12/01, p6*
Hambarian v. Orange Co. Court, Iss. 10, 3/02, p24*; Iss. 11, 4/02, p21*
Hansbrough v. Florida, conviction reversed, Iss. 2, 7/01, p21*
HCA announces understanding on Medicare cost reports, agrees to pay $250 million, Iss. 11, 4/02, p4
Heath of Atlanta & others charged in Tenn. with viatical fraud, Iss. 5, 10/01, p14
Hudson Co. NJ authorities indict 187 in auto insurance fraud ring, Iss. 2, 7/01, p24
Igbinoba v. Texas, Iss. 4, 9/01, p6H
Jarnigan v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*
Keller & Woodard, ambulance co. owners sentenced for Medicare fraud, Iss. 8, 1/02, p23
Re Kemper, St. Louis woman charged with murder in son’s fire death, Iss. 11, 4/02, p22
Kentucky federal grand jury indicts 16 on viatical fraud, Iss. 8, 1/01, p22
Khalili v. Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Iss. 2/02, p18H
Kongsiri & wife sentenced in fake-death scheme, Iss. 1, 6/01, p7
Lauersen, NY fertility doctor sentenced for health care fraud, Iss. 5, 10/01, p24
Re Lawrence, Denver chiropractor convicted of fraud, Iss. 9, 2/02, p22
Louisiana v. Deokaran, Iss. 6, 11/01, p19*
Louisiana v. Joshlin, reversal of conviction, new trial, Iss. 6, 11/01, p14I
Louisiana indicts 16 in staged accident scheme, Iss. 10, 3/02, p27
Low v. Golden Eagle Insurance, Iss. 9, 2/02, p14C
Massachusetts v. Susan Fiore, Iss. 9, 2/02, p16L
Re Mass. Grand Jury, Iss. 5, 10/01, p15F
Mateyka pleads guilty to SS disability fraud, Iss. 9, 2/02, p22
McCarthy family charged with fraud, forgery & larceny in NY, Iss. 4, 9/01, p21
Mega Universal Oxygen owners sentenced to jail time for Medicaid fraud, Iss. 6, 11/01, p13
Mississippi v. Leedom, Iss. 5, 10/01, p10*
Mitchell, Miami doctor charged with viatical fraud, Iss. 1, 6/01, p8
Mize, former insurance adjuster please guilty to accident fraud, Iss. 7, 12/01, p24
New Jersey v. Thomas, Iss. 12, 5/02, p5*
New Jersey indicts 29 in staged accident insurance scam, Iss. 3, 8/01, p26
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10; NYPD administrative aide Lovander pleads guilty to auto fraud ring role, Iss. 8, 1/02, p23; doctors Zharov & Bezabeth plead guilty in car scam, Iss. 11, 4/02, p24
New York v. McIntire, Iss. 6, 11/01, p6B
NY Insurance Dept. forms anti-fraud task force to root out bad World Trade Center claims, Iss. 5, 10/01, p22
New York’s fraud sweep nets 81 charged, Iss. 5, 10/01, p23
Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Gambrel, Iss. 8, 1/02, p22
Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Hartsock, Iss. 8, 1/02, p22
“Operation Medical Deception” results in 16 Fla. arrests for health fraud, Iss. 11, 4/02, p24
Operation Street Sweep, NY sting nets 45 charged in $1.6 million auto insurance give-up ring, Iss. 10, 3/02, p16
Paolino, osteopath charged in PA with more than 1,000 counts of insurance fraud, Iss. 3, 8/01, p26
Pennsylvania v. Efaw, Iss. 1, 6/01, p19*
Re Peterson, Minn. clinic employee sentenced to 2 years for health care fraud & money laundering, Iss. 12, 5/02, p26
Provident Life & Accident v. O’Connor, Iss. 9, 2/02, p7G
Razzaq charged in fraudulent World Trade Center claims, Iss. 6, 11/01, p24; Iss. 7, 12/01, p20; Razzaq sentenced in La. for faking wife’s WTC death, Iss. 12, 5/02, p3
Rieth sentenced to 5 years for arson & theft by fraud, Iss. 6, 11/01, p24
Roberts, Tenn. insurance adjuster indicted, Iss. 3, 8/01, p26; guilty pleas entered in insider fraud case, Iss. 6, 11/01, p25
Rodriguez arrested in Sacramento for workers’ comp fraud, Iss. 3, 8/01, p26
Re Rosania, NJ chiropractor sentenced to 4 years for bribes, Iss. 11, 4/02, p23
Re Ruiz, runner sentenced to 3 years for staged accident ring, Iss. 20, 3/02, p26
Seigel, Conn. neurologist pleads guilty to mail fraud, Iss. 7, 12/01, p24
Soileau sentenced to 5 years prison for defrauding Medicare, Iss. 4, 9/01, p20
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Mallela, Iss. 5, 10/01, p7E
Sterling Insurance v. Chase, Iss. 6, 11/01, p4A
Re Struck, Colo. man accused of staging accidents for a living, Iss. 12, 5/02, p26
Suen, doctor to serve 18 months for billing fraud, Iss. 6, 11/01, p25
TAP Pharmaceuticals to pay $875 million to settle fraud charges, 7 indicted for conspiracy, Iss. 5, 10/01, p4*; TAP sentenced to probation & fine, Iss. 7, 12/01, p22
Terrorist attack scams result in 23 being charged, Iss. 10, 3/02, p26
Thompson, Texas man sentenced to 20 years for Medicaid fraud, Iss. 5, 10/01, p24
Thornton & Leflore, Miss. insurance agents indicted for life insurance fraud scheme, Iss. 1, 6/01, p25
Tu v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*
US v. Antoun, Iss. 9, 2/02, p10F
US v. Bell, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14
US v. Benavides, Iss. 7, 12/01, p19*
US v. Broussard, Iss. 10, 3/02, p8*
US v. Clark, Iss. 8, 1/02, p13*
US v. Correia, Iss. 9, 2/02, p17
US v. DeGeorge, Iss. 10, 3/02, p11
US v. DeSalvo, Iss. 12, 5/02, p18*
US v. Dona Medical, Iss. 7, 12/01, p21*
US v. Friedman, Iss. 11, 4/02, p15
US v. Gray, Iss. 7, 12/01, p18D
US v. Greenfield, Iss. 4, 9/01, p12F
US v. Haber, Iss. 1, 6/01, p17*
US v. Haswell, Iss. 6, 11/01, p14
US v. Haught, Iss. 12, 5/02, p7*
US v. Hawkins, Iss. 3, 8/01, p22*
US v. Hickman, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*; Iss. 10, 3/02, p7
US v. Hodge, Iss. 7, 12/01, p7I
US v. Jamieson, Iss. 9, 2/02, p6*
US v. Jimenez, Iss. 2, 7/01, p24
US v. Lafontaine, Iss. 9, 2/02, p13
US v. Mackby, Iss. 3, 8/01, p7A
US v. Mazzola, Iss. 11, 4/02, p21D*
US v. McGovern, Iss. 8, 1/02, p15
US v. Mercer, Iss. 5, 10/01, p14*
US v. Miller, clarification, Iss. 1, 6/01, p26
US v. Mills, Iss. 12, 5/02, p5K
US v. Modi, Iss. 11, 4/02, p10B
US v. Mubang, Iss. 2, 7/01, p24
US v. Najjar, Iss. 1, 6/01, p6
US v. Okun, Iss. 2, 7/01, p17*
US v. Rutherford, Iss. 2, 7/01, p15
US v. Rybicki, Iss. 12, 5/02, p10E
US v. Sell, Iss. 10, 3/02, p4E
US v. Shyngle, Iss. 3, 8/01, p16C
US v. Smith, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11K
US v. Stafford, Iss. 5, 10/01, p13
US v. Sykes, Iss. 2, 7/01, p24
US v. Thomas, Iss. 5, 10/01, p9D; Iss. 12, 5/02, p15*
US v. Thurston, Iss. 8, 1/02, p14
US v. Turquitt, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11*; Iss. 10, 3/02, p10
US v. United Memorial Hospital, Iss. 11, 4/02, p6C
US v. Veysey, Iss. 7, 12/01, p14
US v. Whiteside, convictions reversed, Iss. 11, 4/02, p3E
US v. Whittaker, Iss. 1, 6/01, p14E; Iss. 2, 7/01, p18D; Iss. 5, 10/01, p17A; Iss. 8, 1/02, p8*
US v. Wise, Iss. 3, 8/01, p17E
US/Florida/Flewelling v. Goldstar Healthcare, Iss. 12, 5/02, p8
US/Schilling v. KPMG Peat Marwick, Iss. 6, 11/01, p13H
Venditti Clinical Lab owner & managers plead guilty to Medicaid fraud, Iss. 10, 3/02, p26
Re Welch, man sentenced to 5 years for using transport service to defraud Medicaid, Iss. 12, 5/02, p26
Wheeldon sentenced for SS disability fraud, Iss. 9, 2/02, p22
Worthington & Qualls indicted in Tenn. for health care fraud, Iss. 10, 3/02, p27

“DEATH of AMERICAN
CITIZEN ABROAD” REPORT
Kongsiri & wife sentenced in fake-death scheme, Iss. 1, 6/01, p7

DECEIT / INTENT to DECEIVE or DEFRAUD
Allstate Insurance v. Davidson Medical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*
Davis v. Texas, Iss. 9, 2/02, p4E
Dishman v. American General, Iss. 12, 5/02, p21D
Ehrlich v. Berkshire Life Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p18*
General Star Indemnity v. Chase Manhattan Bank, Iss. 12, 5/02, p22*
Igbinoba v. Texas, Iss. 4, 9/01, p6H
Horace Mann Insurance v. Monteiro, Iss. 6, 11/01, p18E
Massachusetts v. Susan Fiore, Iss. 9, 2/02, p16L
Rowe v. MetLife, Iss. 2, 7/01, p14B
St. Paul Fire & Marine v. Ellis & Ellis, Iss. 4, 9/01, p14A
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Mallela, Iss. 5, 10/01, p7E
US v. Greenfield, Iss. 4, 9/01, p12F
US v. Modi, Iss. 11, 4/02, p10B
US v. Whittaker, Iss. 1, 6/01, p14E; Iss. 2, 7/01, p18D

DECEPTIVE INSURANCE PRACTICES
York v. JC Penney Life Insurance, Iss. 2, 7/01, p16*

DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES
Nevada v. Abbott Labs, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10*
Progressive Northeastern Insurance v. Advanced Diagnostic, Iss. 3, 8/01, p15D
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Mallela, Iss. 5, 10/01, p7E
York v. JC Penney Life Insurance, Iss. 2, 7/01, p16*

DEFAULT JUDGMENT
JPMorgan Chase Bank v. Liberty Mutual Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p18*
Metropolitan Property & Casualty v. Battista, Iss. 4, 9/01, p5G
St. Paul Fire & Marine v. Clark, Iss. 11, 4/02, p8G
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Stein, Iss. 7, 12/01, p3F

DEFAMATION
Bradley v. General Accident Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p11*
Horace Mann Insurance v. Monteiro, Iss. 6, 11/01, p18E
McCalla v. Royal Maccabees Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p16B

DELAY
Bean v. Calif. Fair Plan, Iss. 6, 11/01, p8M
Caserta v. State Farm Fire & Casualty, Iss. 6, 11/01, p4
Kilmer v. Connecticut Indemnity, Iss. 10, 3/02, p15*
Langley v. Federal Kemper Life, Iss. 5, 10/01, p18B
Sichel v. UnumProvident, Iss. 12, 5/02, p19*
Westen v. Farmers Insurance, Iss. 7, 15A

DENTISTS
Allstate Insurance v. Nandi, Iss. 2, 7/01, p20*
US v. Sell, Iss. 10, 3/02, p4E

DIRECTED VERDICT
Allstate Insurance v. Voyles, Iss. 9, 2/02, p13B
St. Paul Fire & Marine v. Clark, Iss. 11, 4/02, p8G

DIRECTORS and
OFFICERS (D&O) POLICIES
Re Enron, Iss. 9, 2/02, p20*; Iss. 12, 5/02, p25C*

