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 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

PRIOR LOSSES / PRIOR CLAIMS
Allstate Insurance v. Voyles, Iss. 9, 2/02, p13B
Courtney v. Nationwide Fire Insurance, Iss. 8, 1/02, p17H
SEC v. Credit Bancorp, Iss. 2, 7/01, p22*
Smythe v. Safeco Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p16*
St. Paul Fire & Marine v. Ellis & Ellis, Iss. 4, 9/01, p14A
Tennessee Farmers Insurance v. Westmoreland, Iss. 1, 6/01, p20D
US v. DeGeorge, Iss. 10, 3/02, p11

PRIVACY / INVASION of PRIVACY
Dishman v. Unum Life Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p15*

PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
American National Fire Insurance v. Abrams, Iss. 10, 3/02, p21A
Chicago Insurance v. Borsody, Iss. 5, 10/01, p6C
TIG Insurance v. Blacker, Iss. 12, 5/02, p24J

PROPERTY INSURANCE
Allstate Insurance v. Voyles, Iss. 9, 2/02, p13B
#Re Barber, Okla. man charged with burying tractor & baler for insurance money, Iss. 12, 5/02, p26
Bean v. Calif. Fair Plan, Iss. 6, 11/01, p8M
Charter Oak Fire Insurance v. Blue Sky, Iss. 5, 10/01, p22*
Chusid sentenced to prison for false water damage claim, Iss. 9, 2/02, 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
New York v. McIntire, Iss. 6, 11/01, p6B
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. Greenfield, Iss. 4, 9/01, p12F
US v. Veysey, Iss. 7, 12/01, p14

PSYCHOLOGIST
US v. Haswell, Iss. 6, 11/01, p14

PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC PRIVILEGE
Burkert v. Equitable Life Assurance, Iss. 12, 5/02, p4G

PUNITIVE 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*
Lungu v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Iss. 7, 12/01, p20E
Nevada v. Abbott Labs, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10*
Provident Life & Accident v. O’Connor, Iss. 9, 2/02, p7G
Sichel v. UnumProvident, Iss. 12, 5/02, p19*
St. Paul Fire & Marine v. Clark, Iss. 11, 4/02, p8G
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Stein, Iss. 7, 12/01, p3F
Whiten v. Pilot Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p12*
Zellermaier v. Travelers Indemnity, Iss. 10, 3/02, p22G

QUI TAM
Catholic Healthcare West chain & Justice Dept. reach $10.75 million settlement, Iss. 3, 8/01, p18
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
Lungu v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Iss. 7, 12/01, p20E
Madrid v. HealthSouth, Iss. 1, 6/01, p6
Minn. Assn. of Nurse Anesthetists v. Allina Health, Iss. 12, 5/02, p8*
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
Riley v. St. Luke’s Hospital, Iss. 1, 6/01, p3B
TAP Pharmaceuticals to pay $875 million to settle fraud charges, 7 indicted for conspiracy, Iss. 5, 10/01, p4*
US/Alcohol Foundation v. Kalmanovitz, Iss. 10, 3/02, p23*
US/Boyd v. Mercy Health Care, Iss. 2, 7/01, p8*
US/Schilling v. KPMG Peat Marwick, Iss. 6, 11/01, p13H

RACKETEERING
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. Stein, Iss. 7, 12/01, p3F
US v. Modi, Iss. 11, 4/02, p10B
US v. Smith, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11K
US v. Turquitt, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11*; Iss. 10, 3/02, p10
Re Welch, man sentenced to 5 years for using transport service to defraud Medicaid, Iss. 12, 5/02, p26

RADIOLOGISTS
Progressive Northeastern Insurance v. Advanced Diagnostic, Iss. 3, 8/01, p15D

RECEIVERSHIP
[See LIQUIDATION/RECEIVERSHIP]

RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT
Pennsylvania v. Efaw, Iss. 1, 6/01, p19*

REFERRALS
Re Administrative Subpoena, Doe v. US, Iss. 2, 7/01, p4*
Re Administrative Subpoena, Smith v. US, Iss. 2, 7/01, p6*
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*
Hansbrough v. Florida, Iss. 2, 7/01, p21*
McClatchey sentenced to home detention & probation in Medicare scheme, Iss. 4, 9/01, p20
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10
Progressive Northeastern Insurance v. Advanced Diagnostic, Iss. 3, 8/01, p15D
US v. Antoun, Iss. 9, 2/02, p10F
US v. Bell, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14
US v. Shyngle, Iss. 3, 8/01, p16C

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

RENEWAL
Smythe v. Safeco Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p16*
Travelers Casualty & Surety v. Castegnaro v. Utica Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p24*

RENTAL INSURANCE
Caserta v. State Farm Fire & Casualty, Iss. 6, 11/01, p4
Hamilton v. State Farm Fire & Casualty, Iss. 6, 11/01, p7*

REPLACEMENT COVERAGE
TIG Insurance v. Blacker, Iss. 12, 5/02, p24J

“REPORTED STOLEN”
[See THEFT and/or THEFT by DECEPTION]

REPORTING SUSPECTED FRAUD
Accelerated Benefits v. Fla. Insurance Dept., Iss. 8, 1/02, p20E
Grim v. Missouri Patient Care, Iss. 3, 8/01, p18*
NY Insurance Dept. forms anti-fraud task force to root out bad World Trade Center claims, Iss. 5, 10/01, p22
Lungu v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Iss. 7, 12/01, p20E
Rivas v. Mid-Century Insurance, Iss. 12, 5/02, p17B
Sterbcow v. Atlantic Mutual Insurance, Iss. 9, 2/02, p17A
Zellermaier v. Travelers Indemnity, Iss. 10, 3/02, p22G

RES JUDICATA, DOCTRINE of
MetLife v. Brown, Iss. 10, 3/02, p9D

RESCISSION
Adzick v. UNUM Life Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/01, p22L
American Income Life Insurance v. Hollins, Iss. 2, 7/01, p7E
Colley v. Conseco Medico Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p4A
Courtney v. Nationwide Fire Insurance, Iss. 8, 1/02, p17H
Dishman v. American General, Iss. 10, 3/02, p19*; Iss. 12, 5/02, p21D
Ehrlich v. Berkshire Life Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p18*
Re Enron, Iss. 9, 2/02, p20*; Iss. 12, 5/02, p25C*
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*
Kent v. Minnesota Mutual Life, Iss. 6, 11/01, p20K
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
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 Fire & Marine v. Clark, Iss. 11, 4/02, p8G
St. Paul Reinsurance v. Commercial Financial, Iss. 1, 6/01, p22*
TIG Insurance v. Blacker, Iss. 12, 5/02, p24J
US v. DeGeorge, Iss. 10, 3/02, p11
US v. Haber, Iss. 1, 6/01, p17*
US v. Jamieson, Iss. 9, 2/02, p6*
US Liability Insurance v. Fassbinder United Builders, Iss. 6, 11/01, p9G

RESERVATION of RIGHTS
Chicago Insurance v. Borsody, Iss. 5, 10/01, p6C
Hansbrough v. Florida, Iss. 2, 7/01, p21*

RESTITUTION
[See also SENTENCING, Restitution]
Allstate Insurance v. Davidson Medical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*
Nevada v. Abbott Labs, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10*
New Jersey v. Sailor, Iss. 8, 1/02, p4G
Progressive Northeastern Insurance v. Advanced Diagnostic, Iss. 3, 8/01, p15D
Provident Life & Accident v. O’Connor, Iss. 9, 2/02, p7G
Seigel, Conn. neurologist pleads guilty to mail fraud, Iss. 7, 12/01, p24

RETROACTIVE COVERAGE
Rohm & Haas v. Continental Casualty, Iss. 5, 10/01, p20*
Travelers Casualty & Surety v. Castegnaro v. Utica Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p24*

RIDER DELETING CERTAIN
PERSONS or COVERAGE
Colley v. Conseco Medico Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p4A

“RUNNERS”
Allstate Insurance v. Nandi, Iss. 2, 7/01, p20*
Allstate New Jersey Insurance v. Benn, Iss. 11, 4/02, p16*
Florida v. Cronin, Iss. 7, 12/01, p4C
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10

SANCTIONS
US v. Mackby, Iss. 3, 8/01, p7A

SELF-REFERRAL
Allstate New Jersey Insurance v. Benn, Iss. 11, 4/02, p16*
Paracelsus Healthcare settles government’s physician self-referral violation claims, Iss. 1, 6/01, p6

SENTENCING
US v. Haber, Iss. 1, 6/01, p17*
US v. Miller, clarification, Iss. 1, 6/01, p26
Zharov & Bezabeth, doctors plead guilty in car scam, Iss. 11, 4/02, p24

Forfeiture
Devoney v. Retirement Board, Iss. 12, 5/02, p16A
Kongsiri & wife sentenced in fake-death scheme, Iss. 1, 6/01, p7
US v. Haught, Iss. 12, 5/02, p7*
US v. Hickman, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*
US v. McGovern, Iss. 8, 1/02, p15
US v. Mills, Iss. 12, 5/02, p5K
US v. Najjar, Iss. 1, 6/01, p6
US v. Stafford, Iss. 5, 10/01, p13

Freeze on Assets
Georgia v. Gavitt, Iss. 12, 5/02, p3
US/Florida/Flewelling v. Goldstar Healthcare, Iss. 12, 5/02, p8

Home Detention
McClatchey sentenced to home detention & probation in Medicare scheme, Iss. 4, 9/01, p20
US v. Haswell, Iss. 6, 11/01, p14

Medical License, Relinquishment of
US v. Najjar, Iss. 1, 6/01, p6

Prison / Jail
Affiliated Professional Home Health Care offices sentenced, Iss. 8, 1/02, p23
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
Bryant, former Ellis & Ellis lawyer sentenced for insurance larceny, Iss. 8, 1/02, p24
California v. Diep, Iss. 7, 12/01, p16*
California v. Wu, Iss. 7, 12/01, p16*
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
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
Fontanella, NJ chiropractor sentenced for overbilling, Iss. 5, 10/01, p24
Georgia v. Gavitt, Iss. 12, 5/02, p3
Gonzalez v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*
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
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
Mega Universal Oxygen owners sentenced to jail time for Medicaid fraud, Iss. 6, 11/01, p13
Mississippi v. Leedom, Iss. 5, 10/01, p10*
New York v. McIntire, Iss. 6, 11/01, p6B
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
Razzaq sentenced in La. for faking wife’s WTC death, Iss. 12, 5/02, p3
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
Soileau sentenced to 5 years prison for defrauding Medicare, Iss. 4, 9/01, p20
Sterling Insurance v. Chase, Iss. 6, 11/01, p4A
Suen, doctor to serve 18 months for billing fraud, Iss. 6, 11/01, p25
Thompson, Texas man sentenced to 20 years for Medicaid fraud, Iss. 5, 10/01, p24
Tu v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*
US v. Clark, Iss. 8, 1/02, p13*
US v. Friedman, Iss. 11, 4/02, p15
US v. Haswell, Iss. 6, 11/01, p14
US v. Hickman, 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. 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. Stafford, Iss. 5, 10/01, p13
US v. Thomas, Iss. 12, 5/02, p15*
US v. Turquitt, Iss. 10, 3/02, p10
US v. Veysey, Iss. 7, 12/01, p14
US v. Whiteside, Iss. 11, 4/02, p3E
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

Probation
California v. Allison, Iss. 6, 11/01, p10D
Chusid sentenced to prison for false water damage claim, Iss. 9, 2/02, p22
McClatchey sentenced to home detention & probation in Medicare scheme, Iss. 4, 9/01, p20
TAP sentenced to probation & fine, Iss. 7, 12/01, p22

Restitution
Affiliated Professional Home Health Care offices sentenced, Iss. 8, 1/02, p23
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
Davis v. Texas, Iss. 9, 2/02, p4E
Devoney v. Retirement Board, Iss. 12, 5/02, p16A
Keller & Woodard, ambulance co. owners sentenced for Medicare fraud, Iss. 8, 1/02, p23
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
Mega Universal Oxygen owners sentenced to jail time for Medicaid fraud, Iss. 6, 11/01, p13
Phillips & Weaver sentenced to prison time for Medicaid fraud, Iss. 7, 12/01, p24
Soileau sentenced to 5 years prison for defrauding Medicare, Iss. 4, 9/01, p20
Sterling Insurance v. Chase, Iss. 6, 11/01, p4A
Suen, doctor to serve 18 months for billing fraud, Iss. 6, 11/01, p25
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. Friedman, Iss. 11, 4/02, p15
US v. Haswell, Iss. 6, 11/01, p14
US v. Hickman, 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. Najjar, Iss. 1, 6/01, p6
US v. Rutherford, Iss. 2, 7/01, p15
US v. Thomas, Iss. 12, 5/02, p15*
US v. Veysey, Iss. 7, 12/01, p14
US v. Whiteside, Iss. 11, 4/02, p3E
Wheeldon sentenced for SS disability fraud, Iss. 9, 2/02, p22