DISABILITY INSURANCE
Adzick v. UNUM Life Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/01, p22L
Dishman v. Unum Life Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p15*
Dominguez v. Mutual Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p18C
Ehrlich v. Berkshire Life Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p18*
Kent v. Minnesota Mutual Life, Iss. 6, 11/01, p20K
McCalla v. Royal Maccabees Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p16B
McCarthy family charged with fraud, forgery & larceny in NY, Iss. 4, 9/01, p21
Re Murphy, Iss. 9, 2/02, p8D
Provident Life & Accident v. O’Connor, Iss. 9, 2/02, p7G
Provident Life & Casualty Insurance v. Ginther, Iss. 11, 4/02, p19F
Sichel v. UnumProvident, Iss. 12, 5/02, p19*
US v. DeGeorge, Iss. 10, 3/02, p11
US v. Haber, Iss. 1, 6/01, p17*
US v. Mercer, Iss. 5, 10/01, p14*
Volpe v. Paul Revere Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p19*

DISCLAIMER
Chase Manhattan Bank v. AXA Reassurance UK, Iss. 3, 8/01, p23B
JPMorgan Chase Bank v. Liberty Mutual Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p18*

DISCOVERY
JPMorgan Chase Bank v. Liberty Mutual Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p18*
Re Mass. Grand Jury, Iss. 5, 10/01, p15F
US v. United Memorial Hospital, Iss. 11, 4/02, p6C

Bank Records
Re Administrative Subpoena, Doe v. US, Iss. 2, 7/01, p4*
Re Administrative Subpoena, Smith v. US, Iss. 2, 7/01, p6*

Depositions
Bean v. Calif. Fair Plan, Iss. 6, 11/01, p8M
California v. Post, Iss. 8, 1/02, p3*
Fakhouri v. Banner Life Insurance, Iss. 3, 8/01, p6*
Golden Rule Insurance v. Schwartz, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*
Langley v. Federal Kemper Life, Iss. 5, 10/01, p18B
TIG Insurance v. Blacker, Iss. 12, 5/02, p24J
Volpe v. Paul Revere Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p19*

Employment Information
Dishman v. Unum Life Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p15*

Financial Records / Tax Returns
Re Administrative Subpoena, Doe v. US, Iss. 2, 7/01, p4*
Re Administrative Subpoena, Smith v. US, Iss. 2, 7/01, p6*
Adzick v. UNUM Life Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/01, p22L
Dishman v. Unum Life Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p15*
Ehrlich v. Berkshire Life Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p18*

Grand Jury Material
US v. Mazzola, Iss. 11, 4/02, p21D*

Insurers’ Underwriting Guidelines
Rowe v. MetLife, Iss. 2, 7/01, p14B

Lease Agreements
Re Administrative Subpoena, Doe v. US, Iss. 2, 7/01, p4*

Medical History / Medical Records
Dishman v. Unum Life Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p15*
Fakhouri v. Banner Life Insurance, Iss. 3, 8/01, p6*
Freeman v. Allstate Life Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p7*
Kent v. Minnesota Mutual Life, Iss. 6, 11/01, p20K
Langley v. Federal Kemper Life, Iss. 5, 10/01, p18B
McCalla v. Royal Maccabees Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p16B
Mississippi v. Leedom, Iss. 5, 10/01, p10*
Provident Life & Accident v. O’Connor, Iss. 9, 2/02, p7G
Rivas v. Mid-Century Insurance, Iss. 12, 5/02, p17B
St. Paul Fire & Marine v. Ellis & Ellis, Iss. 4, 9/01, p14A
US v. Stafford, Iss. 5, 10/01, p13

Patient Files
Re Administrative Subpoena, Doe v. US, Iss. 2, 7/01, p4*
Re Administrative Subpoena, Smith v. US, Iss. 2, 7/01, p6*

Social Security Earnings Statements
Ehrlich v. Berkshire Life Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p18*

Underwriting Guidelines
Ehrlich v. Berkshire Life Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p18*

Videotaped Evidence
California v. Post, Iss. 8, 1/02, p3*
Cristofaro v. Superior National Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/01, p16J
Gonzalez v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*
Jarnigan v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*
Kongsiri & wife sentenced in fake-death scheme, Iss. 1, 6/01, p7
Provident Life & Accident v. O’Connor, Iss. 9, 2/02, p7G
Sichel v. UnumProvident, Iss. 12, 5/02, p19*
Tu v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*
Volpe v. Paul Revere Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p19*

DISCRIMINATION
St. Paul Reinsurance v. Commercial Financial, Iss. 1, 6/01, p22*

DIVERSION of MONIES
Louisiana v. Deokaran, Iss. 6, 11/01, p19*

EARTHQUAKE
Bean v. Calif. Fair Plan, Iss. 6, 11/01, p8M

EMOTIONAL DISTRESS
Caserta v. State Farm Fire & Casualty, Iss. 6, 11/01, p4
Charter Oak Fire Insurance v. Blue Sky, Iss. 5, 10/01, p22*
Lungu v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Iss. 7, 12/01, p20E
McCalla v. Royal Maccabees Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p16B

EMPLOYER RETALIATION
Grim v. Missouri Patient Care, Iss. 3, 8/01, p18*
Lungu v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Iss. 7, 12/01, p20E

EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
LIABILITY INSURANCE / EPL
St. Paul Reinsurance v. Commercial Financial, Iss. 1, 6/01, p22*

ENTERPRISE CORRUPTION
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10; NYPD administrative aide Lovander pleads guilty to auto fraud ring role, Iss. 8, 1/02, p23
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Mallela, Iss. 5, 10/01, p7E

ENVIRONMENTAL COVERAGE
Rohm & Haas v. Continental Casualty, Iss. 5, 10/01, p20*

ERRORS / OVERSIGHTS
Golden Rule Insurance v. Schwartz, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*

ERRORS and OMISSIONS LIABILITY POLICIES
Travelers Casualty & Surety v. Castegnaro v. Utica Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p24*

ESCROW AGENT
First Penn-Pacific Life Insurance v. Evans, Iss. 2, 7/01, p10C

ESTOPPEL
Hamilton v. State Farm Fire & Casualty, Iss. 6, 11/01, p7*
St. Paul Fire & Marine v. Clark, Iss. 11, 4/02, p8G
Tennessee Farmers Insurance v. Westmoreland, Iss. 1, 6/01, p20D

EVIDENCE
Davis v. Texas, Iss. 9, 2/02, p4E
Massachusetts v. Susan Fiore, Iss. 9, 2/02, p16L
Provident Life & Accident v. O’Connor, Iss. 9, 2/02, p7G
US v. Modi, Iss. 11, 4/02, p10B
US v. Whiteside, Iss. 11, 4/02, p3E

Circumstantial Evidence
Allstate Insurance v. Voyles, Iss. 9, 2/02, p13B

Destruction of Evidence
Rohm & Haas v. Continental Casualty, Iss. 5, 10/01, p20*

Fabricated Evidence
St. Paul Fire & Marine v. Ellis & Ellis, Iss. 4, 9/01, p14A

Fingerprint Identification
Igbinoba v. Texas, Iss. 4, 9/01, p6H

Hearsay Evidence
Travelers Insurance v. Namerow, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11E

Missing
Gonzalez v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*
Jarnigan v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*
Tu v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*

Perjured Testimony
Sterbcow v. Atlantic Mutual Insurance, Iss. 9, 2/02, p17A

Prior Conviction
Davis v. Texas, Iss. 9, 2/02, p4E

EXAMINATION UNDER OATH / EUO
Kilmer v. Connecticut Indemnity, Iss. 10, 3/02, p15*
Oregon Mutual Insurance v. Barton, Iss. 8, 1/02, p16B
Smythe v. Safeco Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p16*
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Makris, Iss. 12, 5/02, p14I
State Farm Indemnity v. Warrington, Iss. 12, 5/02, p13H

EXCESS INSURANCE
Rohm & Haas v. Continental Casualty, Iss. 5, 10/01, p20*

EXCESSIVE AWARD
Provident Life & Accident v. O’Connor, Iss. 9, 2/02, p7G

EXEMPLARY DAMAGES
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Stein, Iss. 7, 12/01, p3F

FALSE ADVERTISING
Volpe v. Paul Revere Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p19*

FALSE DEATH CERTIFICATE / FAKED DEATH
Allen & Gavett arrested for World Trade Center false death claims, Iss. 7, 12/01, p19*
California v. Pero, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14
Freeman-Anderson charged in fraudulent World Trade Center claims, Iss. 6, 11/01, p24
Kongsiri & wife sentenced in fake-death scheme, Iss. 1, 6/01, p7
Louisiana v. Joshlin, Iss. 6, 11/01, p14I
NY Insurance Dept. forms anti-fraud task force to root out bad World Trade Center claims, Iss. 5, 10/01, p22
Razzaq charged in fraudulent World Trade Center claims, Iss. 6, 11/01, p24; Iss. 7, 12/01, p20; Razzaq sentenced in La. for faking wife’s WTC death, Iss. 12, 5/02, p3
Terrorist attack scams result in 23 being charged, Iss. 10, 3/02, p26
US v. Rutherford, Iss. 2, 7/01, p15
US v. Veysey, Iss. 7, 12/01, p14
Re Varela, woman arrested in Fla. for faking WTC death, Iss. 12, 5/02, p3

FALSE HOSPITAL COST REPORTS
HCA announces understanding on Medicare cost reports, agrees to pay $250 million, Iss. 11, 4/02, p4
US v. Whiteside, Iss. 11, 4/02, p3E
US/Schilling v. KPMG Peat Marwick, Iss. 6, 11/01, p13H

FEDERAL HEALTH BENEFITS
PROGRAM / FEHBP
PacifiCare to pay feds $87.3 million to settle alleged FCA violations, Iss. 12, 5/02, p6

FICTITIOUS NAMES
Igbinoba v. Texas, Iss. 4, 9/01, p6H
St. Paul Fire & Marine v. Ellis & Ellis, Iss. 4, 9/01, p14A
US v. Rutherford, Iss. 2, 7/01, p15
US v. Shyngle, Iss. 3, 8/01, p16C
US v. Thomas, Iss. 5, 10/01, p9D; Iss. 12, 5/02, p15*

FIDUCIARY DUTY
Charter Oak Fire Insurance v. Blue Sky, Iss. 5, 10/01, p22*
Chase Manhattan Bank v. AXA Reassurance UK, Iss. 3, 8/01, p23B
Hambarian v. Orange Co. Court, Iss. 10, 3/02, p24*
Provident Life & Casualty Insurance v. Ginther, Iss. 11, 4/02, p19F
Re Terrorism, insurers face delicate balance in adjusting disaster claims for World Trade Center & Pentagon attacks, Iss. 4, 9/01, p4

FILM FINANCING
General Star Indemnity v. Chase Manhattan Bank, Iss. 12, 5/02, p22*

FINES / PENALTIES
Allstate Insurance v. Voyles, Iss. 9, 2/02, p13B
Anderson, Kids Connection doctor to pay $3 million in fines to settle Medicaid fraud charges, Iss. 4, 9/01, p21; fraud charges against doctor dismissed, Iss. 5, 10/01, p24
Anesthesiologist Seid sentenced for role in billing scam, Iss. 11, 4/02, p24
Calif. Proposition 44 tightens penalties for chiropractors guilty of insurance fraud, Iss. 10, 3/02, p27
Cheaper Car Insurance Act proposed to make auto insurance fraud a federal crime, Iss. 11, 4/02, p23
Chusid sentenced to prison for false water damage claim, Iss. 9, 2/02, p22
Empire HealthChoice v. TAP Pharmaceutical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10F
Georgia v. Gavitt, Iss. 12, 5/02, p3
Gonzalez v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*
Igbinoba v. Texas, Iss. 4, 9/01, p6H
Lauersen, NY fertility doctor sentenced for health care fraud, Iss. 5, 10/01, p24
New Jersey v. Sailor, Iss. 8, 1/02, p4G
Re Ruiz, runner sentenced to 3 years for staged accident ring, Iss. 20, 3/02, p26
Soileau sentenced to 5 years prison for defrauding Medicare, Iss. 4, 9/01, p20
Sterling Insurance v. Chase, Iss. 6, 11/01, p4A
TAP Pharmaceuticals to pay $875 million to settle fraud charges, 7 indicted for conspiracy, Iss. 5, 10/01, p4*; TAP sentenced to probation & fine, Iss. 7, 12/01, p22
Tennessee enacts tough anti-fraud law, Iss. 5, 10/01, p24
Tu v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*
US v. Haught, Iss. 12, 5/02, p7*
US v. Hodge, Iss. 7, 12/01, p7I
US v. Mackby, Iss. 3, 8/01, p7A
US v. Patient Transfer, Iss. 3, 8/01, p17F
US v. Rybicki, Iss. 12, 5/02, p10E
US v. Thurston, Iss. 8, 1/02, p14
US v. Whiteside, Iss. 11, 4/02, p3E
Zharov & Bezabeth, doctors plead guilty in car scam, Iss. 11, 4/02, p24