Sentence Enhancement
California v. Diep, Iss. 7, 12/01, p16*
California v. Wu, Iss. 7, 12/01, p16*
US v. Mercer, Iss. 5, 10/01, p14*

Special Assessments
US v. Rybicki, Iss. 12, 5/02, p10E

SECURING DOCUMENTS
by DECEPTION / SEDD
[DECEIT/INTENT to DECEIVE or DEFRAUD
and/or FRAUDULENTLY-PROCURED POLICIES
FRAUDULENTLY-OBTAINED POLICIES]

SECURITIES and EXCHANGE
COMMISSION / SEC
SEC v. Credit Bancorp, Iss. 2, 7/01, p22*
TIG Insurance v. Blacker, Iss. 12, 5/02, p24J

SECURITIES FRAUD
First Penn-Pacific Life Insurance v. Evans, Iss. 2, 7/01, p10C
Re Mutual Benefits, Iss. 2, 7/01, p9A
SEC v. Credit Bancorp, Iss. 2, 7/01, p22*

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

SETTLEMENTS
American National Fire Insurance v. Abrams, Iss. 10, 3/02, p21A
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
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
Liberty Mutual Insurance v. Neuro Muscular Medical, Iss. 6, 11/01, p19
Madrid v. HealthSouth, Iss. 1, 6/01, p6
Oregon Mutual Insurance v. Barton, Iss. 8, 1/02, p16B
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
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
US v. Thurston, Iss. 8, 1/02, p14
US/Boyd v. Mercy Health Care, Iss. 2, 7/01, p8*
US/Schilling v. KPMG Peat Marwick, Iss. 6, 11/01, p13H

SHAM COMPANIES / CORPORATIONS
Chicago Insurance v. Borsody, Iss. 5, 10/01, p6C
Louisiana v. Deokaran, Iss. 6, 11/01, p19*
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Mallela, Iss. 5, 10/01, p7E
US v. Broussard, Iss. 10, 3/02, p8*
US v. Dona Medical, Iss. 7, 12/01, p21*

SLANDER
[See DEFAMATION]

SLIP-and-FALL
Devoney v. Retirement Board, Iss. 12, 5/02, p16A
US v. Thomas, Iss. 5, 10/01, p9D; Iss. 12, 5/02, p15*

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY
Mateyka pleads guilty to SS disability fraud, Iss. 9, 2/02, p22
Wheeldon sentenced for SS disability fraud, Iss. 9, 2/02, p22

SOLICITATION / INSURANCE SOLICITATION
Allstate Indemnity v. Labord, Iss. 7, 12/01, p13*
Bryant charged in Fla. with abducting children in “Operation Tooth Decay” investigation, Iss. 3, 8/01, p27
Florida v. Bradford, Iss. 1, 6/01, p12C
Hansbrough v. Florida, Iss. 2, 7/01, p21*
Lungu v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Iss. 7, 12/01, p20E
“Operation Medical Deception” results in 16 Fla. arrests for health fraud, Iss. 11, 4/02, p24
Re Rosania, NJ chiropractor sentenced to 4 years for bribes, Iss. 11, 4/02, p23
St. Paul Reinsurance v. Commercial Financial, Iss. 1, 6/01, p22*
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Stein, Iss. 7, 12/01, p3F
State Farm Indemnity v. Warrington, Iss. 12, 5/02, p13H
US v. Broussard, Iss. 10, 3/02, p8*
US v. Dona Medical, Iss. 7, 12/01, p21*
York v. JC Penney Life Insurance, Iss. 2, 7/01, p16*

SOFT TISSUE INJURY
Allstate Insurance v. Davidson Medical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Abjandadze, Iss. 5, 10/01, p9*
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Stein, Iss. 7, 12/01, p3F
Twin City Fire Insurance v. Colon, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

STANDING to SUE
Minn. Assn. of Nurse Anesthetists v. Allina Health, Iss. 12, 5/02, p8*
Riley v. St. Luke’s Hospital, Iss. 1, 6/01, p3B
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Mallela, Iss. 5, 10/01, p7E

STATUTE of LIMITATIONS
Kongsiri & wife sentenced in fake-death scheme, Iss. 1, 6/01, p7
Provident Life & Casualty Insurance v. Ginther, Iss. 11, 4/02, p19F
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Makris, Iss. 12, 5/02, p14I
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Red Lion Medical, Iss. 7, 12/01, p8B
US v. Mercer, Iss. 5, 10/01, p14*

STUDIES
Coalition Against Insurance Fraud releases study showing criminal convictions up, Iss. 2, 7/01, p25
Study of PIP insurance claims shows no-fault fraud causing NY rate surge, Iss. 9, 2/02, p22

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

SUSPECTED FRAUD
Bradley v. General Accident Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p11*
Caserta v. State Farm Fire & Casualty, Iss. 6, 11/01, p4
Cristofaro v. Superior National Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/01, p16J
Kongsiri & wife sentenced in fake-death scheme, Iss. 1, 6/01, p7
Pennsylvania v. Efaw, Iss. 1, 6/01, p19*
Re Terrorism, insurers face delicate balance in adjusting disaster claims for World Trade Center & Pentagon attacks, Iss. 4, 9/01, p4
US v. Benavides, Iss. 7, 12/01, p19*

TAX ISSUES
[See also INCOME TAX EVASION]

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

TERMINATION of BENEFITS
Dishman v. Unum Life Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p15*
Sichel v. UnumProvident, Iss. 12, 5/02, p19*

TERRORISM
[See WORLD TRADE CENTER CLAIMS]

THEFT
Allen & Gavett arrested for World Trade Center false death claims, Iss. 7, 12/01, p19*
Arizona v. Wilson, Iss. 1, 6/01, p18*
California v. Gofman, Iss. 6, 11/01, p17F
Caserta v. State Farm Fire & Casualty, Iss. 6, 11/01, p4
DeSoet v. 20th Century Insurance, Iss. 8, 1/02, p18*
Ekong arrested in Calif. on 9 felony charges for insurance fraud, grand theft, Iss. 3, 8/01, p26
Florida PIP sweep nets 17 arrests in staged auto accident scheme, Iss. 4, 9/01, p21
Georgia v. Gavitt, Iss. 12, 5/02, p3
Gonzalez v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*
Hambarian v. Orange Co. Court, Iss. 10, 3/02, p24*; Iss. 11, 4/02, p21*
Hamilton v. State Farm Fire & Casualty, Iss. 6, 11/01, p7*
Jarnigan v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*
Louisiana indicts 16 in staged accident scheme, Iss. 10, 3/02, p27
Low v. Golden Eagle Insurance, Iss. 9, 2/02, p14C
Operation Street Sweep, NY sting nets 45 charged in $1.6 million auto insurance give-up ring, Iss. 10, 3/02, p16
Rieth sentenced to 5 years for arson & theft by fraud, Iss. 6, 11/01, p24
Smythe v. Safeco Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p16*
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Stein, Iss. 7, 12/01, p3F
Tu v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*
US v. DeGeorge, Iss. 10, 3/02, p11
US v. Whittaker, Iss. 1, 6/01, p14E; Iss. 2, 7/01, p18D; Iss. 5, 10/01, p17A; Iss. 8, 1/02, p8*
Westen v. Farmers Insurance, Iss. 7, 15A
Zellermaier v. Travelers Indemnity, Iss. 10, 3/02, p22G

THEFT by DECEPTION
Burnett, accounting clerk & accomplices charged in PA insider fraud case, Iss. 4, 9/01, p21
Chusid sentenced to prison for false water damage claim, Iss. 9, 2/02, p22
Kongsiri & wife sentenced in fake-death scheme, Iss. 1, 6/01, p7
New Jersey v. Thomas, Iss. 12, 5/02, p5*
New Jersey indicts 29 in staged accident insurance scam, Iss. 3, 8/01, p26

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
[See also BILLING, 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
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

TREBLE DAMAGES
Allstate Indemnity v. Labord, Iss. 7, 12/01, p13*
Allstate Insurance v. Davidson Medical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*
Allstate Insurance v. Nandi, Iss. 2, 7/01, p20*
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Stein, Iss. 7, 12/01, p3F
US v. Mackby, Iss. 3, 8/01, p7A
US v. Patient Transfer, Iss. 3, 8/01, p17F

TRICARE
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
Madrid v. HealthSouth, Iss. 1, 6/01, p6
US v. Haswell, Iss. 6, 11/01, p14
US v. Jimenez, Iss. 2, 7/01, p24

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
New York’s fraud sweep nets 81 charged, Iss. 5, 10/01, p23

UNFAIR INSURANCE PRACTICES
Volpe v. Paul Revere Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p19*

UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES
St. Paul Fire & Marine v. Ellis & Ellis, Iss. 4, 9/01, p14A

UNJUST ENRICHMENT
Progressive Northeastern Insurance v. Advanced Diagnostic, Iss. 3, 8/01, p15D
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Mallela, Iss. 5, 10/01, p7E
US v. Patient Transfer, Iss. 3, 8/01, p17F
Universal Acupuncture v. State Farm Auto Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p4A
York v. JC Penney Life Insurance, Iss. 2, 7/01, p16*

VANDALISM
DeSoet v. 20th Century Insurance, Iss. 8, 1/02, p18*
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*

VIATICAL SETTLEMENTS
Accelerated Benefits v. Fla. Insurance Dept., Iss. 8, 1/02, p20E
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
Kentucky federal grand jury indicts 16 on viatical fraud, Iss. 8, 1/01, p22
Mitchell, Miami doctor charged with viatical fraud, Iss. 1, 6/01, p8
Re Mutual Benefits, Iss. 2, 7/01, p9A
New Jersey Dept. of Banking & Insurance adopts viatical licensing requirements, Iss. 1, 6/01, p11
US v. Jamieson, Iss. 9, 2/02, p6*
US v. Stafford, Iss. 5, 10/01, p13

VOID POLICY / COVERAGE
American Income Life Insurance v. Hollins, Iss. 2, 7/01, p7E
Bean v. Calif. Fair Plan, Iss. 6, 11/01, p8M
Burkert v. Equitable Life Assurance, void ab initio, Iss. 12, 5/02, p4G
Charter Oak Fire Insurance v. Blue Sky, Iss. 5, 10/01, p22*
Express Textile Consultants v. General Accident Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/01, p23C
Fakhouri v. Banner Life Insurance, Iss. 3, 8/01, p6*
Freeman v. Allstate Life Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p7*
Golden Rule Insurance v. Schwartz, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*
Hamilton v. State Farm Fire & Casualty, Iss. 6, 11/01, p7*
Mixon v. Great Southern Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p17D
Oade v. Jackson National Life Insurance, Iss. 3, 8/01, p4*
Oregon Mutual Insurance v. Barton, Iss. 8, 1/02, p16B
Provident Life & Accident v. O’Connor, Iss. 9, 2/02, p7G
Schlemmer v. North Central Life Insurance, Iss. 8, 1/02, p19D
Tennessee Farmers Insurance v. Westmoreland, Iss. 1, 6/01, p20D

VOLUNTARY PAYMENT
of BENEFITS
Re Murphy, Iss. 9, 2/02, p8D

WAIVER
Arizona v. Wilson, Iss. 1, 6/01, p18*
Bean v. Calif. Fair Plan, Iss. 6, 11/01, p8M
Chicago Insurance v. Borsody, Iss. 5, 10/01, p6C
Chohan v. State Farm Insurance, Iss. 7, 12/01, p9*
Colley v. Conseco Medico Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p4A
US v. DeSalvo, Iss. 12, 5/02, p18*
Dishman v. American General, Iss. 10, 3/02, p19*
Langley v. Federal Kemper Life, Iss. 5, 10/01, p18B
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
US v. Mercer, Iss. 5, 10/01, p14*

WELFARE
New York’s fraud sweep nets 81 charged, Iss. 5, 10/01, p23

WHISTLEBLOWER CLAIMS
[See QUI TAM]

WIRE FRAUD
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
Mega Universal Oxygen owners sentenced to jail time for Medicaid fraud, Iss. 6, 11/01, p13
St. Paul Fire & Marine v. Clark, Iss. 11, 4/02, p8G
US v. Benavides, Iss. 7, 12/01, p19*
US v. DeGeorge, Iss. 10, 3/02, p11
US v. Gray, Iss. 7, 12/01, p18D
US v. Haber, Iss. 1, 6/01, p17*
US v. Rybicki, Iss. 12, 5/02, p10E
US v. United Memorial Hospital, Iss. 11, 4/02, p6C

WITNESS TAMPERING
Gonzalez v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*; Iss. 7, 12/01, p6*
New Jersey v. Thomas, Iss. 12, 5/02, p5*
US v. Lafontaine, Iss. 9, 2/02, p13
US v. Sell, Iss. 10, 3/02, p4E
US v. Turquitt, Iss. 10, 3/02, p10

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
Arizona v. Wilson, Iss. 1, 6/01, p18*
California v. Allison, Iss. 6, 11/01, p10D
California v. Fletcher, Iss. 10, 3/02, p10F
California v. Post, Iss. 8, 1/02, p3*
Cristofaro v. Superior National Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/01, p16J
Lungu v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Iss. 7, 12/01, p20E
Re Mass. Grand Jury, Iss. 5, 10/01, p15F
Re Murphy, Iss. 9, 2/02, p8D
New York’s fraud sweep nets 81 charged, Iss. 5, 10/01, p23
Rivas v. Mid-Century Insurance, Iss. 12, 5/02, p17B
Rodriguez arrested in Sacramento for workers’ comp fraud, Iss. 3, 8/01, p26
St. Paul Fire & Marine v. Ellis & Ellis, Iss. 4, 9/01, p14A
Re Terrorism, insurers face delicate balance in adjusting disaster claims for World Trade Center & Pentagon attacks, Iss. 4, 9/01, p4
US v. DeSalvo, Iss. 12, 5/02, p18*
US v. Mazzola, Iss. 11, 4/02, p21D*
US Liability Insurance v. Fassbinder United Builders, Iss. 6, 11/01, p9G

WORLD TRADE CENTER CLAIMS
Allen & Gavitt arrested for World Trade Center false death claims, Iss. 7, 12/01, p19*
Freeman-Anderson charged in fraudulent World Trade Center claims, Iss. 6, 11/01, p24
Georgia v. Gavitt, Iss. 12, 5/02, p3
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
Re Terrorism, insurers face delicate balance in adjusting disaster claims for World Trade Center & Pentagon attacks, Iss. 4, 9/01, p4
Terrorist attack scams result in 23 being charged, Iss. 10, 3/02, p26

SECTION II: INDIVIDUALS and ENTITIES INDEX

A. CIVIL SUIT NAMES

ABRAMS, HAROLD and RON /
HAROLD R. ABRAMS P.C.
American National Fire Insurance v. Abrams, Iss. 10, 3/02, p21A

ADOLPHE, JEAN BERTONY
Allstate Indemnity v. Labord, Iss. 7, 12/01, p13*

ADVANCED MEDICAL SUPPLY
Allstate Insurance v. Davidson Medical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

ADZICK, SHIRLEY R.
Adzick v. UNUM Life Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/01, p22L

AEGON N.V.
York v. JC Penney Life Insurance, Iss. 2, 7/01, p16*

ALDAMA, GUSTAVO
Twin City Fire Insurance v. Colon, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

ALICEA, IVAN
Twin City Fire Insurance v. Colon, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

ALLAKHVERDOVA, NINA
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Makris, Iss. 12, 5/02, p14I

ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE CORP.
Paracelsus Healthcare settles government’s physician self-referral violation claims, Iss. 1, 6/01, p6

ALLIED TRAUMA and HEALTH CARE
Allstate Indemnity v. Tsilionis, Iss. 7, 12/01, p12/01, p13

ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM
Minn. Assn. of Nurse Anesthetists v. Allina Health, Iss. 12, 5/02, p8*

ANDERSON, TRACY
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Stein, Iss. 7, 12/01, p3F

ANDERSON, WALTER OCAMPO
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

ANDRADES, ISAMAR
Twin City Fire Insurance v. Colon, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

ANTOINE, BELLAMY
Allstate Indemnity v. Labord, Iss. 7, 12/01, p13*

ARGILAGOS, ELIE W.
Allstate Indemnity v. Labord, Iss. 7, 12/01, p13*

AVAGIMYAN, IGOR
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Makris, Iss. 12, 5/02, p14I

AVENUE U MEDICAL SERVICES
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Mallela, Iss. 5, 10/01, p7E

B.S.T. ENTERPRISES P.C.
Allstate Insurance v. Davidson Medical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

BARTON, GEORGE
Oregon Mutual Insurance v. Barton, Iss. 8, 1/02, p16B

BATTISTA, FRED Sr., FREDDY, LAURA,
LISA, JOHN, TRACY LANOVERA
Metropolitan Property & Casualty v. Battista, Iss. 4, 9/01, p5G

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

BELLO, LEDWIN
Twin City Fire Insurance v. Colon, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

BENN, HARVEY S.
Allstate New Jersey Insurance v. Benn, Iss. 11, 4/02, p16*

BERRIOS, MOISES
Twin City Fire Insurance v. Colon, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

BERTRAND, NIXON
Allstate Indemnity v. Labord, Iss. 7, 12/01, p13*

BIOLOGICAL MEDICAL CENTER INC.
Re Lawrence, Denver chiropractor convicted of fraud, Iss. 9, 2/02, p22

BLACKER, LAWRENCE L.
TIG Insurance v. Blacker, Iss. 12, 5/02, p24J

BLECH, RICHARD
SEC v. Credit Bancorp, Iss. 2, 7/01, p22*

BLUE SKY PARTNERSHIP / BLUE SKY FOODS
Charter Oak Fire Insurance v. Blue Sky, Iss. 5, 10/01, p22*

BOCANEGRO, YULIANA
[See CASTRO, YULIANA]

BOROVIKOV, ANDREY
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Makris, Iss. 12, 5/02, p14I

BORSODY, ROBERT P.
Chicago Insurance v. Borsody, Iss. 5, 10/01, p6C

BOUCHER, CHRISTOPHER
Allstate Insurance v. Davidson Medical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

BRADLEY, ANTHONY and JAMES
Bradley v. General Accident Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p11*

BRAID, TODD
Metropolitan Property & Casualty v. Battista, Iss. 4, 9/01, p5G

BROWN, LARRY E.
MetLife v. Brown, Iss. 10, 3/02, p9D

CAMACHO, ERNIE
Twin City Fire Insurance v. Colon, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

CANARSIE MEDICAL SERVICES
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Mallela, Iss. 5, 10/01, p7E

CANCEL, HILDA
Twin City Fire Insurance v. Colon, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

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

CASTRO, YULIANA
Twin City Fire Insurance v. Colon, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

CATHOLIC HEALTHCARE WEST / CHW
Catholic Healthcare West chain & Justice Dept. reach $10.75 million settlement, Iss. 3, 8/01, p18
US/Boyd v. Mercy Health Care, Iss. 2, 7/01, p8*

CENTER CITY MEDICAL
Allstate Insurance v. Davidson Medical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

CETOUTE, WILFRANCE
Allstate Indemnity v. Labord, Iss. 7, 12/01, p13*

CHASE, JACK
Sterling Insurance v. Chase, Iss. 6, 11/01, p4A

The CHASE MANHATTAN BANK
General Star Indemnity v. Chase Manhattan Bank, Iss. 12, 5/02, p22*

COLLEY, DIANA M.
Colley v. Conseco Medico Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p4A

COLON, CARMEN M.
Twin City Fire Insurance v. Colon, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

COOK, BRYAN
Metropolitan Property & Casualty v. Battista, Iss. 4, 9/01, p5G

COURTNEY, JOHN and SHARON
Courtney v. Nationwide Fire Insurance, Iss. 8, 1/02, p17H

COURTNEY, ROBERT
Re Courtney, pharmacist pleads guilty to diluting chemotherapy drugs, Iss. 10, 3/02, p26

CREDIT BANCORP LTD. / CBL
SEC v. Credit Bancorp, Iss. 2, 7/01, p22*

CRISTOFARO, TONI
Cristofaro v. Superior National Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/01, p16J

DATNY, SERGEI, M.D.
Liberty Mutual Insurance v. Neuro Muscular Medical, Iss. 6, 11/01, p19

DAVIDSON MEDICAL GROUP /
JOSEPH DAVIDSON
Allstate Insurance v. Davidson Medical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

DEHOYO, LUIS A.
Twin City Fire Insurance v. Colon, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

DELZO, WILDER
Twin City Fire Insurance v. Colon, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

DISHMAN, JOHN W.
Dishman v. Unum Life Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p15*

DISHMAN, RANDALL
Dishman v. American General, Iss. 10, 3/02, p19*; Iss. 12, 5/02, p21D

DOMINGUEZ, ALFONSO
Dominguez v. Mutual Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p18C

DONOVAN, PAUL
Metropolitan Property & Casualty v. Battista, Iss. 4, 9/01, p5G

EHRLICH, MICHAEL
Ehrlich v. Berkshire Life Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p18*

ELLIS & ELLIS LAW FIRM / JAMES ELLIS
St. Paul Fire & Marine v. Ellis & Ellis, Iss. 4, 9/01, p14A

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

ENRON NATURAL GAS MARKETING CORP.
JPMorgan Chase Bank v. Liberty Mutual Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p18*

ENRON NORTH AMERICA CORP.
JPMorgan Chase Bank v. Liberty Mutual Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p18*

ESCALERA, DIEGO
Twin City Fire Insurance v. Colon, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

ETIENNE, CLAUDE and SAMUEL
Allstate Indemnity v. Labord, Iss. 7, 12/01, p13*

EVANS, WILLIAM R.
First Penn-Pacific Life Insurance v. Evans, Iss. 2, 7/01, p10C

EXPRESS TEXTILE CONSULTANTS INC.
Express Textile Consultants v. General Accident Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/01, p23C

FABIANO, JOSEPH
Metropolitan Property & Casualty v. Battista, Iss. 4, 9/01, p5G

FASSBINDER UNITED BUILDERS INC.
US Liability Insurance v. Fassbinder United Builders, Iss. 6, 11/01, p9G

FENELON, ULRICK
Allstate Indemnity v. Labord, Iss. 7, 12/01, p13*

FHP INTERNATIONAL
PacifiCare to pay feds $87.3 million to settle alleged FCA violations, Iss. 12, 5/02, p6

FIRST HEALTHCARE
Allstate Insurance v. Nguyen, Iss. 7, 12/01, p7J*

FLATBUSH MEDICAL SERVICES
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Mallela, Iss. 5, 10/01, p7E

FLEURINVIL, ERMILUS
Allstate Indemnity v. Labord, Iss. 7, 12/01, p13*

FLORES, ALEXANDER
Twin City Fire Insurance v. Colon, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

FORDHAM MEDICAL PAIN and TREATMENT
Allstate Insurance v. Nandi, Iss. 2, 7/01, p20*

FORMOSO, DAVID
St. Paul Fire & Marine v. Ellis & Ellis, Iss. 4, 9/01, p14A

G.G. ENTERPRISES
Madrid v. HealthSouth, Iss. 1, 6/01, p6

GAMBONE, PHYLLIS
[See TATANTINO, PHYLLIS]

GETSON, FRANK J.
Allstate New Jersey Insurance v. Benn, Iss. 11, 4/02, p16*

GINTHER, GEORGE E.
Provident Life & Casualty Insurance v. Ginther, Iss. 11, 4/02, p19F

GIVENTER, MICHAEL
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Stein, Iss. 7, 12/01, p3F

GONZALEZ, ANTONIO
Twin City Fire Insurance v. Colon, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

GUIDA, GERALD and LEONARD
Metropolitan Property & Casualty v. Battista, Iss. 4, 9/01, p5G

GUL, AFSAR
Allstate Insurance v. Nandi, Iss. 2, 7/01, p20*

HAMILTON, LAWRENCE
Hamilton v. State Farm Fire & Casualty, Iss. 6, 11/01, p7*

HEALTHSOUTH CORP.
Madrid v. HealthSouth, Iss. 1, 6/01, p6

HOUGH HOME for FUNERALS
Funeral home operator March accused of fraud, Iss. 9, 2/02, p23