FLOOD
US v. Okun, Iss. 2, 7/01, p17*

FOOD and DRUG ADMINISTRATION / FDA
FDA Approval
Catholic Healthcare West chain & Justice Dept. reach $10.75 million settlement, Iss. 3, 8/01, p18
Justice Dept. announces settlements with 7 hospitals, Iss. 1, 6/01, p5

FOREIGN ISSUES / FOREIGN CASES
Kongsiri & wife sentenced in fake-death scheme, Iss. 1, 6/01, p7
US v. Rutherford, Iss. 2, 7/01, p15
Whiten v. Pilot Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p12*

FORGERY / FORGED DOCUMENTS
Burnett, accounting clerk & accomplices charged in PA insider fraud case, Iss. 4, 9/01, p21
Fakhouri v. Banner Life Insurance, Iss. 3, 8/01, p6*
Freeman-Anderson charged in fraudulent World Trade Center claims, Iss. 6, 11/01, p24
Igbinoba v. Texas, Iss. 4, 9/01, p6H
McCarthy family charged with fraud, forgery & larceny in NY, Iss. 4, 9/01, p21
Mississippi v. Leedom, Iss. 5, 10/01, p10*
New Jersey v. Thomas, Iss. 12, 5/02, p5*
St. Paul Fire & Marine v. Clark, Iss. 11, 4/02, p8G
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Stein, Iss. 7, 12/01, p3F
Sterbcow v. Atlantic Mutual Insurance, Iss. 9, 2/02, p17A
Terrorist attack scams result in 23 being charged, Iss. 10, 3/02, p26
Travelers Casualty & Surety v. Castegnaro v. Utica Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p24*
US v. Clark, Iss. 8, 1/02, p13*
US v. Dona Medical, Iss. 7, 12/01, p21*
US v. Haught, Iss. 12, 5/02, p7*
US v. Hickman, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*; Iss. 10, 3/02, p7
US v. Hodge, Iss. 7, 12/01, p7I

FORUM SELECTION
Mayard-Paul v. Mega Life & Health, Iss. 9, 2/02, p20*

FRANCHISE
US v. Miller, clarification, Iss. 1, 6/01, p26

FRAUD EXCLUSION
Chicago Insurance v. Borsody, Iss. 5, 10/01, p6C

FRAUDULENT DIAGNOSIS
US v. Najjar, Iss. 1, 6/01, p6

FRAUDULENTLY-OBTAINED MONIES
[See also INVESTORS/INVESTMENTS/INVESTMENT FRAUD and/or THEFT by DECEPTION]
Thornton & Leflore, Miss. insurance agents indicted for life insurance fraud scheme, Iss. 1, 6/01, p25
US v. Haber, Iss. 1, 6/01, p17*

FRAUDULENTLY-PROCURED POLICIES /
FRAUDULENTLY-OBTAINED POLICIES
Accelerated Benefits v. Fla. Insurance Dept., Iss. 8, 1/02, p20E
California v. Diep, Iss. 7, 12/01, p16*
California v. Wu, Iss. 7, 12/01, p16*
Davis v. Texas, Iss. 9, 2/02, p4E
First Penn-Pacific Life Insurance v. Evans, Iss. 2, 7/01, p10C
Heath of Atlanta & others charged in Tenn. with viatical fraud, Iss. 5, 10/01, p14
Mixon v. Great Southern Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p17D
Re Mutual Benefits, Iss. 2, 7/01, p9A
US v. Jamieson, Iss. 9, 2/02, p6*
US v. Stafford, Iss. 5, 10/01, p13

FUNDING
New Jersey awards $2.5 million to counties to fight fraud, Iss. 1, 6/01, p26

FUNERAL HOMES
Funeral home operator March accused of fraud, Iss. 9, 2/02, p23
New Jersey v. Thomas, Iss. 12, 5/02, p5*

GAP FINANCING
Chase Manhattan Bank v. AXA Reassurance UK, Iss. 3, 8/01, p23B

GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION
Friedman/US v. Rite Aid, Iss. 3, 8/01, p8*
Riley v. St. Luke’s Hospital, Iss. 1, 6/01, p3B
US/Boyd v. Mercy Health Care, Iss. 2, 7/01, p8*

GROUP DISABILITY INSURANCE
[See DISABILITY INSURANCE]

HEAD START PROGRAMS
Florida v. Cherry, Iss. 4, 9/01, p8L

HEALTH CARE / HEALTH INSURANCE
Re Administrative Subpoena, Doe v. US, Iss. 2, 7/01, p4*
Re Administrative Subpoena, Smith v. US, Iss. 2, 7/01, p6*
Aetna v. Medtest Express, Iss. 8, 1/02, p8C
Affiliated Professional Home Health Care offices sentenced, Iss. 8, 1/02, p23
Allstar Care v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Iss. 10, 3/02, p6B
Allstate Indemnity v. Tsilionis, Iss. 7, 12/01, p12/01, p13
Allstate Insurance v. Nandi, Iss. 2, 7/01, p20*
Allstate Insurance v. Nguyen, Iss. 7, 12/01, p7J*
Allstate New Jersey Insurance v. Benn, Iss. 11, 4/02, p16*
Anderson, Kids Connection doctor to pay $3 million in fines to settle Medicaid fraud charges, Iss. 4, 9/01, p21; fraud charges against doctor dismissed, Iss. 5, 10/01, p24
Anesthesiologist Seid sentenced for role in billing scam, Iss. 11, 4/02, p24
Re Burns, et al., WV chiropractors and consultant indicted for fraud, Iss. 10, 3/02, p26
Catholic Healthcare West chain & Justice Dept. reach $10.75 million settlement, Iss. 3, 8/01, p18
Colley v. Conseco Medico Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p4A
Dickey, Bell & Lopez indicted & arrested on health care fraud charges, Iss. 1, 6/01, p25
Empire HealthChoice v. TAP Pharmaceutical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10F
Florida v. Cherry, Iss. 4, 9/01, p8L
Golden Rule Insurance v. Schwartz, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*
Grim v. Missouri Patient Care, Iss. 3, 8/01, p18*
HCA announces understanding on Medicare cost reports, agrees to pay $250 million, Iss. 11, 4/02, p4
Justice Dept. announces settlements with 7 hospitals, Iss. 1, 6/01, p5
Re Lawrence, Denver chiropractor convicted of fraud, Iss. 9, 2/02, p22
Liberty Mutual Insurance v. Neuro Muscular Medical, Iss. 6, 11/01, p19
Lungu v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Iss. 7, 12/01, p20E
Madrid v. HealthSouth, Iss. 1, 6/01, p6
Mayard-Paul v. Mega Life & Health, Iss. 9, 2/02, p20*
McClatchey sentenced to home detention & probation in Medicare scheme, Iss. 4, 9/01, p20
Mega Universal Oxygen owners sentenced to jail time for Medicaid fraud, Iss. 6, 11/01, p13
Minn. Assn. of Nurse Anesthetists v. Allina Health, Iss. 12, 5/02, p8*
National Health Care Anti-Fraud Assn. to accredit health fraud investigators, Iss. 6, 11/01, p24
Nevada v. Abbott Labs, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10*
“Operation Medical Deception” results in 16 Fla. arrests for health fraud, Iss. 11, 4/02, p24
PacifiCare to pay feds $87.3 million to settle alleged FCA violations, Iss. 12, 5/02, p6
Paracelsus Healthcare settles government’s physician self-referral violation claims, Iss. 1, 6/01, p6
Re Peterson, Minn. clinic employee sentenced to 2 years for health care fraud & money laundering, Iss. 12, 5/02, p26
Phillips & Weaver sentenced to prison time for Medicaid fraud, Iss. 7, 12/01, p24
Progressive Northeastern Insurance v. Advanced Diagnostic, Iss. 3, 8/01, p15D
Seigel, Conn. neurologist pleads guilty to mail fraud, Iss. 7, 12/01, p24
Soileau sentenced to 5 years prison for defrauding Medicare, Iss. 4, 9/01, p20
St. Paul Fire & Marine v. Clark, Iss. 11, 4/02, p8G
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Abjandadze, Iss. 5, 10/01, p9*
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Mallela, Iss. 5, 10/01, p7E
TAP Pharmaceuticals to pay $875 million to settle fraud charges, 7 indicted for conspiracy, Iss. 5, 10/01, p4*; TAP sentenced to probation & fine, Iss. 7, 12/01, p22
Tennessee enacts tough anti-fraud law, Iss. 5, 10/01, p24
Thompson, Texas man sentenced to 20 years for Medicaid fraud, Iss. 5, 10/01, p24
US v. Bell, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14
US v. Broussard, Iss. 10, 3/02, p8*
US v. Clark, Iss. 8, 1/02, p13*
US v. Dona Medical, Iss. 7, 12/01, p21*
US v. Haswell, Iss. 6, 11/01, p14
US v. Haught, Iss. 12, 5/02, p7*
US v. Hickman, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*; Iss. 10, 3/02, p7
US v. Hodge, Iss. 7, 12/01, p7I
US v. Jimenez, Iss. 2, 7/01, p24
US v. Lafontaine, Iss. 9, 2/02, p13
US v. McGovern, Iss. 8, 1/02, p15
US v. Mubang, Iss. 2, 7/01, p24
US v. Najjar, Iss. 1, 6/01, p6
US v. Olstein, Iss. 2, 7/01, p9*
US v. Sell, Iss. 10, 3/02, p4E
US v. Shyngle, Iss. 3, 8/01, p16C
US v. Thomas, Iss. 5, 10/01, p9D; Iss. 12, 5/02, p15*
US v. Thurston, Iss. 8, 1/02, p14
US v. United Memorial Hospital, Iss. 11, 4/02, p6C
US v. Whiteside, Iss. 11, 4/02, p3E
US/Schilling v. KPMG Peat Marwick, Iss. 6, 11/01, p13H
Universal Acupuncture v. State Farm Auto Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p4A
Worthington & Qualls indicted in Tenn. for health care fraud, Iss. 10, 3/02, p27

HEALTH CARE FINANCING
ADMINISTRATION
US v. Thurston, Iss. 8, 1/02, p14

HEALTH MAINTENANCE
ORGANIZATIONS / HMOs
[See also HEALTH CARE/HEALTH INSURANCE]
PacifiCare to pay feds $87.3 million to settle alleged FCA violations, Iss. 12, 5/02, p6

HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE
[See also PROPERTY INSURANCE]
Courtney v. Nationwide Fire Insurance, Iss. 8, 1/02, p17H
DeSoet v. 20th Century Insurance, Iss. 8, 1/02, p18*
Devoney v. Retirement Board, Iss. 12, 5/02, p16A
Ekong arrested in Calif. on 9 felony charges for insurance fraud, Iss. 3, 8/01, p26
Hamilton v. State Farm Fire & Casualty, Iss. 6, 11/01, p7*
New York’s fraud sweep nets 81 charged, Iss. 5, 10/01, p23
Smythe v. Safeco Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p16*
Tennessee Farmers Insurance v. Westmoreland, Iss. 1, 6/01, p20D
Re Terrorism, insurers face delicate balance in adjusting disaster claims for World Trade Center & Pentagon attacks, Iss. 4, 9/01, p4
US v. Veysey, Iss. 7, 12/01, p14
Westen v. Farmers Insurance, Iss. 7, 15A
Whiten v. Pilot Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p12*

HOSPITAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE POLICY
[See also HEALTH CARE / HEALTH INSURANCE]
American Income Life Insurance v. Hollins, Iss. 2, 7/01, p7E

HOSPITALS / MEDICAL CLINICS
Allstate Insurance v. Davidson Medical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*
Allstate Insurance v. Nandi, Iss. 2, 7/01, p20*
Allstate Insurance v. Nguyen, Iss. 7, 12/01, p7J*
Catholic Healthcare West chain & Justice Dept. reach $10.75 million settlement, Iss. 3, 8/01, p18
Florida PIP sweep nets 17 arrests in staged auto accident scheme, Iss. 4, 9/01, p21
Justice Dept. announces settlements with 7 hospitals, Iss. 1, 6/01, p5
Minn. Assn. of Nurse Anesthetists v. Allina Health, Iss. 12, 5/02, p8*
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10; NYPD administrative aide Lovander pleads guilty to auto fraud ring role, Iss. 8, 1/02, p23
Paracelsus Healthcare settles government’s physician self-referral violation claims, Iss. 1, 6/01, p6
US v. Bell, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14
US v. Hawkins, Iss. 3, 8/01, p22*
US v. Shyngle, Iss. 3, 8/01, p16C
US v. Whiteside, Iss. 11, 4/02, p3E
US/Schilling v. KPMG Peat Marwick, Iss. 6, 11/01, p13H

IDENTITY THEFT
California v. Pero, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14
Igbinoba v. Texas, Iss. 4, 9/01, p6H

IMMUNITY
Zellermaier v. Travelers Indemnity, Iss. 10, 3/02, p22G

IMPOSTER
Calif. investigation results in 7 arrested in alleged auto fraud ring, Iss. 1, 6/01, p25
Mississippi v. Leedom, Iss. 5, 10/01, p10*
US v. Jamieson, Iss. 9, 2/02, p6*

INCOME TAX EVASION
Khalili v. Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Iss. 2/02, p18H
Mega Universal Oxygen owners sentenced to jail time for Medicaid fraud, Iss. 6, 11/01, p13
Thornton & Leflore, Miss. insurance agents indicted for life insurance fraud scheme, Iss. 1, 6/01, p25
US v. Modi, Iss. 11, 4/02, p10B

“INCONTESTABILITY” CLAUSE
Dishman v. American General, Iss. 10, 3/02, p19*; Iss. 12, 5/02, p21D
Dominguez v. Mutual Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p18C
Ehrlich v. Berkshire Life Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p18*
Freeman v. Allstate Life Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p7*
Kent v. Minnesota Mutual Life, Iss. 6, 11/01, p20K
Re Mutual Benefits, Iss. 2, 7/01, p9A
Provident Life & Accident v. O’Connor, Iss. 9, 2/02, p7G
Provident Life & Casualty Insurance v. Ginther, Iss. 11, 4/02, p19F
Rowe v. MetLife, Iss. 2, 7/01, p14B

INDEPENDENT MEDICAL
EXAMINATION / IME
Arizona v. Wilson, Iss. 1, 6/01, p18*
Re Murphy, Iss. 9, 2/02, p8D

INDUCEMENT / FRAUD-in-the-INDUCEMENT
Bean v. Calif. Fair Plan, Iss. 6, 11/01, p8M
Chase Manhattan Bank v. AXA Reassurance UK, Iss. 3, 8/01, p23B
Empire HealthChoice v. TAP Pharmaceutical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10F
General Star Indemnity v. Chase Manhattan Bank, Iss. 12, 5/02, p22*
JPMorgan Chase Bank v. Liberty Mutual Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p18*
Oregon Mutual Insurance v. Barton, Iss. 8, 1/02, p16B
Paracelsus Healthcare settles government’s physician self-referral violation claims, Iss. 1, 6/01, p6
Progressive Northeastern Insurance v. Advanced Diagnostic, Iss. 3, 8/01, p15D
SEC v. Credit Bancorp, Iss. 2, 7/01, p22*
TAP Pharmaceuticals to pay $875 million to settle fraud charges, 7 indicted for conspiracy, Iss. 5, 10/01, p4*; TAP sentenced to probation & fine, Iss. 7, 12/01, p22
US v. Antoun, Iss. 9, 2/02, p10F
Volpe v. Paul Revere Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p19*
York v. JC Penney Life Insurance, Iss. 2, 7/01, p16*

INJUNCTION
Allstate Insurance v. Davidson Medical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*
Allstate Insurance v. Nandi, Iss. 2, 7/01, p20*
Universal Acupuncture v. State Farm Auto Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p4A

Stay
Re Enron, Iss. 9, 2/02, p20*; Iss. 12, 5/02, p25C*

INNOCENT CO-INSURED
Courtney v. Nationwide Fire Insurance, Iss. 8, 1/02, p17H

INSOLVENT INSURANCE COMPANIES
[See BANKRUPTCY/INSOLVENCY]

“INSURABLE INTEREST”
[See “LEGALLY-INSURABLE INTEREST”]

INSURANCE COMPANY EMPLOYEES
[See also AGENT/BROKER and/or ADJUSTER]
Burnett, accounting clerk & accomplices charged in PA insider fraud case, Iss. 4, 9/01, p21
Louisiana v. Deokaran, Iss. 6, 11/01, p19*
St. Paul Fire & Marine v. Clark, Iss. 11, 4/02, p8G
US v. Greenfield, Iss. 4, 9/01, p12F
US v. Sykes, Iss. 2, 7/01, p24

INSURANCE INTRA-INDUSTRY
ARBITRATION AGREEMENT
[See also ARBITRATION]
American Alliance Insurance v. Penn Millers Insurance, Iss. 3, 8/01, p21*

“INTENTIONAL LOSS” EXCLUSION
Travelers Insurance v. Namerow, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11E

INTEREST
Ehrlich v. Berkshire Life Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p18*
St. Paul Fire & Marine v. Clark, Iss. 11, 4/02, p8G
US v. Whiteside, Iss. 11, 4/02, p3E

Prejudgment Interest
Dishman v. Unum Life Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p15*
Golden Rule Insurance v. Schwartz, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*

INTERFERENCE with
CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIP
Horace Mann Insurance v. Monteiro, Iss. 6, 11/01, p18E

INTERVENTION
First Penn-Pacific Life Insurance v. Evans, Iss. 2, 7/01, p10C
Riley v. St. Luke’s Hospital, Iss. 1, 6/01, p3B
US/Alcohol Foundation v. Kalmanovitz, Iss. 10, 3/02, p23*

INVESTIGATION / DUTY to INVESTIGATE
Caserta v. State Farm Fire & Casualty, Iss. 6, 11/01, p4
Cristofaro v. Superior National Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/01, p16J
Dishman v. Unum Life Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p15*
Kilmer v. Connecticut Indemnity, Iss. 10, 3/02, p15*
Re Mass. Grand Jury, Iss. 5, 10/01, p15F
National Health Care Anti-Fraud Assn. to accredit health fraud investigators, Iss. 6, 11/01, p24
New Jersey awards $2.5 million to counties to fight fraud, Iss. 1, 6/01, p26
Pennsylvania v. Efaw, Iss. 1, 6/01, p19*
Provident Life & Casualty Insurance v. Ginther, Iss. 11, 4/02, p19F
Sichel v. UnumProvident, Iss. 12, 5/02, p19*
Story v. Safeco Life Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p17C

Investigation Costs
Hambarian v. Orange Co. Court, Iss. 11, 4/02, p21*

INVESTORS / INVESTMENTS /
INVESTMENT FRAUD
Mitchell, Miami doctor charged with viatical fraud, Iss. 1, 6/01, p8
Re Mutual Benefits, Iss. 2, 7/01, p9A
US v. Haber, Iss. 1, 6/01, p17*

ISSUE PRECLUSION
Colley v. Conseco Medico Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p4A
Ehrlich v. Berkshire Life Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p18*
Fakhouri v. Banner Life Insurance, Iss. 3, 8/01, p6*
Freeman v. Allstate Life Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p7*
Re Mutual Benefits, Iss. 2, 7/01, p9A
Provident Life & Casualty Insurance v. Ginther, Iss. 11, 4/02, p19F
Rowe v. MetLife, Iss. 2, 7/01, p14B

JOINDER
American Alliance Insurance v. Penn Millers Insurance, Iss. 3, 8/01, p21*

JOINT and SEVERAL LIABILITY
Metropolitan Property & Casualty v. Battista, Iss. 4, 9/01, p5G

JUDGMENT NOTWITHSTANDING
a VERDICT / JNOV
Rohm & Haas v. Continental Casualty, Iss. 5, 10/01, p20*
Story v. Safeco Life Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p17C

JURISDICTION
Aetna v. Medtest Express, Iss. 8, 1/02, p8C
Allstar Care v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Iss. 10, 3/02, p6B
Chase Manhattan Bank v. AXA Reassurance UK, Iss. 3, 8/01, p23B
Freeman v. Allstate Life Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p7*
Friedman/US v. Rite Aid, Iss. 3, 8/01, p8*
Re Mass. Grand Jury, Iss. 5, 10/01, p15F
Mayard-Paul v. Mega Life & Health, Iss. 9, 2/02, p20*
Minn. Assn. of Nurse Anesthetists v. Allina Health, Iss. 12, 5/02, p8*
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Makris, Iss. 12, 5/02, p14I
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Mallela, Iss. 5, 10/01, p7E
US v. Greenfield, Iss. 4, 9/01, p12F
US/Alcohol Foundation v. Kalmanovitz, Iss. 10, 3/02, p23*

JURY INSTRUCTIONS
American Income Life Insurance v. Hollins, Iss. 2, 7/01, p7E
California v. Post, Iss. 8, 1/02, p3*
Express Textile Consultants v. General Accident Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/01, p23C
Gonzalez v. Texas, Iss. 7, 12/01, p6*
Jarnigan v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*
Mississippi v. Leedom, Iss. 5, 10/01, p10*
Travelers Insurance v. Namerow, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11E
US v. Haber, Iss. 1, 6/01, p17*

JURY MISCONDUCT
California v. Diep, Iss. 7, 12/01, p16*
California v. Wu, Iss. 7, 12/01, p16*

KICKBACKS
Re Administrative Subpoena, Doe v. US, Iss. 2, 7/01, p4*
Allstate Insurance v. Nandi, Iss. 2, 7/01, p20*
Allstate New Jersey Insurance v. Benn, Iss. 11, 4/02, p16*
McClatchey sentenced to home detention & probation in Medicare scheme, Iss. 4, 9/01, p20
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10
Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Gambrel, Iss. 8, 1/02, p22
Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Hartsock, Iss. 8, 1/02, p22
TAP Pharmaceuticals to pay $875 million to settle fraud charges, 7 indicted for conspiracy, Iss. 5, 10/01, p4*; TAP sentenced to probation & fine, Iss. 7, 12/01, p22
US v. Antoun, Iss. 9, 2/02, p10F
US v. Bell, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14
US v. Broussard, Iss. 10, 3/02, p8*
US v. Haught, Iss. 12, 5/02, p7*
US v. Hawkins, Iss. 3, 8/01, p22*
US v. Modi, Iss. 11, 4/02, p10B
US v. Najjar, Iss. 1, 6/01, p6
US v. Olstein, Iss. 2, 7/01, p9*
US v. Shyngle, Iss. 3, 8/01, p16C

“KNOWLEDGE of FALSITY”
Dishman v. American General, Iss. 10, 3/02, p19*; Iss. 12, 5/02, p21D

“KNOWN LOSS” DOCTRINE
Rohm & Haas v. Continental Casualty, Iss. 5, 10/01, p20*

LARCENY / GRAND LARCENY
[See also THEFT]
Baranik & others arraigned in New York for operating auto “give up” ring, Iss. 7, 12/01, p24
Bryant, former Ellis & Ellis lawyer sentenced for insurance larceny, Iss. 8, 1/02, p24
Freeman-Anderson charged in fraudulent World Trade Center claims, Iss. 6, 11/01, p24
McCarthy family charged with fraud, forgery & larceny in NY, Iss. 4, 9/01, p21
Operation Street Sweep, NY sting nets 45 charged in $1.6 million auto insurance give-up ring, Iss. 10, 3/02, p16
Terrorist attack scams result in 23 being charged, Iss. 10, 3/02, p26
Re Varela, woman arrested in Fla. for faking WTC death, Iss. 12, 5/02, p3