J.C. PENNEY INC.
York v. JC Penney Life Insurance, Iss. 2, 7/01, p16*

JAMISON, SETH
Burkert v. Equitable Life Assurance, Iss. 12, 5/02, p4G

JOSEPH, ARIANNE
Allstate Indemnity v. Labord, Iss. 7, 12/01, p13*

KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN
Lungu v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Iss. 7, 12/01, p20E

KARIM, SARAH ANN
Twin City Fire Insurance v. Colon, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

KATS, MARINA
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Red Lion Medical, Iss. 7, 12/01, p8B

KEHOE, JOSEPH and JAMES
Metropolitan Property & Casualty v. Battista, Iss. 4, 9/01, p5G

KENT, PAUL R.
Kent v. Minnesota Mutual Life, Iss. 6, 11/01, p20K

KHYZHYAK, OLENA
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Makris, Iss. 12, 5/02, p14I

KILMER, HERBERT and ELSIE
Kilmer v. Connecticut Indemnity, Iss. 10, 3/02, p15*

KUSZAJ, DEBORAH and MICHAEL
Charter Oak Fire Insurance v. Blue Sky, Iss. 5, 10/01, p22*

L&L COLLISIONS
Metropolitan Property & Casualty v. Battista, Iss. 4, 9/01, p5G

LABORD, VALENTIN,
CHANTAL and CHRISTINA
Allstate Indemnity v. Labord, Iss. 7, 12/01, p13*

LABORDE, RUSMITH
Allstate Indemnity v. Labord, Iss. 7, 12/01, p13*

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

LANGLEY, WILLIE
Langley v. Federal Kemper Life, Iss. 5, 10/01, p18B

LAURORE, JOSEPH
Allstate Indemnity v. Labord, Iss. 7, 12/01, p13*

LAWRENCE, THOMAS R.
Re Lawrence, Denver chiropractor convicted of fraud, Iss. 9, 2/02, p22

LENTZ, JOHN, MICHAEL, and ANDREA
Metropolitan Property & Casualty v. Battista, Iss. 4, 9/01, p5G

LEZIN, JOEL
Allstate Indemnity v. Labord, Iss. 7, 12/01, p13*

LODESPOTO, MARK
Progressive Northeastern Insurance v. Advanced Diagnostic, Iss. 3, 8/01, p15D

LOPEZ, ALEXANDER / ALEX LOPEZ
Twin City Fire Insurance v. Colon, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

LOPEZ, MARIA, RIGOBERTO and MANNY
Twin City Fire Insurance v. Colon, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

LUNA, MARIA
Twin City Fire Insurance v. Colon, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

LUQUE, CARLOS A.
Twin City Fire Insurance v. Colon, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

MAKRIS, ANTHANASIOS
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Makris, Iss. 12, 5/02, p14I

MALATESTA, EDWARD
Metropolitan Property & Casualty v. Battista, Iss. 4, 9/01, p5G

MALIK, IFTIKHAR
Allstate Insurance v. Nandi, Iss. 2, 7/01, p20*

MALLELA, ROBERT
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Mallela, Iss. 5, 10/01, p7E
Universal Acupuncture v. State Farm Auto Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p4A

MANKES, SETH
Progressive Northeastern Insurance v. Advanced Diagnostic, Iss. 3, 8/01, p15D

MARCH, PETER
Funeral home operator March accused of fraud, Iss. 9, 2/02, p23

MARIE, GILBERT JEAN
Allstate Indemnity v. Labord, Iss. 7, 12/01, p13*

MAR-JEN AUTO BODY
Metropolitan Property & Casualty v. Battista, Iss. 4, 9/01, p5G

MAR-JEN AUTO INC.
Metropolitan Property & Casualty v. Battista, Iss. 4, 9/01, p5G

MARMOLEJO, JOSE
Twin City Fire Insurance v. Colon, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

McCALLA, VINCENT
McCalla v. Royal Maccabees Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p16B

MEDICAL LABORATORIES L.L.C. / ML
Aetna v. Medtest Express, Iss. 8, 1/02, p8C

MEDICAL MAGNETIC IMAGING P.C.
Progressive Northeastern Insurance v. Advanced Diagnostic, Iss. 3, 8/01, p15D

MEDTEST EXPRESS INC.
Aetna v. Medtest Express, Iss. 8, 1/02, p8C

MENDOZA, ANTONIO
[See ANTONIO GONZALEZ]

MERCY GENERAL HOSPITAL
Catholic Healthcare West chain & Justice Dept. reach $10.75 million settlement, Iss. 3, 8/01, p18

MEYERS, DAVID P. and STUART J.
Aetna v. Medtest Express, Iss. 8, 1/02, p8C

MICHEL, WILEME, ALLAND,
CLERANORD, VIOLETTE and HERVE
Allstate Indemnity v. Labord, Iss. 7, 12/01, p13*

MILAN, DENIS
[See FORMOSO, DAVID]

MIRKIN, DMITRY
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Makris, Iss. 12, 5/02, p14I

MISSOURI PATIENT CARE
REVIEW FOUNDATION
Grim v. Missouri Patient Care, Iss. 3, 8/01, p18*

MITSUI, PATRICIA
Westen v. Farmers Insurance, Iss. 7, 15A

MONTEIRO, IDA
Horace Mann Insurance v. Monteiro, Iss. 6, 11/01, p18E

MOORE, STANLEY R.
First Penn-Pacific Life Insurance v. Evans, Iss. 2, 7/01, p10C

NAMEROW, ROBERT
Travelers Insurance v. Namerow, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11E

NANDI, DIPAK, M.D.
Allstate Insurance v. Nandi, Iss. 2, 7/01, p20*
Universal Acupuncture v. State Farm Auto Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p4A

NEUNER, J. SCOTT
Chicago Insurance v. Borsody, Iss. 5, 10/01, p6C

NEURO MUSCULAR MEDICAL GROUP
Liberty Mutual Insurance v. Neuro Muscular Medical, Iss. 6, 11/01, p19

NGUYEN, HUGH and TRACY CAO
Allstate Insurance v. Nguyen, Iss. 7, 12/01, p7J*

NICOLAS, MIRIAM, MOSSANTO
and MARIE DENISE
Allstate Indemnity v. Labord, Iss. 7, 12/01, p13*

NORTH PHILADELPHIA MEDICAL
Allstate Insurance v. Davidson Medical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

O’BRIEN, DEREK
Metropolitan Property & Casualty v. Battista, Iss. 4, 9/01, p5G

OCANA-RODRIGUEZ, CESAR
Twin City Fire Insurance v. Colon, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

O’CONNOR, HARRY J.
Provident Life & Accident v. O’Connor, Iss. 9, 2/02, p7G

OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE CLINIC
Lungu v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Iss. 7, 12/01, p20E

OQUENDO, GUILIANA
[See VILLALVA, GUILIANA]

ORIVAL, MAGDYANITH,
MARC A. and MICHAEL
Allstate Indemnity v. Labord, Iss. 7, 12/01, p13*

ORMENO, MARCOS
Twin City Fire Insurance v. Colon, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

PACIFICARE HEALTH SYSTEMS
PacifiCare to pay feds $87.3 million to settle alleged FCA violations, Iss. 12, 5/02, p6

PAIN CARE CHIROPRACTIC CLINICS
Allstate Insurance v. Nguyen, Iss. 7, 12/01, p7J*

PALERMO, JENNIFER
Metropolitan Property & Casualty v. Battista, Iss. 4, 9/01, p5G

PALOMARES, MARIA
Metropolitan Property & Casualty v. Battista, Iss. 4, 9/01, p5G

PARACELSUS HEALTHCARE CORP.
Paracelsus Healthcare settles government’s physician self-referral violation claims, Iss. 1, 6/01, p6

PATIENT TRANSFER SERVICE / PTS
US v. Patient Transfer, Iss. 3, 8/01, p17F

PAUL, YVES
Allstate Indemnity v. Labord, Iss. 7, 12/01, p13*

The PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP / TPMG
Lungu v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Iss. 7, 12/01, p20E

PIERRE, MADJYNNE
Allstate Indemnity v. Labord, Iss. 7, 12/01, p13*

PLAZA MEDICAL PAIN and TREATMENT P.C.
Allstate Insurance v. Nandi, Iss. 2, 7/01, p20*

PRICE, STEVEN
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Stein, Iss. 7, 12/01, p3F

QUALITY AUTO BODY
Metropolitan Property & Casualty v. Battista, Iss. 4, 9/01, p5G

QUEST MEMBERSHIP SERVICES INC.
York v. JC Penney Life Insurance, Iss. 2, 7/01, p16*

RED LION MEDICAL CENTER INC.
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Red Lion Medical, Iss. 7, 12/01, p8B

RENE, MARIE
Allstate Indemnity v. Labord, Iss. 7, 12/01, p13*

RETAMAR, LEMUEL
Twin City Fire Insurance v. Colon, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

RITE AID CORP.
Friedman/US v. Rite Aid, Iss. 3, 8/01, p8*

RIVAS, CECILIA
Rivas v. Mid-Century Insurance, Iss. 12, 5/02, p17B

RODRIGUES, BELMIRO
Horace Mann Insurance v. Monteiro, Iss. 6, 11/01, p18E

RODRIGUEZ, LUZ
Twin City Fire Insurance v. Colon, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

ROHM and HAAS CO.
Rohm & Haas v. Continental Casualty, Iss. 5, 10/01, p20*

RUDRA, SATRAJIT
Allstate Insurance v. Nandi, Iss. 2, 7/01, p20*

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

SAILOR, JETTIE D.
New Jersey v. Sailor, Iss. 8, 1/02, p4G

SANCHEZ, BRENDA
Metropolitan Property & Casualty v. Battista, Iss. 4, 9/01, p5G

SANTIAGO, EDWIN and JULIO
Metropolitan Property & Casualty v. Battista, Iss. 4, 9/01, p5G

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

SEQUOIA HOSPITAL
Catholic Healthcare West chain & Justice Dept. reach $10.75 million settlement, Iss. 3, 8/01, p18

SERINO, ANTHONY, PHILIP
Metropolitan Property & Casualty v. Battista, Iss. 4, 9/01, p5G

SETON MEDICAL CENTER
Catholic Healthcare West chain & Justice Dept. reach $10.75 million settlement, Iss. 3, 8/01, p18

SMAKOV, ALEXANDRE
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Makris, Iss. 12, 5/02, p14I

SICHEL, HOWARD
Sichel v. UnumProvident, Iss. 12, 5/02, p19*

SIMON, DEMETRIUS
Allstate Indemnity v. Labord, Iss. 7, 12/01, p13*

SMITH, MARIE C., FLORENCE,
AND MIRIELLE
Allstate Indemnity v. Labord, Iss. 7, 12/01, p13*

SORIN, ROMAN, M.D.
Liberty Mutual Insurance v. Neuro Muscular Medical, Iss. 6, 11/01, p19

SOUTH PHILADELPHIA THERAPY
Allstate Insurance v. Davidson Medical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL
and MEDICAL CENTER
Catholic Healthcare West chain & Justice Dept. reach $10.75 million settlement, Iss. 3, 8/01, p18

ST. LUKE’S HOSPITAL
Riley v. St. Luke’s Hospital, Iss. 1, 6/01, p3B

ST. SURIN, JOSEPH
Allstate Indemnity v. Labord, Iss. 7, 12/01, p13*

STEIN, SLAVIK
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Stein, Iss. 7, 12/01, p3F

STITES, LYNN BOYD
Fireman’s Fund v. Stites, Iss. 3, 8/01, p24*

STRAWBERRY MANSION MEDICAL
Allstate Insurance v. Davidson Medical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

SUBURBAN AUTO BODY
Metropolitan Property & Casualty v. Battista, Iss. 4, 9/01, p5G

SUN, DONGXING
Universal Acupuncture v. State Farm Auto Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p4A

TAKECARE CORP.
PacifiCare to pay feds $87.3 million to settle alleged FCA violations, Iss. 12, 5/02, p6

TATANTINO, PHYLLIS
Allstate Insurance v. Davidson Medical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

TIMMS, DUANE
Utica Mutual Insurance v. Timms, Iss. 12, 5/02, p13F

TORCHIN, BRIAN
Allstate Insurance v. Davidson Medical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

TSILIONIS, LITSA and GEORGE
Allstate Indemnity v. Tsilionis, Iss. 7, 12/01, p12/01, p13

UNIVERSAL ACUPUNCTURE PAIN SERVICES P.C.
Universal Acupuncture v. State Farm Auto Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p4A

URBAN MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS
Universal Acupuncture v. State Farm Auto Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p4A

VALDEZ, ANTONIO
[See ANTONIO GONZALEZ]

VASQUEZ, RUBEN
Twin City Fire Insurance v. Colon, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

VENTURA, ARELIS
Twin City Fire Insurance v. Colon, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

VIDAL, ADELGUISA
Twin City Fire Insurance v. Colon, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

VILBURN, JOHN
Allstate Indemnity v. Labord, Iss. 7, 12/01, p13*

VILLALVA, GUILIANA
Twin City Fire Insurance v. Colon, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

VILLALVA, GUILLERMO
[See VILLALVA, GUILIANA]

VILUS, GUILENE
Allstate Indemnity v. Labord, Iss. 7, 12/01, p13*

VOLPE, RICHARD A.
Volpe v. Paul Revere Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p19*

VOYLES, BILLY WAYNE
Allstate Insurance v. Voyles, Iss. 9, 2/02, p13B

VOZNI, DIMITRI
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Makris, Iss. 12, 5/02, p14I

WALLACE, SHIRLEY
US v. Patient Transfer, Iss. 3, 8/01, p17F

WARRINGTON, CHARLES
State Farm Indemnity v. Warrington, Iss. 12, 5/02, p13H

WEST PHILADELPHIA THERAPY
Allstate Insurance v. Davidson Medical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

WESTEN, GEOFF
Westen v. Farmers Insurance, Iss. 7, 15A

WESTMORELAND, ROBERT
Tennessee Farmers Insurance v. Westmoreland, Iss. 1, 6/01, p20D

WINTHROP CENTRE AUTO BODY
Metropolitan Property & Casualty v. Battista, Iss. 4, 9/01, p5G

WISE, DONALD
US v. Patient Transfer, Iss. 3, 8/01, p17F

WISE, KEVIN
US v. Patient Transfer, Iss. 3, 8/01, p17F

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

B. CRIMINAL SUIT NAMES

ABBOTT LABORATORIES
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

ABDELMALEK, EHAB
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10

ADAMS, JOHNNY LEROY
Louisiana indicts 16 in staged accident scheme, Iss. 10, 3/02, p27

ADKINS, CHARLES
[See SHYNGLE, CHARLES O.]

ADVANTAGE PLUS CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC
Re Peterson, Minn. clinic employee sentenced to 2 years for health care fraud & money laundering, Iss. 12, 5/02, p26

AFFILIATED PROFESSIONAL
HOME HEALTH CARE AGENCY
Affiliated Professional Home Health Care offices sentenced, Iss. 8, 1/02, p23

ALCARAZ, GLORIA EMMA
California v. Pero, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14

ALLEN, CHARLES
Allen & Gavett arrested for World Trade Center false death claims, Iss. 7, 12/01, p19*

ALLISON, FERRELL LEE
California v. Allison, Iss. 6, 11/01, p10D

AMASOWOMWAN, EDOWANY
[See IGBINOBA, IDEHEN AMAS]

AMERSON, RAYMOND K.
Heath of Atlanta & others charged in Tenn. with viatical fraud, Iss. 5, 10/01, p14

ANDERSON, DAN
Baptist Medical convictions will not be reviewed, Iss. 8, 1/02, p23

ANKROM, BRUCE
California v. Gofman, Iss. 6, 11/01, p17F

ANTOUN, SAAD
US v. Antoun, Iss. 9, 2/02, p10F

ARONOVA, OLGA
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10

ASHER CLINIC
US v. Mackby, Iss. 3, 8/01, p7A

ASKANAZI, JEFFREY
US v. United Memorial Hospital, Iss. 11, 4/02, p6C

BAKER, WILLIAM S.
Heath of Atlanta & others charged in Tenn. with viatical fraud, Iss. 5, 10/01, p14

BALFOUR, DAVID E.
Re Balfour, Mich. man convicted of killing wife & burning house for insurance, Iss. 12, 5/02, p26

BALLOG, DAVID Jr.
Devoney v. Retirement Board, Iss. 12, 5/02, p16A

BANKS, STUART
Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Gambrel, Iss. 8, 1/02, p22
Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Hartsock, Iss. 8, 1/02, p22

BARBER, BILLY BRUCE
Re Barber, Okla. man charged with burying tractor & baler for insurance money, Iss. 12, 5/02, p26

BASIC AMERICAN MEDICAL INC. / BAMI
US/Schilling v. KPMG Peat Marwick, Iss. 6, 11/01, p13H

BAXLEY, HOWARD K.
Heath of Atlanta & others charged in Tenn. with viatical fraud, Iss. 5, 10/01, p14

BAXTER PHARMACEUTICAL
PRODUCTS INC.
Nevada v. Abbott Labs, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10*

BAYER CORP.
Nevada v. Abbott Labs, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10*

BELL, IRA
US v. Bell, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14

BELL, JASMINE C.
Dickey, Bell & Lopez indicted & arrested on health care fraud charges, Iss. 1, 6/01, p25

BENAVIDES, ANTHONY B.
US v. Benavides, Iss. 7, 12/01, p19*

BENNETT, RICHARD
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10

BEREZNER, PAUL
Baranik & others arraigned in New York for operating auto “give up” ring, Iss. 7, 12/01, p24

BEZABETH, TSEDAYE, M.D.
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10; doctors Zharov & Bezabeth plead guilty in car scam, Iss. 11, 4/02, p24

BIG SKY BROKERAGE
US v. DeSalvo, Iss. 12, 5/02, p18*

BIRMAN (VOLF) LAW OFFICE
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10

BLAIKIE, SABARINA M.
US v. Smith, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11K
US v. Turquitt, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11*; Iss. 10, 3/02, p10

BLUE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP
McClatchey sentenced to home detention & probation in Medicare scheme, Iss. 4, 9/01, p20

BODYWORKS COMPANY
US v. Mazzola, Iss. 11, 4/02, p21D*

BOONE, JANET
Louisiana indicts 16 in staged accident scheme, Iss. 10, 3/02, p27

BORRELLI, HENRY
US v. Bell, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14

BOTKIN, JACQUI I.
Florida v. Cherry, Iss. 4, 9/01, p8L

BOUDERBALA, HALIM
Razzaq and Bouderbala charged in fraudulent World Trade Center claims, Iss. 7, 12/01, p20; Razzaq sentenced in La. for faking wife’s WTC death, Iss. 12, 5/02, p3

BOYD, WESLEY ALFORD Jr.
US v. Broussard, Iss. 10, 3/02, p8*

BRADFORD, CHARLES
Florida v. Bradford, Iss. 1, 6/01, p12C

BRAGANCA, CICERO
Kentucky federal grand jury indicts 16 on viatical fraud, Iss. 8, 1/01, p22

BREINER, JOANNE and SERINA
Kentucky federal grand jury indicts 16 on viatical fraud, I ss. 8, 1/01, p22

BRINDLE, TEDDY
US v. Jamieson, Iss. 9, 2/02, p6*

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO.
Nevada v. Abbott Labs, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10*

BROIT, ROBERT
Baranik & others arraigned in New York for operating auto “give up” ring, Iss. 7, 12/01, p24

BROUSSARD, MARK ANTHONY
and JERRY GERARD
US v. Broussard, Iss. 10, 3/02, p8*

BRUMER, MICHAEL
US v. Bell, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14

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

BRYANT, MICHAEL E.
Bryant, former Ellis & Ellis lawyer sentenced for insurance larceny, Iss. 8, 1/02, p24

BURGES, HECTOR
Operation Street Sweep, NY sting nets 45 charged in $1.6 million auto insurance give-up ring, Iss. 10, 3/02, p16

BURNETT, SHARONDA
Burnett, accounting clerk & accomplices charged in PA insider fraud case, Iss. 4, 9/01, p21

BURNS, ROBERT B. Jr.
Re Burns, et al., WV chiropractors and consultant indicted for fraud, Iss. 10, 3/02, p26

BUTLER, I.B.
US v. Jamieson, Iss. 9, 2/02, p6*

CABRERA, JORGE
Baranik & others arraigned in New York for operating auto “give up” ring, Iss. 7, 12/01, p24

CAPWELL, JAMES A.
US v. Jamieson, Iss. 9, 2/02, p6*

CARTER, DARRICKA
US v. Bell, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14

CARTHAN, RODNEY
Louisiana indicts 16 in staged accident scheme, Iss. 10, 3/02, p27

CHASE, KIMBERLEE
TAP Pharmaceuticals to pay $875 million to settle fraud charges, 7 indicted for conspiracy, Iss. 5, 10/01, p4*

CHE, CHANTHY
US v. Dona Medical, Iss. 7, 12/01, p21*

CHERRY, ADAM C.
Florida v. Cherry, Iss. 4, 9/01, p8L

CHUSID, EUGENE
Chusid sentenced to prison for false water damage claim, Iss. 9, 2/02, p22

CLARK, KENNETH H. Sr. /
W.G. CLARK COUNSELING CENTER
US v. Clark, Iss. 8, 1/02, p13*

CLARKE, CARL
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10

CLASSIC MEDICAL and DENTAL
US v. Hickman, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*; Iss. 10, 3/02, p7

CLAYTON EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION
Clayton Emergency Transportation owner DiGiorgio sentenced for Medicare fraud, Iss. 8, 1/02, p23

COLUMBIA/HCA CORP.
US v. Whiteside, Iss. 11, 4/02, p3E

COLUMBIA/HCA HEALTHCARE CORP.
US v. Whiteside, Iss. 11, 4/02, p3E

COLUMBIA HOSPITAL CORP.
US/Schilling v. KPMG Peat Marwick, Iss. 6, 11/01, p13H

COLUMBUS OKON
US v. Dona Medical, Iss. 7, 12/01, p21*

CONYERS, WILLIAM and MOLLIE
New Jersey v. Thomas, Iss. 12, 5/02, p5*

CORREIA, HUMBERTO
US v. Correia, Iss. 9, 2/02, p17

CORSA MEDICAL
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10

CRONIN, NASH N.
Florida v. Cronin, Iss. 7, 12/01, p4C

DAMON CLINICAL
LABORATORIES INC.
US v. Thurston, Iss. 8, 1/02, p14

DARNER, MARK ALLEN
Darner, chiropractor sentenced to 5 five years prison & restitution for billing scam, Iss. 6, 11/01, p24

DAVIS, MICHAEL LEE
Davis v. Texas, Iss. 9, 2/02, p4E

DBB INC.
US v. DBB, Iss. 12, 5/02, p8
US v. Haught, Iss. 12, 5/02, p7*

DEGEORGE, REX K.
US v. DeGeorge, Iss. 10, 3/02, p11

DESALVO, KENNETH
US v. DeSalvo, Iss. 12, 5/02, p18*

DEMPSEY, TRACY TOBIAS
US v. Dona Medical, Iss. 7, 12/01, p21*

DENNIS, SHERNITA
Louisiana indicts 16 in staged accident scheme, Iss. 10, 3/02, p27

DENTAL CENTERS of AMERICA
Bryant charged in Fla. with abducting children in “Operation Tooth Decay” investigation, Iss. 3, 8/01, p27

DEOKARAN, JOHN DEO PRAKASH
Louisiana v. Deokaran, Iss. 6, 11/01, p19*

DEVONEY, WILLIAM
Devoney v. Retirement Board, Iss. 12, 5/02, p16A

DEWYS, MATTHEW
US v. United Memorial Hospital, Iss. 11, 4/02, p6C

DEY INC.
Nevada v. Abbott Labs, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10*

DICKEY, LENVILLE D.
Dickey, Bell & Lopez indicted & arrested on health care fraud charges, Iss. 1, 6/01, p25

DIEP, VICTOR
California v. Diep, Iss. 7, 12/01, p16*

DiGIORGIO, DAWN
Clayton Emergency Transportation owner DiGiorgio sentenced for Medicare fraud, Iss. 8, 1/02, p23

DONA MEDICAL DISTRIBUTORS
US v. Dona Medical, Iss. 7, 12/01, p21*

DUBYAK JOSEPH
Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Gambrel, Iss. 8, 1/02, p22
Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Hartsock, Iss. 8, 1/02, p22

DUNN, CHARLES WAYNE
Mississippi v. Leedom, Iss. 5, 10/01, p10*

EASTPARK COMMUNITY
HEALTH GROUP
US v. Broussard, Iss. 10, 3/02, p8*

EBELING, PAUL A.
US v. DeGeorge, Iss. 10, 3/02, p11

EDEM, NSIKAN and ANI
US v. Dona Medical, Iss. 7, 12/01, p21*

EDMONDS, JACK
Kentucky federal grand jury indicts 16 on viatical fraud, Iss. 8, 1/01, p22

EGERTON, CHARLES
[See SHYNGLE, CHARLES O.]