“LEGALLY-INSURABLE INTEREST”
First Penn-Pacific Life Insurance v. Evans, Iss. 2, 7/01, p10C
New Jersey v. Thomas, Iss. 12, 5/02, p5*
US v. Smith, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11K
US v. Turquitt, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11*; Iss. 10, 3/02, p10

LEGISLATION, FEDERAL
Anti-Kickback Statute
US v. Shyngle, Iss. 3, 8/01, p16C

Bankruptcy Code
Re Enron, Ch. 11, Iss. 9, 2/02, p20*; Iss. 12, 5/02, p25C*

CERCLA
Rohm & Haas v. Continental Casualty, Iss. 5, 10/01, p20*

Cheaper Car Insurance Act of 2002
Cheaper Car Insurance Act proposed to make auto insurance fraud a federal crime, Iss. 11, 4/02, p23

Declaratory Judgment Act
American Alliance Insurance v. Penn Millers Insurance, 28 USC 2201, Iss. 3, 8/01, p21*

Employee Retirement Income Security Act / ERISA
Dishman v. Unum Life Insurance, Sec. 1144, Iss. 1, 6/01, p15*

False Claims Act / FCA
Catholic Healthcare West chain & Justice Dept. reach $10.75 million settlement, Iss. 3, 8/01, p18
Empire HealthChoice v. TAP Pharmaceutical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10F
Friedman/US v. Rite Aid, Iss. 3, 8/01, p8*
Justice Dept. announces settlements with 7 hospitals, Iss. 1, 6/01, p5
PacifiCare to pay feds $87.3 million to settle alleged FCA violations, Iss. 12, 5/02, p6
Riley v. St. Luke’s Hospital, qui tam provisions, Iss. 1, 6/01, p3B
TAP Pharmaceuticals to pay $875 million to settle fraud charges, 7 indicted for conspiracy, Iss. 5, 10/01, p4*; TAP sentenced to probation & fine, Iss. 7, 12/01, p22
US v. DBB, Iss. 12, 5/02, p8
US v. Haught, Sec. 1345, Iss. 12, 5/02, p7*
US v. Mackby, Iss. 3, 8/01, p7A
US v. Patient Transfer, Iss. 3, 8/01, p17F
US/Alcohol Foundation v. Kalmanovitz, Iss. 10, 3/02, p23*
US/Boyd v. Mercy Health Care, Iss. 2, 7/01, p8*
US/Florida/Flewelling v. Goldstar Healthcare, Iss. 12, 5/02, p8

Federal Arbitration Act / FAA
Mayard-Paul v. Mega Life & Health, Iss. 9, 2/02, p20*

Federal Debt Collection Procedure Act
US v. Patient Transfer, Iss. 3, 8/01, p17F

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure / FRCP
St. Paul Reinsurance v. Commercial Financial, Rule 15, Iss. 1, 6/01, p22*

Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure
Re Mass. Grand Jury, Rule 6, Iss. 5, 10/01, p15F
US v. Hodge, Iss. 7, 12/01, p7I

Federal Rules of Evidence / FRE
US v. Greenfield, Rule 404(b), Iss. 4, 9/01, p12F

Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act / HIPAA
Re Administrative Subpoena, Doe v. US, Sec. 248, Iss. 2, 7/01, p4*

McCarran-Ferguson Act
Mayard-Paul v. Mega Life & Health, Iss. 9, 2/02, p20*

Medicare Act
Allstar Care v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Iss. 10, 3/02, p6B

Prescription Drug Marketing Act
Empire HealthChoice v. TAP Pharmaceutical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10F; Iss. 9, 2/02, p10F
Nevada v. Abbott Labs, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10*
TAP Pharmaceuticals to pay $875 million to settle fraud charges, 7 indicted for conspiracy, Iss. 5, 10/01, p4*; TAP sentenced to probation & fine, Iss. 7, 12/01, p22; Iss. 9, 2/02, p10F

Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt
Organizations Act / RICO
Allstate Insurance v. Davidson Medical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*
Allstate Insurance v. Nandi, Iss. 2, 7/01, p20*
Allstate Insurance v. Nguyen, Iss. 7, 12/01, p7J*
American National Fire Insurance v. Abrams, Iss. 10, 3/02, p21A
Empire HealthChoice v. TAP Pharmaceutical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10F
Fireman’s Fund v. Stites, Iss. 3, 8/01, p24*
Georgia v. Gavitt, Iss. 12, 5/02, p3
Mega Universal Oxygen owners sentenced to jail time for Medicaid fraud, Iss. 6, 11/01, p13
Metropolitan Property & Casualty v. Battista, Iss. 4, 9/01, p5G
Progressive Northeastern Insurance v. Advanced Diagnostic, Iss. 3, 8/01, p15D
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Stein, Iss. 7, 12/01, p3F
US v. Friedman, Iss. 11, 4/02, p15

United States Code
American Alliance Insurance v. Penn Millers Insurance, 28 USC 1331 & 1332, Iss. 3, 8/01, p21*
Mayard-Paul v. Mega Life & Health, 28 USC 1292, Iss. 9, 2/02, p20*
US v. Okun, 18 USC 371, 31 USC 5313, Iss. 2, 7/01, p17*
US v. Rybicki, 18 USC 1346, Iss. 12, 5/02, p10E

LEGISLATION, STATE
California
Calif. Anti-Paparazzi Law:
Cristofaro v. Superior National Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/01, p16J

Calif. Civil Code:
California v. Post, Iss. 8, 1/02, p3*
Cristofaro v. Superior National Insurance, Sec. 1708.8, Iss. 6, 11/01, p16J

Calif. Insurance Code:
Kent v. Minnesota Mutual Life, Iss. 6, 11/01, p20K

Calif. Penal Code:
California v. Gofman, Sec. 656, Iss. 6, 11/01, p17F
California v. Post, Sec. 124, Iss. 8, 1/02, p3*
Calif. Proposition 44 tightens penalties for chiropractors guilty of insurance fraud, Iss. 10, 3/02, p27

Connecticut
Conn. Unfair Insurance Practices Act/CUIPA:
Charter Oak Fire Insurance v. Blue Sky, Iss. 5, 10/01, p22*
Volpe v. Paul Revere Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p19*

Conn. Unfair Trade Practices Act/CUTPA:
Charter Oak Fire Insurance v. Blue Sky, Iss. 5, 10/01, p22*

Florida
Fla. Anti-Solicitation Statute:
Florida v. Cronin, Iss. 7, 12/01, p4C
Hansbrough v. Florida, Iss. 2, 7/01, p21*

Fla. Constitution:
Florida v. Cronin, Art. 1, Sec. 4, Iss. 7, 12/01, p4C

Fla. Statutes:
Accelerated Benefits v. Fla. Insurance Dept., Secs. 626.989, 766.101, & 817.234, Iss. 8, 1/02, p20E
Florida v. Bradford, Secs. 627.736 & 817.234, Iss. 1, 6/01, p12C
Florida v. Cronin, Sec. 817.234, Iss. 7, 12/01, p4C
Hansbrough v. Florida, Sec. 817.234, Iss. 2, 7/01, p21*

Georgia
Ga. Insurance Laws & Regulations:
St. Paul Fire & Marine v. Clark, Iss. 11, 4/02, p8G

Ga. RICO Act:
St. Paul Fire & Marine v. Clark, Iss. 11, 4/02, p8G

Illinois
Ill. Insurance Code:
Golden Rule Insurance v. Schwartz, Secs. 155 & 357.9, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*

Iowa
Iowa Code:
St. Paul Reinsurance v. Commercial Financial, Ch. 515, Secs. 515.119 & 515.123, Iss. 1, 6/01, p22*

Maryland
Md. Securities Act:
First Penn-Pacific Life Insurance v. Evans, Iss. 2, 7/01, p10C

Massachusetts
Mass. Grand Jury Secrecy Rules:
US v. Mazzola, Rule 6(e), Iss. 11, 4/02, p21D*

Mass. Workers’ Compensation Act:
Re Murphy, Sec. 14(2), Iss. 9, 2/02, p8D

Michigan
Mich. Codified Laws:
Oade v. Jackson National Life Insurance, MCL 500.2218, Iss. 3, 8/01, p4*

Montana
Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act:
Schlemmer v. North Central Life Insurance, Iss. 8, 1/02, p19D

Nevada
Nev. Consumer Protection Laws:
Nevada v. Abbott Labs, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10*

New Jersey
NJ Constitution:
New Jersey v. Sailor, Iss. 8, 1/02, p4G

NJ Insurance Fraud Prevention Act:
Allstate Indemnity v. Labord, Iss. 7, 12/01, p13*
Allstate New Jersey Insurance v. Benn, Iss. 11, 4/02, p16*
Chicago Insurance v. Borsody, Iss. 5, 10/01, p6C
New Jersey v. Sailor, Iss. 8, 1/02, p4G

NJ Professional Services Corporation Act:
Liberty Mutual Insurance v. Neuro Muscular Medical, Iss. 6, 11/01, p19

NJ Statutes Annotated/NJSA:
Chicago Insurance v. Borsody, NJSA 17:33A-1 to -30, Iss. 5, 10/01, p6C

New York
NY Business Corporation Law:
Allstate Insurance v. Nandi, Iss. 2, 7/01, p20*
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Mallela, Iss. 5, 10/01, p7E
Universal Acupuncture v. State Farm Auto Insurance, Sec. 1503, Iss. 11, 4/02, p4A

NY General Business Law:
Allstate Insurance v. Nandi, Iss. 2, 7/01, p20*
Chase Manhattan Bank v. AXA Reassurance UK, Iss. 3, 8/01, p23B
Empire HealthChoice v. TAP Pharmaceutical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10F
Progressive Northeastern Insurance v. Advanced Diagnostic, Iss. 3, 8/01, p15D
Sichel v. UnumProvident, Sec. 349, Iss. 12, 5/02, p19*
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Mallela, deceptive practice provisions, Iss. 5, 10/01, p7E

NY Insurance Laws:
Ehrlich v. Berkshire Life Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p18*
JPMorgan Chase Bank v. Liberty Mutual Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p18*
Zellermaier v. Travelers Indemnity, Sec. 406, Iss. 10, 3/02, p22G

NY No-Fault Law:
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Mallela, Iss. 5, 10/01, p7E

NY Organized Crime Control Act:
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10

NY Public Health Law:
Allstate Insurance v. Nandi, Iss. 2, 7/01, p20*
Progressive Northeastern Insurance v. Advanced Diagnostic, PHL 238-a, Iss. 3, 8/01, p15D

Pennsylvania
PA Arson Reporting Immunity Act/ARIA:
Pennsylvania v. Efaw, Iss. 1, 6/01, p19*

PA Bad Faith Statute:
Kilmer v. Connecticut Indemnity, Iss. 10, 3/02, p15*

PA Rules of Professional Conduct:
US v. Whittaker, Iss. 1, 6/01, p14E; Rules 4.1, 4.3 & 8.4, Iss. 2, 7/01, p18D; Rules 1.7, 1.8 & 1.9, Iss. 5, 10/01, p17A

Tennessee
Tennessee enacts tough anti-fraud law, Iss. 5, 10/01, p24

Texas
Texas Insurance Code:
Re Enron, Iss. 9, 2/02, p20*; Iss. 12, 5/02, p25C*

Vermont
Vt. Securities Act:
Re Mutual Benefits, Iss. 2, 7/01, p9A

Washington
Wash. Consumer Protection Act/CPA:
Allstate Insurance v. Nguyen, Iss. 7, 12/01, p7J*

Wash. Criminal Profiteering Act:
Allstate Insurance v. Nguyen, Iss. 7, 12/01, p7J*

LEGISLATIVE INTENT
Re Administrative Subpoena, Doe v. US, Iss. 2, 7/01, p4*
Dishman v. Unum Life Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p15*
Fireman’s Fund v. Stites, Iss. 3, 8/01, p24*
Florida v. Bradford, Iss. 1, 6/01, p12C
Florida v. Cronin, Iss. 7, 12/01, p4C
JPMorgan Chase Bank v. Liberty Mutual Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p18*
Zellermaier v. Travelers Indemnity, Iss. 10, 3/02, p22G