EGERTON, CHRISTOPHER
[See SHYNGLE, CHARLES O.]

EKONG, RUTH
Ekong arrested in Calif. on 9 felony charges for insurance fraud, Iss. 3, 8/01, p26

EMSCO BILLING SERVICES INC.
Re Tetik, Chicago doctor & ex-wife accused in $10 million overbilling of Medicare & Medicaid, Iss. 10, 3/02, p26

ENGELBERT, BARBARA
US v. Bell, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14

ERHART, STEPHEN A.
Re Peterson, Minn. clinic employee sentenced to 2 years for health care fraud & money laundering, Iss. 12, 5/02, p26

ERRICO, NICHOLAS
US v. Bell, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14

FAGLIER, KEITH K.
US v. Mills, Iss. 12, 5/02, p5K

FALCO, GABRIEL
US v. DeGeorge, Iss. 10, 3/02, p11

FARMER, WADE ODICE
US v. Smith, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11K
US v. Turquitt, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11*; Iss. 10, 3/02, p10

FERGUSON, OJIE
Operation Street Sweep, NY sting nets 45 charged in $1.6 million auto insurance give-up ring, Iss. 10, 3/02, p16

FILCHECK, WILLIAM C.
Re Burns, et al., WV chiropractors and consultant indicted for fraud, Iss. 10, 3/02, p26

FILIPPONE, MICHAEL
US v. Jamieson, Iss. 9, 2/02, p6*

FIORE, SUSAN
Massachusetts v. Susan Fiore, Iss. 9, 2/02, p16L

FLETCHER, JENNIFER
and MATTHEW
California v. Fletcher, Iss. 10, 3/02, p10F

FOLSE, TURHAN
Calif. investigation results in 7 arrested in alleged auto fraud ring, Iss. 1, 6/01, p25

FONTANELLA, DANIEL
Fontanella, NJ chiropractor sentenced for overbilling, Iss. 5, 10/01, p24

FRAGA, EDUARDO C.
Florida v. Cherry, Iss. 4, 9/01, p8L

FREEMAN-ANDERSON, ROXANNA
Freeman-Anderson charged in fraudulent World Trade Center claims, Iss. 6, 11/01, p24

FRIEDMAN, MICHAEL /
BRUCE FRIEDMAN LAW OFFICES
US v. Friedman, Iss. 11, 4/02, p15

FULCRUM SERVICES
US v. Haught, Iss. 12, 5/02, p7*

FULLERTON, JEAN, M.D.
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10

G.S. CARE CORP.
US v. Haught, Iss. 12, 5/02, p7*

GAMBREL, PAUL
Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Gambrel, Iss. 8, 1/02, p22

GAVETT (GAVITT), CYNTHIA
Allen & Gavett arrested for World Trade Center false death claims, Iss. 7, 12/01, p19*
Georgia v. Gavitt, Iss. 12, 5/02, p3

GAVITT, CHARLES
Georgia v. Gavitt, Iss. 12, 5/02, p3

GEM INTERNATIONAL/GALAXY AUTO SALES
Baranik & others arraigned in New York for operating auto “give up” ring, Iss. 7, 12/01, p24

GEMOETS, THOMAS HENRY
Gonzalez v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*; Iss. 7, 12/01, p6*
Jarnigan v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*
Tu v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*

GLAXOSMITHKLINE CORP.
Nevada v. Abbott Labs, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10*

GLAXO WELLCOME INC.
Nevada v. Abbott Labs, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10*

GOFMAN, INNA
California v. Gofman, Iss. 6, 11/01, p17F

GOLDMAN, DMIRTY
California v. Gofman, Iss. 6, 11/01, p17F

GOLDSHTAYN, MARINA
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10

GOLDSTAR HEALTHCARE INC.
US/Florida/Flewelling v. Goldstar Healthcare, Iss. 12, 5/02, p8
US v. Haught, Iss. 12, 5/02, p7*

GONZALEZ, ALFONSO
Gonzalez v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*; Iss. 7, 12/01, p6*
Jarnigan v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*
Tu v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*

GRAE, FREDRIC / GRAE,
RYBICKI & PARTNERS
US v. Rybicki, Iss. 12, 5/02, p10E

GRAY, JOSEPHINE VIRGINIA
US v. Gray, Iss. 7, 12/01, p18D

GREEN HOSPITAL of SCRIPPS CLINIC
Justice Dept. announces settlements with 7 hospitals, Iss. 1, 6/01, p5

GREENFIELD, JOSEPH
US v. Greenfield, Iss. 4, 9/01, p12F

GRO WELL HOME
INFUSION SERVICES INC.
US v. Miller, clarification, Iss. 1, 6/01, p26

GROFF, JOHN
New Jersey indicts 29 in staged accident insurance scam, Iss. 3, 8/01, p26

GRUBESSI, WILLIAM
US v. Bell, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14

GUIDO, DAVID
TAP Pharmaceuticals to pay $875 million to settle fraud charges, 7 indicted for conspiracy, Iss. 5, 10/01, p4*

GUYE, SHERON, NIKEBRA and SHEQUITA
Louisiana indicts 16 in staged accident scheme, Iss. 10, 3/02, p27

HABER, AVRAHAM BEN-ZION
US v. Haber, Iss. 1, 6/01, p17*

HADLOCK, KEITH
Kentucky federal grand jury indicts 16 on viatical fraud, Iss. 8, 1/01, p22

HALEY, RONALD A.
US v. Broussard, Iss. 10, 3/02, p8*

HALSTEAD, RONALD L.
Re Burns, et al., WV chiropractors and consultant indicted for fraud, Iss. 10, 3/02, p26

HAMBARIAN, JEFFREY
Hambarian v. Orange Co. Court, Iss. 10, 3/02, p24*; Iss. 11, 4/02, p21*

HAMILTON, CARRIE
Affiliated Professional Home Health Care offices sentenced, Iss. 8, 1/02, p23

HAMILTON, THOMAS
[See RUTHERFORD, MADISON T.]

HANSBROUGH, RANDOLPH
Hansbrough v. Florida, Iss. 2, 7/01, p21*

HARTSOCK, WALTER D.
Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Gambrel, Iss. 8, 1/02, p22
Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Hartsock, Iss. 8, 1/02, p22

HASWELL, EVERSLEY and KARLA
US v. Haswell, Iss. 6, 11/01, p14

HAUGHT, BARRY DOUGLAS
US v. DBB, Iss. 12, 5/02, p8
US v. Haught, Iss. 12, 5/02, p7*
US/Florida/Flewelling v. Goldstar Healthcare, Iss. 12, 5/02, p8

HAWKINS, QUENTIN
US v. Hawkins, Iss. 3, 8/01, p22*

HCA — The HEALTHCARE CO.
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
US/Schilling v. KPMG Peat Marwick, Iss. 6, 11/01, p13H

HEALTHWEST REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Justice Dept. announces settlements with 7 hospitals, Iss. 1, 6/01, p5

HEATH of ATLANTA /
TIMOTHY PORTER HEATH
Heath of Atlanta & others charged in Tenn. with viatical fraud, Iss. 5, 10/01, p14

HERNANDEZ, DANIEL
Operation Street Sweep, NY sting nets 45 charged in $1.6 million auto insurance give-up ring, Iss. 10, 3/02, p16

HERZLICH, DOUGLAS
US v. Bell, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14

HICKMAN, JOYCE LEE
US v. Hickman, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*; Iss. 10, 3/02, p7

HODGE, JOSEPH LONNIE
US v. Hodge, Iss. 7, 12/01, p7I

HOLLIMAN, BRENDA
US v. Mills, Iss. 12, 5/02, p5K

HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
Justice Dept. announces settlements with 7 hospitals, Iss. 1, 6/01, p5

HOWARD, JOEL FRANKLIN
Heath of Atlanta & others charged in Tenn. with viatical fraud, Iss. 5, 10/01, p14

HUSSAIN, IFTIKHAR
Venditti Clinical Lab owner & managers plead guilty to Medicaid fraud, Iss. 10, 3/02, p26

IGBINOBA, IDEHEN AMAS
Igbinoba v. Texas, Iss. 4, 9/01, p6H

INCE, KAREN
US v. Bell, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14

JACKSON, CLEMIS LARAINE
US v. Broussard, Iss. 10, 3/02, p8*

JACKSON, JOHN J.
Re Roberts, guilty pleas entered in insider fraud case, Iss. 6, 11/01, p25

JACKSON, JONATHAN ELLIOT
US v. Broussard, Iss. 10, 3/02, p8*

JACKSON, SCOTT
US v. Jamieson, Iss. 9, 2/02, p6*

JAMIESON, JOHN RICHARD
US v. Jamieson, Iss. 9, 2/02, p6*

JARNIGAN, RANDY
Gonzalez v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*; Iss. 7, 12/01, p6*
Jarnigan v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*
Tu v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*

JARRELL, JAY A.
US v. Whiteside, Iss. 11, 4/02, p3E

JEFFERSON, SHANNON
Re Welch, man sentenced to 5 years for using transport service to defraud Medicaid, Iss. 12, 5/02, p26

JENKINS, JEFFREY
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10

JIMENEZ, AURELIO P.
US v. Jimenez, Iss. 2, 7/01, p24

JOHNSTON, ELIZABETH P.
US v. Benavides, Iss. 7, 12/01, p19*

JONES, RUBYLENE JACKSON
US v. Broussard, Iss. 10, 3/02, p8*

JONES, SHIRLEY and STEVE
Mega Universal Oxygen owners sentenced to jail time for Medicaid fraud, Iss. 6, 11/01, p13

JOSHLIN, DAVID EDWARD
Louisiana v. Joshlin, Iss. 6, 11/01, p14I

KALAJIAN, ALBERT
US v. Bell, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14

KASTEN, MICHAEL
US v. Jamieson, Iss. 9, 2/02, p6*

KATZ, ALAN
US v. Bell, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14

KEARSE, ROBERTA
US v. Bell, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14

KELLER MEDICAL SERVICE / MARK KELLER
Keller & Woodard, ambulance co. owners sentenced for Medicare fraud, Iss. 8, 1/02, p23

KEMPER, SANDRA
Re Kemper, St. Louis woman charged with murder in son’s fire death, Iss. 11, 4/02, p22

KHALILI, FARAMARZ
Khalili v. Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Iss. 2/02, p18H

KID’S HEALTH SERVICES INC.
Florida v. Cherry, Iss. 4, 9/01, p8L

KISSEL, ARTHUR
US v. Lafontaine, Iss. 9, 2/02, p13

KLEIN, LAWRENCE
US v. Bell, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14

KLINNER, THOMAS R.
Heath of Atlanta & others charged in Tenn. with viatical fraud, Iss. 5, 10/01, p14

KONAXIS, JAMES
US v. Mazzola, Iss. 11, 4/02, p21D*

KONGSIRI, LEE LIKHIT and PHATCHA
Kongsiri & wife sentenced in fake-death scheme, Iss. 1, 6/01, p7

KOSTER, JOEL MARK
Heath of Atlanta & others charged in Tenn. with viatical fraud, Iss. 5, 10/01, p14

KPMG LLP / KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP
US/Schilling v. KPMG Peat Marwick, Iss. 6, 11/01, p13H

KRUG, JAESON
US v. Jamieson, Iss. 9, 2/02, p6*

KUILAN, MERCEDES
Kentucky federal grand jury indicts 16 on viatical fraud, Iss. 8, 1/01, p22

LAFONTAINE, SONIA / LAFONTAINE-
RISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATES / LRMA
US v. Lafontaine, Iss. 9, 2/02, p13

LAHUE, RONALD and ROBERT
Baptist Medical convictions will not be reviewed, Iss. 8, 1/02, p23
McClatchey sentenced to home detention & probation in Medicare scheme, Iss. 4, 9/01, p20

LAUDERDALE, DARLENE
US v. Jamieson, Iss. 9, 2/02, p6*

LAUERSEN, NIELS
Lauersen, NY fertility doctor sentenced for health care fraud, Iss. 5, 10/01, p24

LAW OFFICE of VOLF BIRMAN
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10

LEEDOM, LINDA
Mississippi v. Leedom, Iss. 5, 10/01, p10*

LEFLORE, REGINA L.
Thornton & Leflore, Miss. insurance agents indicted for life insurance fraud scheme, Iss. 1, 6/01, p25

LEONBERGER, ROBERT
US v. Jamieson, Iss. 9, 2/02, p6*

LEWANDOWSKI, MARK DANIEL
and REBECCA LYNN
US v. Dona Medical, Iss. 7, 12/01, p21*

LEWIS, BOBBY JEROME
US v. Sykes, Iss. 2, 7/01, p24

LEWIS, STEPHANIE MICHELLE
US v. Sykes, Iss. 2, 7/01, p24

LEYDIKER, BRONISLAV
Baranik & others arraigned in New York for operating auto “give up” ring, Iss. 7, 12/01, p24

LIBENZON, SEMYON
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10

LOPEZ, DEANNA
Dickey, Bell & Lopez indicted & arrested on health care fraud charges, Iss. 1, 6/01, p25

LOVANDER, BELINDA
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

LUSTER, KENNETH
Kentucky federal grand jury indicts 16 on viatical fraud, Iss. 8, 1/01, p22

MACKBY, PETER
US v. Mackby, Iss. 3, 8/01, p7A

MACKENZIE, ALAN
TAP Pharmaceuticals to pay $875 million to settle fraud charges, 7 indicted for conspiracy, Iss. 5, 10/01, p4*

MADDOCK, MICHAEL PATRICK
US v. Dona Medical, Iss. 7, 12/01, p21*

MANDIGO, WILSON and CAMELLA
Louisiana indicts 16 in staged accident scheme, Iss. 10, 3/02, p27

MANION, RODNEY
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. Olstein, Iss. 2, 7/01, p9*

MAREK, ANTHONY D.
US v. Mazzola, Iss. 11, 4/02, p21D*

MARTINEZ, DEREK
Operation Street Sweep, NY sting nets 45 charged in $1.6 million auto insurance give-up ring, Iss. 10, 3/02, p16

MATEYKA, PAUL JOSEPH
Mateyka pleads guilty to SS disability fraud, Iss. 9, 2/02, p22

MAZARAS, ANGELO
Kentucky federal grand jury indicts 16 on viatical fraud, Iss. 8, 1/01, p22

MAZZOLA, STEPHEN J. and SEBASTIAN
US v. Mazzola, Iss. 11, 4/02, p21D*

McALLISTER, ROBIN
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10

McCARTHY, TIMOTHY, SHIRLEY,
TIMOTHY Jr., MICHELE, FAITH
McCarthy family charged with fraud, forgery & larceny in NY, Iss. 4, 9/01, p21

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

McGOVERN, DANA EUGENE /
McGOVERN’S AMBULANCE SERVICE INC.
US v. McGovern, Iss. 8, 1/02, p15

MEADOWS, WALTER BYRON
Heath of Atlanta & others charged in Tenn. with viatical fraud, Iss. 5, 10/01, p14

MED-CARE DISTRIBUTORS INC.
US v. Haught, Iss. 12, 5/02, p7*

MEDSYSEM BILLING SERVICE INC.
US v. Dona Medical, Iss. 7, 12/01, p21*

MEGA UNIVERSAL OXYGEN
and HOME CARE SERVICES
Mega Universal Oxygen owners sentenced to jail time for Medicaid fraud, Iss. 6, 11/01, p13

MERCER, THOMAS L.
US v. Mercer, Iss. 5, 10/01, p14*

MERCY AMERICAN RIVER HOSPITAL
US/Boyd v. Mercy Health Care, Iss. 2, 7/01, p8*

MERCY HEALTH CARE SACRAMENTO
US/Boyd v. Mercy Health Care, Iss. 2, 7/01, p8*

MERCY HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS
US/Boyd v. Mercy Health Care, Iss. 2, 7/01, p8*

MESHEY, RONALD
US v. Jamieson, Iss. 9, 2/02, p6*

MESSINA, FRANK Jr.
US v. Mazzola, Iss. 11, 4/02, p21D*

MIAMI HEART INSTITUTE
Justice Dept. announces settlements with 7 hospitals, Iss. 1, 6/01, p5

MILES, ALICE and RICHARD
Affiliated Professional Home Health Care offices sentenced, Iss. 8, 1/02, p23

MILLER, SUSAN M.
US v. Miller, clarification, Iss. 1, 6/01, p26

MILLS, JAMES RODNEY
US v. Mills, Iss. 12, 5/02, p5K

MILLS, THOMAS
[See THOMAS, MILLARD JAMES]

MINKOFF, ARTHUR
US v. Bell, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14

MITCHELL, CLARK C.
Mitchell, Miami doctor charged with viatical fraud, Iss. 1, 6/01, p8

MIZE, RANDALL SEAN
Mize, former insurance adjuster please guilty to accident fraud, Iss. 7, 12/01, p24

MODI, VINODCHANDRA and KALAIS
US v. Modi, Iss. 11, 4/02, p10B

MOORE, RUSTY
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10

MOUNTAINEER CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC
Re Burns, et al., WV chiropractors and consultant indicted for fraud, Iss. 10, 3/02, p26

MOUTON, PATRICK DALE
US v. Broussard, Iss. 10, 3/02, p8*

MT. SINAI HOSPITAL
Justice Dept. announces settlements with 7 hospitals, Iss. 1,
6/01, p5

MUBANG, THERESA SIRRI
US v. Mubang, Iss. 2, 7/01, p24

MULLINS, MICHAEL
Kentucky federal grand jury indicts 16 on viatical fraud, Iss. 8, 1/01, p22

MURRAY, JOSEPH
Operation Street Sweep, NY sting nets 45 charged in $1.6 million auto insurance give-up ring, Iss. 10, 3/02, p16

NAJJAR, SAMIR S.
US v. Najjar, Iss. 1, 6/01, p6

NELSON, ROCHARD
US v. Jamieson, Iss. 9, 2/02, p6*

NEWTON, KATHLEEN, SHARON and ANTHONY
Louisiana indicts 16 in staged accident scheme, Iss. 10, 3/02, p27

NIGMADZHANOVA, FIRA
Baranik & others arraigned in New York for operating auto “give up” ring, Iss. 7, 12/01, p24

NOKO INDUSTRIES LLC
US v. Dona Medical, Iss. 7, 12/01, p21*

NORTHSIDE REHAB
MEDICAL THERAPY CLINIC
US v. Broussard, Iss. 10, 3/02, p8*

OASIS DAY HOSPITAL
US v. Shyngle, Iss. 3, 8/01, p16C

OCHOA, RALPH
Kentucky federal grand jury indicts 16 on viatical fraud, Iss. 8, 1/01, p22

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

OLIVEROS, ANGEL V.
Kentucky federal grand jury indicts 16 on viatical fraud, Iss. 8, 1/01, p22

OLSTEIN, JOEL, M.D.
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. Olstein, Iss. 2, 7/01, p9*

OPTION CARE of NORTHERN INDIANA
US v. Miller, clarification, Iss. 1, 6/01, p26

OPTION FIRST HEALTH CARE
US v. Miller, clarification, Iss. 1, 6/01, p26

PAL, ANCELINE A.
US v. Dona Medical, Iss. 7, 12/01, p21*

PALACIOS, IRMA
California v. Gofman, Iss. 6, 11/01, p17F

PALMER, TREVOR
US v. Jamieson, Iss. 9, 2/02, p6*

PAN, KANGMEI
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10

PAOLINO, Dr. RICHARD G.
Paolino, osteopath charged in PA with more than 1,000 counts of insurance fraud, Iss. 3, 8/01, p26

PAPEINEAU, LEANNE
Re Roberts, guilty pleas entered in insider fraud case, Iss. 6, 11/01, p25

PARK PLAZA PHYSICAL MEDICINE
US v. Broussard, Iss. 10, 3/02, p8*

PASCUA, LEA TELAN
US v. Dona Medical, Iss. 7, 12/01, p21*

PATIENT TRANSFER SERVICE INC. / PTS
US v. Wise, Iss. 3, 8/01, p17E

PEARCE, MITCHELL
US v. Bell, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14

PEDIFORD, DEREK
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10

PEREZ, JUAN
Bradley v. General Accident Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p11*

PERO, RAUL EDUARDO
and LISA MONIQUE
California v. Pero, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14

PETERSON, CORAL K.
Re Peterson, Minn. clinic employee sentenced to 2 years for health care fraud & money laundering, Iss. 12, 5/02, p26

PHAN, LEIGHANN
Gonzalez v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*; Iss. 7, 12/01, p6*
Jarnigan v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*
Tu v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*

PHARMACIA & UPJOHN CO.
Nevada v. Abbott Labs, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10*

PHARMACIA CORP.
Nevada v. Abbott Labs, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10*

PHILLIPS, LORENZO
Phillips & Weaver sentenced to prison time for Medicaid fraud, Iss. 7, 12/01, p24

PHYCARE HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS
US v. Broussard, Iss. 10, 3/02, p8*

PODOLSKY, ALEX
Baranik & others arraigned in New York for operating auto “give up” ring, Iss. 7, 12/01, p24

PORTALATIN, HECTOR
Operation Street Sweep, NY sting nets 45 charged in $1.6 million auto insurance give-up ring, Iss. 10, 3/02, p16

POST, SETSUKO BETTY
California v. Post, Iss. 8, 1/02, p3*

PRACTICE SYSTEMS
Re Burns, et al., WV chiropractors and consultant indicted for fraud, Iss. 10, 3/02, p26

PRICE, NATHAN W.
Re Roberts, guilty pleas entered in insider fraud case, Iss. 6, 11/01, p25

PRIME TIME MEDICAL
US v. Mubang, Iss. 2, 7/01, p24

PRIORITY ONE HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS
Re Burns, et al., WV chiropractors and consultant indicted for fraud, Iss. 10, 3/02, p26

PROMPT MEDICAL
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10

QUALITY MEDI-CARE
HEALTH CARE CLINIC
US v. Broussard, Iss. 10, 3/02, p8*

QUALLS, GENEVA LYNNE
Worthington & Qualls indicted in Tenn. for health care fraud, Iss. 10, 3/02, p27

QUARANTA, NICHOLAS
Florida v. Cherry, Iss. 4, 9/01, p8L

RAGIN, CORENE
US v. Bell, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14

RAJA, ABDUL HAFEEZ
Venditti Clinical Lab owner & managers plead guilty to Medicaid fraud, Iss. 10, 3/02, p26

RAYKIN, LYUDMILLA
Baranik & others arraigned in New York for operating auto “give up” ring, Iss. 7, 12/01, p24

RAZZAQ, JIHAD
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

REECE, HENRY LEWIS Jr.
US v. Broussard, Iss. 10, 3/02, p8*

REYNOLDS, JAMES LANCE
Heath of Atlanta & others charged in Tenn. with viatical fraud, Iss. 5, 10/01, p14

RICE, MICHAEL A.
Heath of Atlanta & others charged in Tenn. with viatical fraud, Iss. 5, 10/01, p14

RICKETTS, ORRETT
US v. Jamieson, Iss. 9, 2/02, p6*

RIETH, NELS H. Jr.
Rieth sentenced to 5 years for arson & theft by fraud, Iss. 6, 11/01, p24

ROBERTS, MARY
Roberts, Tenn. insurance adjuster indicted, Iss. 3, 8/01, p26; guilty pleas entered in insider fraud case, Iss. 6, 11/01, p25

RODRIGUEZ, DEBRA
Rodriguez arrested in Sacramento for workers’ comp fraud, Iss. 3, 8/01, p26

ROHE, PAUL
US v. Bell, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14

ROMANO, JOHN
TAP Pharmaceuticals to pay $875 million to settle fraud charges, 7 indicted for conspiracy, Iss. 5, 10/01, p4*

ROSANIA, NICHOLAS
Re Rosania, NJ chiropractor sentenced to 4 years for bribes, Iss. 11, 4/02, p23

ROSENBERG, MICHAEL
California v. Gofman, Iss. 6, 11/01, p17F

ROSS, CHOM CHE and VANARETH
US v. Dona Medical, Iss. 7, 12/01, p21*

ROTH, MICHAEL
US v. Greenfield, Iss. 4, 9/01, p12F

RUIS, LUIS / RUIZ, LUIS
New Jersey indicts 29 in staged accident insurance scam, Iss. 3, 8/01, p26
Re Ruiz, runner sentenced to 3 years for staged accident ring, Iss. 20, 3/02, p26

RUSHING, JONATHAN
Re Roberts, guilty pleas entered in insider fraud case, Iss. 6, 11/01, p25

RUTHERFORD, MADISON T.
US v. Rutherford, Iss. 2, 7/01, p15

RYBICKI, THOMAS
US v. Rybicki, Iss. 12, 5/02, p10E

SABBATH, JIMMY
Louisiana indicts 16 in staged accident scheme, Iss. 10, 3/02, p27

SALEEM, MOHAMMED
Venditti Clinical Lab owner & managers plead guilty to Medicaid fraud, Iss. 10, 3/02, p26

SANKEY, JOHN PATRICK
[See RUTHERFORD, MADISON T.]