LIBEL
[See DEFAMATION]

LICENSING
Accelerated Benefits v. Fla. Insurance Dept., license revocation, Iss. 8, 1/02, p20E
Allstate Insurance v. Nguyen, Iss. 7, 12/01, p7J*
Calif. Proposition 44 tightens penalties for chiropractors guilty of insurance fraud, Iss. 10, 3/02, p27
Cheaper Car Insurance Act proposed to make auto insurance fraud a federal crime, Iss. 11, 4/02, p23
Florida v. Cherry, Iss. 4, 9/01, p8L
Khalili v. Board of Chiropractic Examiners, license revocation, Iss. 2/02, p18H
New Jersey Dept. of Banking & Insurance adopts viatical licensing requirements, Iss. 1, 6/01, p11
Paolino, osteopath charged in PA with more than 1,000 counts of insurance fraud, Iss. 3, 8/01, p26
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Mallela, Iss. 5, 10/01, p7E
US v. Haswell, Iss. 6, 11/01, p14
Universal Acupuncture v. State Farm Auto Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p4A

LIFE INSURANCE
Accelerated Benefits v. Fla. Insurance Dept., Iss. 8, 1/02, p20E
Re Balfour, Mich. man convicted of killing wife & burning house for insurance, Iss. 12, 5/02, p26
Burkert v. Equitable Life Assurance, Iss. 12, 5/02, p4G
California v. Diep, Iss. 7, 12/01, p16*
California v. Fletcher, Iss. 10, 3/02, p10F
California v. Pero, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14
California v. Wu, Iss. 7, 12/01, p16*
Davis v. Texas, Iss. 9, 2/02, p4E
Dishman v. American General, Iss. 10, 3/02, p19*; Iss. 12, 5/02, p21D
Fakhouri v. Banner Life Insurance, Iss. 3, 8/01, p6*
First Penn-Pacific Life Insurance v. Evans, Iss. 2, 7/01, p10C
Freeman v. Allstate Life Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p7*
Freeman-Anderson charged in fraudulent World Trade Center claims, Iss. 6, 11/01, p24
Funeral home operator March accused of fraud, Iss. 9, 2/02, p23
Georgia v. Gavitt, Iss. 12, 5/02, p3
Heath of Atlanta & others charged in Tenn. with viatical fraud, Iss. 5, 10/01, p14
Re Kemper, St. Louis woman charged with murder in son’s fire death, Iss. 11, 4/02, p22
Kentucky federal grand jury indicts 16 on viatical fraud, Iss. 8, 1/01, p22
Kongsiri & wife sentenced in fake-death scheme, Iss. 1, 6/01, p7
Langley v. Federal Kemper Life, Iss. 5, 10/01, p18B
Louisiana v. Joshlin, Iss. 6, 11/01, p14I
MetLife v. Brown, Iss. 10, 3/02, p9D
Mississippi v. Leedom, Iss. 5, 10/01, p10*
Mitchell, Miami doctor charged with viatical fraud, Iss. 1, 6/01, p8
Re Mutual Benefits, Iss. 2, 7/01, p9A
New Jersey v. Thomas, Iss. 12, 5/02, p5*
New Jersey Dept. of Banking & Insurance adopts viatical licensing requirements, Iss. 1, 6/01, p11
Oade v. Jackson National Life Insurance, Iss. 3, 8/01, p4*
Razzaq charged in fraudulent World Trade Center claims, Iss. 6, 11/01, p24; Iss. 7, 12/01, p20; Razzaq sentenced in La. for faking wife’s WTC death, Iss. 12, 5/02, p3
Rowe v. MetLife, Iss. 2, 7/01, p14B
Re Terrorism, insurers face delicate balance in adjusting disaster claims for World Trade Center & Pentagon attacks, Iss. 4, 9/01, p4
Thornton & Leflore, Miss. insurance agents indicted for life insurance fraud scheme, Iss. 1, 6/01, p25
US v. Benavides, Iss. 7, 12/01, p19*
US v. Gray, Iss. 7, 12/01, p18D
US v. Jamieson, Iss. 9, 2/02, p6*
US v. Mills, Iss. 12, 5/02, p5K
US v. Rutherford, Iss. 2, 7/01, p15
US v. Smith, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11K
US v. Stafford, Iss. 5, 10/01, p13
US v. Turquitt, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11*; Iss. 10, 3/02, p10
US v. Veysey, Iss. 7, 12/01, p14
Re Varela, woman arrested in Fla. for faking WTC death, Iss. 12, 5/02, p3

LIQUIDATION / RECEIVERSHIP
First Penn-Pacific Life Insurance v. Evans, Iss. 2, 7/01, p10C
SEC v. Credit Bancorp, Iss. 2, 7/01, p22*

LOANS
JPMorgan Chase Bank v. Liberty Mutual Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p18*

LOST WAGES
Lungu v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Iss. 7, 12/01, p20E
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Stein, Iss. 7, 12/01, p3F

MAIL FRAUD
Re Burns, et al., WV chiropractors and consultant indicted for fraud, Iss. 10, 3/02, p26
California v. Gofman, Iss. 6, 11/01, p17F
Clayton Emergency Transportation owner DiGiorgio sentenced for Medicare fraud, Iss. 8, 1/02, p23
Darner, chiropractor sentenced to 5 five years prison & restitution for billing scam, Iss. 6, 11/01, p24
Devoney v. Retirement Board, Iss. 12, 5/02, p16A
Fireman’s Fund v. Stites, Iss. 3, 8/01, p24*
Heath of Atlanta & others charged in Tenn. with viatical fraud, Iss. 5, 10/01, p14
Khalili v. Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Iss. 2/02, p18H
Kentucky federal grand jury indicts 16 on viatical fraud, Iss. 8, 1/01, p22
Louisiana indicts 16 in staged accident scheme, Iss. 10, 3/02, p27
Mississippi v. Leedom, Iss. 5, 10/01, p10*
Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Gambrel, Iss. 8, 1/02, p22
Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Hartsock, Iss. 8, 1/02, p22
Razzaq & Bouderbala indicted in faked death scheme, Iss. 7, 12/01, p20; Razzaq sentenced in La. for faking wife’s WTC death, Iss. 12, 5/02, p3
Roberts, Tenn. insurance adjuster indicted, Iss. 3, 8/01, p26; guilty pleas entered in insider fraud case, Iss. 6, 11/01, p25
US v. Rybicki, Iss. 12, 5/02, p10E
Seigel, Conn. neurologist pleads guilty to mail fraud, Iss. 7, 12/01, p24
St. Paul Fire & Marine v. Clark, Iss. 11, 4/02, p8G
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Red Lion Medical, Iss. 7, 12/01, p8B
Thornton & Leflore, Miss. insurance agents indicted for life insurance fraud scheme, Iss. 1, 6/01, p25
US v. Clark, Iss. 8, 1/02, p13*
US v. Correia, Iss. 9, 2/02, p17
US v. DeGeorge, Iss. 10, 3/02, p11
US v. DeSalvo, Iss. 12, 5/02, p18*
US v. Friedman, Iss. 11, 4/02, p15
US v. Gray, Iss. 7, 12/01, p18D
US v. Haber, Iss. 1, 6/01, p17*
US v. Haswell, Iss. 6, 11/01, p14
US v. Hodge, Iss. 7, 12/01, p7I
US v. Jimenez, Iss. 2, 7/01, p24
US v. Lafontaine, Iss. 9, 2/02, p13
US v. Mercer, Iss. 5, 10/01, p14*
US v. Modi, Iss. 11, 4/02, p10B
US v. Smith, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11K
US v. Stafford, Iss. 5, 10/01, p13
US v. Thomas, Iss. 5, 10/01, p9D; Iss. 12, 5/02, p15*
US v. Turquitt, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11*; Iss. 10, 3/02, p10
US v. United Memorial Hospital, Iss. 11, 4/02, p6C
US v. Whittaker, Iss. 1, 6/01, p14E; Iss. 2, 7/01, p18D; Iss. 5, 10/01, p17A; Iss. 8, 1/02, p8*

MALICIOUS PROSECUTION
Allstar Care v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Iss. 10, 3/02, p6B
Bradley v. General Accident Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p11*
Rivas v. Mid-Century Insurance, Iss. 12, 5/02, p17B
Sterbcow v. Atlantic Mutual Insurance, Iss. 9, 2/02, p17A

MARINE INSURANCE
US v. DeGeorge, Iss. 10, 3/02, p11

MARKETING
Empire HealthChoice v. TAP Pharmaceutical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10F
TAP Pharmaceuticals to pay $875 million to settle fraud charges, 7 indicted for conspiracy, Iss. 5, 10/01, p4*; TAP sentenced to probation & fine, Iss. 7, 12/01, p22

MEDICAID
Anderson, Kids Connection doctor to pay $3 million in fines to settle Medicaid fraud charges, Iss. 4, 9/01, p21; fraud charges against doctor dismissed, Iss. 5, 10/01, p24
Bryant charged in Fla. with abducting children in “Operation Tooth Decay” investigation, Iss. 3, 8/01, p27
Re Burns, et al., WV chiropractors and consultant indicted for fraud, Iss. 10, 3/02, p26
Empire HealthChoice v. TAP Pharmaceutical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10F
Florida v. Cherry, Iss. 4, 9/01, p8L
Grim v. Missouri Patient Care, Iss. 3, 8/01, p18*
HCA announces understanding on Medicare cost reports, agrees to pay $250 million, Iss. 11, 4/02, p4
McClatchey sentenced to home detention & probation in Medicare scheme, Iss. 4, 9/01, p20
Mega Universal Oxygen owners sentenced to jail time for Medicaid fraud, Iss. 6, 11/01, p13
Nevada v. Abbott Labs, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10*
New York’s fraud sweep nets 81 charged, Iss. 5, 10/01, p23
Phillips & Weaver sentenced to prison time for Medicaid fraud, Iss. 7, 12/01, p24
TAP Pharmaceuticals to pay $875 million to settle fraud charges, 7 indicted for conspiracy, Iss. 5, 10/01, p4*; TAP sentenced to probation & fine, Iss. 7, 12/01, p22
Re Tetik, Chicago doctor & ex-wife accused in $10 million overbilling of Medicare & Medicaid, Iss. 10, 3/02, p26
Thompson, Texas man sentenced to 20 years for Medicaid fraud, Iss. 5, 10/01, p24
US v. Broussard, Iss. 10, 3/02, p8*
US v. Haught, Iss. 12, 5/02, p7*
US v. Hickman, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*; Iss. 10, 3/02, p7
US v. Jimenez, Iss. 2, 7/01, p24
US v. McGovern, Iss. 8, 1/02, p15
US v. Miller, clarification, Iss. 1, 6/01, p26
US v. Mubang, Iss. 2, 7/01, p24
US v. Sell, Iss. 10, 3/02, p4E
US v. Shyngle, Iss. 3, 8/01, p16C
US v. Whiteside, Iss. 11, 4/02, p3E
US v. Wise, Iss. 3, 8/01, p17E
US/Schilling v. KPMG Peat Marwick, Iss. 6, 11/01, p13H
Venditti Clinical Lab owner & managers plead guilty to Medicaid fraud, Iss. 10, 3/02, p26
Re Welch, man sentenced to 5 years for using transport service to defraud Medicaid, Iss. 12, 5/02, p26

MEDICAID SERVICES / CMS
[See MEDICAID]

MEDICAL CLINICS
[See HOSPITALS/MEDICAL CLINICS]

MEDICAL EXPENSES
Golden Rule Insurance v. Schwartz, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*
US v. Thomas, Iss. 5, 10/01, p9D; Iss. 12, 5/02, p15*
US/Alcohol Foundation v. Kalmanovitz, Iss. 10, 3/02, p23*
York v. JC Penney Life Insurance, Iss. 2, 7/01, p16*

MEDICAL SUPPLY COMPANIES
Allstate Insurance v. Davidson Medical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*
US v. Haught, Iss. 12, 5/02, p7*

MEDICAL TESTING LABORATORIES
Re Administrative Subpoena, Doe v. US, Iss. 2, 7/01, p4*
Aetna v. Medtest Express, Iss. 8, 1/02, p8C
Venditti Clinical Lab owner & managers plead guilty to Medicaid fraud, Iss. 10, 3/02, p26

MEDICARE
Affiliated Professional Home Health Care offices sentenced, Iss. 8, 1/02, p23
Allstar Care v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Iss. 10, 3/02, p6B
Baptist Medical convictions will not be reviewed, Iss. 8, 1/02, p23
Catholic Healthcare West chain & Justice Dept. reach $10.75 million settlement, Iss. 3, 8/01, p18
Clayton Emergency Transportation owner DiGiorgio sentenced for Medicare fraud, Iss. 8, 1/02, p23
Empire HealthChoice v. TAP Pharmaceutical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10F
Friedman/US v. Rite Aid, Iss. 3, 8/01, p8*
Grim v. Missouri Patient Care, Iss. 3, 8/01, p18*
HCA announces understanding on Medicare cost reports, agrees to pay $250 million, Iss. 11, 4/02, p4
Justice Dept. announces settlements with 7 hospitals, Iss. 1, 6/01, p5
Keller & Woodard, ambulance co. owners sentenced for Medicare fraud, Iss. 8, 1/02, p23
Re Lawrence, Denver chiropractor convicted of fraud, Iss. 9, 2/02, p22
Madrid v. HealthSouth, Iss. 1, 6/01, p6
McClatchey sentenced to home detention & probation in Medicare scheme, Iss. 4, 9/01, p20
Minn. Assn. of Nurse Anesthetists v. Allina Health, Iss. 12, 5/02, p8*
Nevada v. Abbott Labs, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10*
Paracelsus Healthcare settles government’s physician self-referral violation claims, Iss. 1, 6/01, p6
Riley v. St. Luke’s Hospital, Iss. 1, 6/01, p3B
Soileau sentenced to 5 years prison for defrauding Medicare, Iss. 4, 9/01, p20
TAP Pharmaceuticals to pay $875 million to settle fraud charges, 7 indicted for conspiracy, Iss. 5, 10/01, p4*; TAP sentenced to probation & fine, Iss. 7, 12/01, p22
Re Tetik, Chicago doctor & ex-wife accused in $10 million overbilling of Medicare & Medicaid, Iss. 10, 3/02, p26
US v. Antoun, Iss. 9, 2/02, p10F
US v. Bell, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14
US v. Broussard, Iss. 10, 3/02, p8*
US v. Clark, Iss. 8, 1/02, p13*
US v. Dona Medical, Iss. 7, 12/01, p21*
US v. Haswell, Iss. 6, 11/01, p14
US v. Haught, Iss. 12, 5/02, p7*
US v. Hickman, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*; Iss. 10, 3/02, p7
US v. Jimenez, Iss. 2, 7/01, p24
US v. Mackby, Iss. 3, 8/01, p7A
US v. McGovern, Iss. 8, 1/02, p15
US v. Modi, Iss. 11, 4/02, p10B
US v. Shyngle, Iss. 3, 8/01, p16C
US v. Thurston, Iss. 8, 1/02, p14
US v. United Memorial Hospital, Iss. 11, 4/02, p6C
US v. Whiteside, Iss. 11, 4/02, p3E
US v. Wise, Iss. 3, 8/01, p17E
US/Boyd v. Mercy Health Care, Iss. 2, 7/01, p8*
US/Schilling v. KPMG Peat Marwick, Iss. 6, 11/01, p13H

MEDICARE TRUST FUND
Paracelsus Healthcare settles government’s physician self-referral violation claims, Iss. 1, 6/01, p6

MISCLASSIFICATION of EMPLOYEE DUTIES
[See also WORKERS’ COMPENSATION]
US v. Mazzola, Iss. 11, 4/02, p21D*

MISREPRESENTATION
American Alliance Insurance v. Penn Millers Insurance, Iss. 3, 8/01, p21*
Arizona v. Wilson, Iss. 1, 6/01, p18*
Caserta v. State Farm Fire & Casualty, Iss. 6, 11/01, p4
Chase Manhattan Bank v. AXA Reassurance UK, Iss. 3, 8/01, p23B
General Star Indemnity v. Chase Manhattan Bank, Iss. 12, 5/02, p22*
New Jersey v. Sailor, Iss. 8, 1/02, p4G
New Jersey v. Thomas, Iss. 12, 5/02, p5*
Oregon Mutual Insurance v. Barton, Iss. 8, 1/02, p16B
Progressive Northeastern Insurance v. Advanced Diagnostic, Iss. 3, 8/01, p15D
TIG Insurance v. Blacker, Iss. 12, 5/02, p24J
US/Alcohol Foundation v. Kalmanovitz, Iss. 10, 3/02, p23*
Volpe v. Paul Revere Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p19*
York v. JC Penney Life Insurance, Iss. 2, 7/01, p16*

Fraudulent Misrepresentation
McCalla v. Royal Maccabees Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p16B
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Stein, Iss. 7, 12/01, p3F

Insurers’ Reliance on Misrepresentation
Chohan v. State Farm Insurance, Iss. 7, 12/01, p9*
Colley v. Conseco Medico Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p4A
Ehrlich v. Berkshire Life Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p18*
St. Paul Fire & Marine v. Ellis & Ellis, Iss. 4, 9/01, p14A
Story v. Safeco Life Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p17C

Material Misrepresentation
Allstate Insurance v. Voyles, Iss. 9, 2/02, p13B
Bean v. Calif. Fair Plan, Iss. 6, 11/01, p8M
Burkert v. Equitable Life Assurance, Iss. 12, 5/02, p4G
Chohan v. State Farm Insurance, Iss. 7, 12/01, p9*
Colley v. Conseco Medico Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p4A
Courtney v. Nationwide Fire Insurance, Iss. 8, 1/02, p17H
DeSoet v. 20th Century Insurance, Iss. 8, 1/02, p18*
Dishman v. American General, Iss. 10, 3/02, p19*; Iss. 12, 5/02, p21D
Re Enron, Iss. 9, 2/02, p20*; Iss. 12, 5/02, p25C*
Express Textile Consultants v. General Accident Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/01, p23C
Fakhouri v. Banner Life Insurance, Iss. 3, 8/01, p6*
First Penn-Pacific Life Insurance v. Evans, Iss. 2, 7/01, p10C
Freeman v. Allstate Life Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p7*
Kent v. Minnesota Mutual Life, Iss. 6, 11/01, p20K
Mixon v. Great Southern Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p17D
Oade v. Jackson National Life Insurance, Iss. 3, 8/01, p4*
Rowe v. MetLife, Iss. 2, 7/01, p14B
SEC v. Credit Bancorp, Iss. 2, 7/01, p22*
Smythe v. Safeco Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p16*
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Mallela, Iss. 5, 10/01, p7E
Tennessee Farmers Insurance v. Westmoreland, Iss. 1, 6/01, p20D

MONEY LAUNDERING
Davis v. Texas, Iss. 9, 2/02, p4E
Hambarian v. Orange Co. Court, Iss. 10, 3/02, p24*
Heath of Atlanta & others charged in Tenn. with viatical fraud, Iss. 5, 10/01, p14
Igbinoba v. Texas, Iss. 4, 9/01, p6H
Louisiana v. Deokaran, Iss. 6, 11/01, p19*
Mega Universal Oxygen owners sentenced to jail time for Medicaid fraud, Iss. 6, 11/01, p13
Re Peterson, Minn. clinic employee sentenced to 2 years for health care fraud & money laundering, Iss. 12, 5/02, p26
Thompson, Texas man sentenced to 20 years for Medicaid fraud, Iss. 5, 10/01, p24
US v. Dona Medical, Iss. 7, 12/01, p21*
US v. Haught, Iss. 12, 5/02, p7*
US v. McGovern, Iss. 8, 1/02, p15
US v. Modi, Iss. 11, 4/02, p10B
US v. Smith, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11K
US v. Stafford, Iss. 5, 10/01, p13
US v. Turquitt, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11*; Iss. 10, 3/02, p10
Worthington & Qualls indicted in Tenn. for health care fraud, Iss. 10, 3/02, p27

MOTIVE
Oregon Mutual Insurance v. Barton, Iss. 8, 1/02, p16B
Travelers Insurance v. Namerow, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11E
US v. Correia, Iss. 9, 2/02, p17
Westen v. Farmers Insurance, Iss. 7, 15A
Whiten v. Pilot Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p12*

MURDER
Re Balfour, Mich. man convicted of killing wife & burning house for insurance, Iss. 12, 5/02, p26
California v. Diep, Iss. 7, 12/01, p16*
California v. Fletcher, Iss. 10, 3/02, p10F
California v. Wu, Iss. 7, 12/01, p16*
Re Kemper, St. Louis woman charged with murder in son’s fire death, Iss. 11, 4/02, p22
Mississippi v. Leedom, Iss. 5, 10/01, p10*
US v. Mills, Iss. 12, 5/02, p5K
US v. Benavides, Iss. 7, 12/01, p19*
US v. Smith, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11K
US v. Turquitt, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11*; Iss. 10, 3/02, p10

NAMED INSURED
Golden Rule Insurance v. Schwartz, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*
Low v. Golden Eagle Insurance, Iss. 9, 2/02, p14C

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of
INSURANCE COMMISSIONERS / NAIC
US v. Jamieson, Iss. 9, 2/02, p6*

NATIONAL HEALTH CARE ANTI-FRAUD
ASSOCIATION / NHCAA
National Health Care Anti-Fraud Assn. to accredit health fraud investigators, Iss. 6, 11/01, p24

NATIONAL INSURANCE CRIME BUREAU / NICB
Bradley v. General Accident Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p11*
Calif. investigation results in 7 arrested in alleged auto fraud ring, Iss. 1, 6/01, p25
Caserta v. State Farm Fire & Casualty, Iss. 6, 11/01, p4
Hambarian v. Orange Co. Court, Iss. 10, 3/02, p24*; Iss. 11, 4/02, p21*
Sterbcow v. Atlantic Mutual Insurance, Iss. 9, 2/02, p17A

NEGLIGENCE
Allstar Care v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield, gross negligence, Iss. 10, 3/02, p6B
SEC v. Credit Bancorp, Iss. 2, 7/01, p22*
Story v. Safeco Life Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p17C
Travelers Casualty & Surety v. Castegnaro v. Utica Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p24*
US v. Whittaker, Iss. 5, 10/01, p17A
York v. JC Penney Life Insurance, gross negligence, Iss. 2, 7/01, p16*

Negligent Misrepresentation
Chicago Insurance v. Borsody, Iss. 5, 10/01, p6C
Kent v. Minnesota Mutual Life, Iss. 6, 11/01, p20K

NEW HEARING / NEW TRIAL
Davis v. Texas, Iss. 9, 2/02, p4E
Louisiana v. Joshlin, Iss. 6, 11/01, p14I
Provident Life & Accident v. O’Connor, Iss. 9, 2/02, p7G

NOTICE
American National Fire Insurance v. Abrams, Iss. 10, 3/02, p21A
Chicago Insurance v. Borsody, Iss. 5, 10/01, p6C
Ehrlich v. Berkshire Life Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p18*
Re Enron, Iss. 9, 2/02, p20*; Iss. 12, 5/02, p25C*
General Star Indemnity v. Chase Manhattan Bank, Iss. 12, 5/02, p22*
JPMorgan Chase Bank v. Liberty Mutual Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p18*
Pennsylvania v. Efaw, Iss. 1, 6/01, p19*
Rohm & Haas v. Continental Casualty, Iss. 5, 10/01, p20*
SEC v. Credit Bancorp, Iss. 2, 7/01, p22*
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Red Lion Medical, Iss. 7, 12/01, p8B
Story v. Safeco Life Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p17C
TIG Insurance v. Blacker, Iss. 12, 5/02, p24J
Tu v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*
US v. Modi, Iss. 11, 4/02, p10B
Zellermaier v. Travelers Indemnity, Iss. 10, 3/02, p22G

Notice of Claim Denial
Dishman v. Unum Life Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p15*

“On Notice”
Colley v. Conseco Medico Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p4A

NURSING HOMES
McClatchey sentenced to home detention & probation in Medicare scheme, Iss. 4, 9/01, p20

OBSTRUCTION of JUSTICE
Mega Universal Oxygen owners sentenced to jail time for Medicaid fraud, Iss. 6, 11/01, p13
US v. Clark, Iss. 8, 1/02, p13*
US v. Haswell, Iss. 6, 11/01, p14
US v. Haught, Iss. 12, 5/02, p7*
US v. Hickman, Iss. 10, 3/02, p7
US v. McGovern, Iss. 8, 1/02, p15
US v. Mercer, Iss. 5, 10/01, p14*
US v. Smith, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11K
US v. Turquitt, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11*; Iss. 10, 3/02, p10

OFFSET
Golden Rule Insurance v. Schwartz, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*

OMISSION
Re Murphy, Iss. 9, 2/02, p8D

“OPERATION MEDICAL DECEPTION”
“Operation Medical Deception” results in 16 Fla. arrests for health fraud, Iss. 11, 4/02, p24

“OPERATION STREET SWEEP”
Operation Street Sweep, NY sting nets 45 charged in $1.6 million auto insurance give-up ring, Iss. 10, 3/02, p16

“OPERATION TOOTH DECAY”
Bryant charged in Fla. with abducting children in “Operation Tooth Decay” investigation, Iss. 3, 8/01, p27

“OPERATION WHIPLASH”
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10

ORGANIZED SCHEME to DEFRAUD
Miami doctor charged with viatical fraud, Iss. 1, 6/01, p8

OPTICIANS / OPTOMETRISTS
Florida v. Cherry, Iss. 4, 9/01, p8L

OTHER INSURANCE SUPPLEMENT
Golden Rule Insurance v. Schwartz, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*

OVERPAYMENTS
Re Murphy, Iss. 9, 2/02, p8D
US v. Mackby, Iss. 3, 8/01, p7A
US/Boyd v. Mercy Health Care, Iss. 2, 7/01, p8*

OWN-OCCUPATION POLICY
[See DISABILITY INSURANCE]

PAIN and SUFFERING
US v. Thomas, Iss. 5, 10/01, p9D; Iss. 12, 5/02, p15*

PAYMENT UNDER MISTAKE of FACT
US v. Patient Transfer, Iss. 3, 8/01, p17F

“PEER REVIEW PRIVILEGE”
US v. United Memorial Hospital, Iss. 11, 4/02, p6C

PENSION BENEFITS
Devoney v. Retirement Board, Iss. 12, 5/02, p16A

PERJURY
Bradley v. General Accident Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p11*
California v. Post, Iss. 8, 1/02, p3*
Ekong arrested in Calif. on 9 felony charges for insurance fraud, Iss. 3, 8/01, p26
US v. Clark, Iss. 8, 1/02, p13*
US v. DeGeorge, Iss. 10, 3/02, p11
Re Varela, woman arrested in Fla. for faking WTC death, Iss. 12, 5/02, p3

PERSONAL INJURY PROTECTION / PIP
[See also AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE]
Allstate Indemnity v. Labord, Iss. 7, 12/01, p13*
Allstate Insurance v. Nandi, Iss. 2, 7/01, p20*
Allstate New Jersey Insurance v. Benn, Iss. 11, 4/02, p16*
American National Fire Insurance v. Abrams, Iss. 10, 3/02, p21A
Florida v. Bradford, Iss. 1, 6/01, p12C
Florida v. Cronin, Iss. 7, 12/01, p4C
Hansbrough v. Florida, Iss. 2, 7/01, p21*
Horace Mann Insurance v. Monteiro, Iss. 6, 11/01, p18E
Liberty Mutual Insurance v. Neuro Muscular Medical, Iss. 6, 11/01, p19
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Abjandadze, Iss. 5, 10/01, p9*
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Stein, Iss. 7, 12/01, p3F
State Farm Indemnity v. Warrington, Iss. 12, 5/02, p13H
Study of PIP insurance claims shows no-fault fraud causing NY rate surge, Iss. 9, 2/02, p22
Twin City Fire Insurance v. Colon, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*
US v. Rybicki, Iss. 12, 5/02, p10E

PERSONAL PROPERTY INSURANCE
Re Terrorism, insurers face delicate balance in adjusting disaster claims for World Trade Center & Pentagon attacks, Iss. 4, 9/01, p4
Westen v. Farmers Insurance, Iss. 7, 15A

PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES /
PHARMACIES / PHARMACISTS
Re Courtney, pharmacist pleads guilty to diluting chemotherapy drugs, Iss. 10, 3/02, p26
Empire HealthChoice v. TAP Pharmaceutical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10F; Iss. 9, 2/02, p10F
Friedman/US v. Rite Aid, Iss. 3, 8/01, p8*
Nevada v. Abbott Labs, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10*
TAP Pharmaceuticals to pay $875 million to settle fraud charges, 7 indicted for conspiracy, Iss. 5, 10/01, p4*; TAP sentenced to probation & fine, Iss. 7, 12/01, p22; Iss. 9, 2/02, p10F

PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
US v. Broussard, Iss. 10, 3/02, p8*
US v. Mackby, Iss. 3, 8/01, p7A

PHYSICIAN-PATIENT PRIVILEGE
[See also CONFIDENTIALITY/PRIVACY]
Arizona v. Wilson, Iss. 1, 6/01, p18*

PHYSICIANS / DOCTORS / SURGEONS
Allstate Indemnity v. Tsilionis, Iss. 7, 12/01, p12/01, p13
Allstate Insurance v. Nandi, Iss. 2, 7/01, p20*
Allstate New Jersey Insurance v. Benn, Iss. 11, 4/02, p16*
Anderson, Kids Connection doctor to pay $3 million in fines to settle Medicaid fraud charges, Iss. 4, 9/01, p21; fraud charges against doctor dismissed, Iss. 5, 10/01, p24
Anesthesiologist Seid sentenced for role in billing scam, Iss. 11, 4/02, p24
Baptist Medical convictions will not be reviewed, Iss. 8, 1/02, p23
Gonzalez v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*; Iss. 7, 12/01, p6*
Hudson Co. NJ authorities indict 187 in auto insurance fraud ring, Iss. 2, 7/01, p24
Lauersen, NY fertility doctor sentenced for health care fraud, Iss. 5, 10/01, p24
Minn. Assn. of Nurse Anesthetists v. Allina Health, Iss. 12, 5/02, p8*
Mitchell, Miami doctor charged with viatical fraud, Iss. 1, 6/01, p8
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10; NYPD administrative aide Lovander pleads guilty to auto fraud ring role, Iss. 8, 1/02, p23
“Operation Medical Deception” results in 16 Fla. arrests for health fraud, Iss. 11, 4/02, p24
Paolino, osteopath charged in PA with more than 1,000 counts of insurance fraud, Iss. 3, 8/01, p26
Progressive Northeastern Insurance v. Advanced Diagnostic, Iss. 3, 8/01, p15D
Seigel, Conn. neurologist pleads guilty to mail fraud, Iss. 7, 12/01, p24
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Mallela, Iss. 5, 10/01, p7E
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Stein, Iss. 7, 12/01, p3F
Suen, doctor to serve 18 months for billing fraud, Iss. 6, 11/01, p25
TAP Pharmaceuticals to pay $875 million to settle fraud charges, 7 indicted for conspiracy, Iss. 5, 10/01, p4*; TAP sentenced to probation & fine, Iss. 7, 12/01, p22
Tu v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*
US v. Antoun, Iss. 9, 2/02, p10F
US v. Modi, Iss. 11, 4/02, p10B
US v. Najjar, Iss. 1, 6/01, p6
US v. Olstein, Iss. 2, 7/01, p9*
US v. United Memorial Hospital, Iss. 11, 4/02, p6C
Worthington & Qualls indicted in Tenn. for health care fraud, Iss. 10, 3/02, p27

PODIATRIST
[See also PHYSICIANS/DOCTORS/SURGEONS]
Re Administrative Subpoena, Doe v. US, Iss. 2, 7/01, p4*
Re Administrative Subpoena, Smith v. US, Iss. 2, 7/01, p6*
US v. Bell, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14
US v. Jimenez, Iss. 2, 7/01, p24

POLICE OFFICER
Devoney v. Retirement Board, Iss. 12, 5/02, p16A
US v. Hawkins, Iss. 3, 8/01, p22*

“PONZI SCHEME”
SEC v. Credit Bancorp, Iss. 2, 7/01, p22*

POSTAL SERVICE EMPLOYEE
US v. Thomas, Iss. 5, 10/01, p9D

PREDECESSOR LIABILITY
JPMorgan Chase Bank v. Liberty Mutual Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p18*

PREEMPTION
Dishman v. Unum Life Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p15*
Mayard-Paul v. Mega Life & Health, Iss. 9, 2/02, p20*

PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS / DAMAGE
American Income Life Insurance v. Hollins, Iss. 2, 7/01, p7E
Davis v. Texas, Iss. 9, 2/02, p4E
Dishman v. American General, Iss. 10, 3/02, p19*; Iss. 12, 5/02, p21D
Dominguez v. Mutual Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p18C
Freeman v. Allstate Life Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p7*
Kentucky federal grand jury indicts 16 on viatical fraud, Iss. 8, 1/01, p22
Mayard-Paul v. Mega Life & Health, Iss. 9, 2/02, p20*
McCalla v. Royal Maccabees Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p16B
Re Mutual Benefits, Iss. 2, 7/01, p9A
New Jersey v. Thomas, Iss. 12, 5/02, p5*
Rivas v. Mid-Century Insurance, Iss. 12, 5/02, p17B
St. Paul Fire & Marine v. Ellis & Ellis, Iss. 4, 9/01, p14A
Story v. Safeco Life Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p17C
US v. Jamieson, Iss. 9, 2/02, p6*

PREJUDICE
Allstate Insurance v. Voyles, Iss. 9, 2/02, p13B
California v. Diep, Iss. 7, 12/01, p16*
California v. Wu, Iss. 7, 12/01, p16*
Chohan v. State Farm Insurance, Iss. 7, 12/01, p9*
Re Enron, Iss. 9, 2/02, p20*; Iss. 12, 5/02, p25C*
Gonzalez v. Texas, Iss. 7, 12/01, p6*
Mississippi v. Leedom, Iss. 5, 10/01, p10*
Provident Life & Accident v. O’Connor, Iss. 9, 2/02, p7G
Rohm & Haas v. Continental Casualty, Iss. 5, 10/01, p20*
St. Paul Reinsurance v. Commercial Financial, Iss. 1, 6/01, p22*
US v. Greenfield, Iss. 4, 9/01, p12F
US v. Whittaker, Iss. 1, 6/01, p14E; Iss. 2, 7/01, p18D; Iss. 5, 10/01, p17A

PREMIUM FRAUD / PREMIUMS
US v. DeSalvo, Iss. 12, 5/02, p18*
Ehrlich v. Berkshire Life Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p18*
PacifiCare to pay feds $87.3 million to settle alleged FCA violations, Iss. 12, 5/02, p6
York v. JC Penney Life Insurance, Iss. 2, 7/01, p16*

PREMIUM REFUND
American Income Life Insurance v. Hollins, Iss. 2, 7/01, p7E
Re Enron, Iss. 9, 2/02, p20*; Iss. 12, 5/02, p25C*
Freeman v. Allstate Life Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p7*
Golden Rule Insurance v. Schwartz, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*
Kent v. Minnesota Mutual Life, Iss. 6, 11/01, p20K
McCalla v. Royal Maccabees Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p16B
Schlemmer v. North Central Life Insurance, Iss. 8, 1/02, p19D

PREMIUMS, STOLEN
Travelers Casualty & Surety v. Castegnaro v. Utica Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p24*

PREMIUMS PAYMENT
Langley v. Federal Kemper Life, Iss. 5, 10/01, p18B
SEC v. Credit Bancorp, Iss. 2, 7/01, p22*

PRICING
Empire HealthChoice v. TAP Pharmaceutical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10F; Iss. 9, 2/02, p10F
Nevada v. Abbott Labs, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10*
TAP Pharmaceuticals to