SAVAGE, LINSEY
US v. Jamieson, Iss. 9, 2/02, p6*

SCHADE, WILLIAM
US v. Jamieson, Iss. 9, 2/02, p6*

SCOTT, CALVIN
[See THOMAS, MILLARD JAMES]

SEID, NORMAN
Anesthesiologist Seid sentenced for role in billing scam, Iss. 11, 4/02, p24

SEIDITA, LAWRENCE
Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Gambrel, Iss. 8, 1/02, p22
Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Hartsock, Iss. 8, 1/02, p22

SEIGEL, ARTHUR M.
Seigel, Conn. neurologist pleads guilty to mail fraud, Iss. 7, 12/01, p24

SELL, CHARLES THOMAS
US v. Sell, Iss. 10, 3/02, p4E

SERRANO, OSCAR
Kentucky federal grand jury indicts 16 on viatical fraud, Iss. 8, 1/01, p22

SEWARD, DANIEL
US v. United Memorial Hospital, Iss. 11, 4/02, p6C

SHINGLES, CHARLES
[See SHYNGLE, CHARLES O.]

SHIPLOV, ILYA
Baranik & others arraigned in New York for operating auto “give up” ring, Iss. 7, 12/01, p24

SHYNGLE, CHARLES O.
US v. Shyngle, Iss. 3, 8/01, p16C

SHVARTSBURD, PAUL
California v. Gofman, Iss. 6, 11/01, p17F

SHYNGLES, CHARLES O.
[See SHYNGLE, CHARLES O.]

SISSON, RICHARD
US v. Jamieson, Iss. 9, 2/02, p6*

SLEDGE, HAROLD
[See THOMAS, MILLARD JAMES]

SMITH, JANET POPE
US v. Smith, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11K
US v. Turquitt, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11*

SMITHKLINE BEECHAM CORP.
Nevada v. Abbott Labs, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10*

SOILEAU, JOSEPH L.
Soileau sentenced to 5 years prison for defrauding Medicare, Iss. 4, 9/01, p20

SOUTH MIAMI HOSPITAL
Justice Dept. announces settlements with 7 hospitals, Iss. 1, 6/01, p5

SPINELLA, JOSEPH
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. Olstein, Iss. 2, 7/01, p9*

ST. MARTIN, LANA M.
US v. Benavides, Iss. 7, 12/01, p19*

STAFFORD, DARRIN J.
US v. Stafford, Iss. 5, 10/01, p13

STATEWIDE COMMUNITY
HEALTH CENTER
US v. Broussard, Iss. 10, 3/02, p8*

STONEHAM TOWING
US v. Mazzola, Iss. 11, 4/02, p21D*

STRUCK, ROSS ALAN
Re Struck, Colo. man accused of staging accidents for a living, Iss. 12, 5/02, p26

SUEN, SZE MING
Suen, doctor to serve 18 months for billing fraud, Iss. 6, 11/01, p25

SVANDSEN, CHRISTIANA
US v. Mazzola, Iss. 11, 4/02, p21D*

SWIRSKI, JANICE
TAP Pharmaceuticals to pay $875 million to settle fraud charges, 7 indicted for conspiracy, Iss. 5, 10/01, p4*

SYKES, MYRA
US v. Sykes, Iss. 2, 7/01, p24

SYLLON, CHARLES
[See SHYNGLE, CHARLES O.]

SZOSTAK, LINDA
Bradley v. General Accident Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p11*

TAKEDA CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES LTD.
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

TAP PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INC.
a/k/a TAP HOLDINGS INC.
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

TAYLOR, SCOTT G.
Re Burns, et al., WV chiropractors and consultant indicted for fraud, Iss. 10, 3/02, p26

TETIK, ROBERT and BONNIE
Re Tetik, Chicago doctor & ex-wife accused in $10 million overbilling of Medicare & Medicaid, Iss. 10, 3/02, p26

TEVLIN, TERRY H.
Kentucky federal grand jury indicts 16 on viatical fraud, Iss. 8, 1/01, p22

THOMAS, JAMES E.
[See THOMAS, MILLARD JAMES]

THOMAS, L.C.
New Jersey v. Thomas, Iss. 12, 5/02, p5*

THOMAS, MILLARD JAMES
US v. Thomas, Iss. 5, 10/01, p9D; Iss. 12, 5/02, p15*

THOMAS, SHARON GERMAIN
US v. Thomas, Iss. 5, 10/01, p9D; Iss. 12, 5/02, p15*

THOMPSON, BRODERICK
Thompson, Texas man sentenced to 20 years for Medicaid fraud, Iss. 5, 10/01, p24

THORNTON, LILLIE G.
Thornton & Leflore, Miss. insurance agents indicted for life insurance fraud scheme, Iss. 1, 6/01, p25

THURMOND, RECHEY III
Kentucky federal grand jury indicts 16 on viatical fraud, Iss. 8, 1/01, p22

THURSTON, WILLIAM
US v. Thurston, Iss. 8, 1/02, p14

TITH, LAURA M.
US v. Dona Medical, Iss. 7, 12/01, p21*

TMM MEDICAL GROUP
VIP MEDICAL CLINIC
US v. Hickman, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*; Iss. 10, 3/02, p7

TODARO, JOSEPH
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10

TOM, DONNA
TAP Pharmaceuticals to pay $875 million to settle fraud charges, 7 indicted for conspiracy, Iss. 5, 10/01, p4*

TOTAL MEDICAL MANAGEMENT
US v. Hickman, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*; Iss. 10, 3/02, p7

TRANS-CAPITAL
INVESTMENT GROUP INC.
US v. Haught, Iss. 12, 5/02, p7*

TSAROV, MICKHAILO
Baranik & others arraigned in New York for operating auto “give up” ring, Iss. 7, 12/01, p24

T-TECH MEDICAL
SERVICES INC.
US v. Haught, Iss. 12, 5/02, p7*

TU, TAN KIEN
Gonzalez v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*; Iss. 7, 12/01, p6*
Jarnigan v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*
Tu v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*

TURQUITT, ISOM EDWARD
and JIMMIE GRANT
US v. Smith, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11K
US v. Turquitt, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11*; Iss. 10, 3/02, p10

UNITED MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
US v. United Memorial Hospital, Iss. 11, 4/02, p6C

VALLEY COUNSELING
US v. Haswell, Iss. 6, 11/01, p14

VAN MOURICK, HENRY
TAP Pharmaceuticals to pay $875 million to settle fraud charges, 7 indicted for conspiracy, Iss. 5, 10/01, p4*

VARELA, AMELIA
Re Varela, woman arrested in Fla. for faking WTC death, Iss. 12, 5/02, p3

VENDITTI CLINICAL LABORATORY INC.
Venditti Clinical Lab owner & managers plead guilty to Medicaid fraud, Iss. 10, 3/02, p26

VERGNE, JORGE
Kentucky federal grand jury indicts 16 on viatical fraud, Iss. 8, 1/01, p22

VEYSEY, JOHN T. III
US v. Veysey, Iss. 7, 12/01, p14

VIATICAL ESCROW SERVICES
US v. Jamieson, Iss. 9, 2/02, p6*

W&M HEALTH CARE INC.
US v. Miller, clarification, Iss. 1, 6/01, p26

W.G. CLARK COUNSELING CENTER
US v. Clark, Iss. 8, 1/02, p13*

WALDHAUSER, WALTER ALFRED
[See DAVIS, MICHAEL LEE]

WALLACE, SHIRLEY
US v. Wise, Iss. 3, 8/01, p17E

WALTON, GRANT
[See THOMAS, MILLARD JAMES]

WARRICK PHARMACEUTICALS CORP.
Nevada v. Abbott Labs, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10*

WEAVER, KERRY
Phillips & Weaver sentenced to prison time for Medicaid fraud, Iss. 7, 12/01, p24

WEINBERGER, ALBERT S.
US v. Greenfield, Iss. 4, 9/01, p12F

WELCH, DARRYL A.
Re Welch, man sentenced to 5 years for using transport service to defraud Medicaid, Iss. 12, 5/02, p26

WELDY, DENNIS K.
US v. Miller, clarification, Iss. 1, 6/01, p26

WELLS, DENISE
Louisiana indicts 16 in staged accident scheme, Iss. 10, 3/02, p27

WEST FLORIDA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Justice Dept. announces settlements with 7 hospitals, Iss. 1, 6/01, p5

WHEELDON, ALBERT A.
Wheeldon sentenced for SS disability fraud, Iss. 9, 2/02, p22

WHITESIDE, ROBERT W.
US v. Whiteside, Iss. 11, 4/02, p3E

WHITT, STEVEN E.
Heath of Atlanta & others charged in Tenn. with viatical fraud, Iss. 5, 10/01, p14

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

WILLIAMS, BRIAN
Kentucky federal grand jury indicts 16 on viatical fraud, Iss. 8, 1/01, p22

WILLIAMS, DIETRA
US v. Bell, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14

WILLIAMS, LONNIE GENE Jr.
US v. Sykes, Iss. 2, 7/01, p24

WILSON, VIDAL and WYMIKA
Louisiana indicts 16 in staged accident scheme, Iss. 10, 3/02, p27

WILSON, THOMAS HAROLD
Arizona v. Wilson, Iss. 1, 6/01, p18*

WISE, DONALD
US v. Wise, Iss. 3, 8/01, p17E

WISE, KEVIN
US v. Wise, Iss. 3, 8/01, p17E

WISE, SCOTT
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10

WOODARD, CLARENCE
Keller & Woodard, ambulance co. owners sentenced for Medicare fraud, Iss. 8, 1/02, p23

WORTHINGTON, WINSTON HALL
Worthington & Qualls indicted in Tenn. for health care fraud, Iss. 10, 3/02, p27

WU, THUAN
California v. Wu, Iss. 7, 12/01, p16*

ZAMSTEIN, JACOB
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. Olstein, Iss. 2, 7/01, p9*

ZHAROV, ELEONORA, M.D.
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10; doctors Zharov & Bezabeth plead guilty in car scam, Iss. 11, 4/02, p24

SECTION III: INSURANCE COMPANIES, AGENTS, INTERMEDIARIES and BROKERS INDEX

AAA INSURANCE
US v. Stafford, Iss. 5, 10/01, p13

ACCELERATED BENEFITS CORP. / ABC
Accelerated Benefits v. Fla. Insurance Dept., Iss. 8, 1/02, p20E

AETNA INC.
Aetna v. Medtest Express, Iss. 8, 1/02, p8C
US/Boyd v. Mercy Health Care, Iss. 2, 7/01, p8*

AETNA CASUALTY and SURETY CO.
Travelers Casualty & Surety v. Castegnaro v. Utica Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p24*

AETNA LIFE INSURANCE CO.
Aetna v. Medtest Express, Iss. 8, 1/02, p8C
Kongsiri & wife sentenced in fake-death scheme, Iss. 1, 6/01, p7

ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
of NORTH AMERICA INC.
Thornton & Leflore, Miss. insurance agents indicted for life insurance fraud scheme, Iss. 1, 6/01, p25

ALLSTATE INDEMNITY CO.
Allstate Insurance v. Davidson Medical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*
Allstate Indemnity v. Labord, Iss. 7, 12/01, p13*
Allstate Indemnity v. Tsilionis, Iss. 7, 12/01, p12/01, p13

ALLSTATE INSURANCE CO.
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*
Allstate Insurance v. Voyles, Iss. 9, 2/02, p13B
Devoney v. Retirement Board, Iss. 12, 5/02, p16A
Fireman’s Fund v. Stites, Iss. 3, 8/01, p24*
Kongsiri & wife sentenced in fake-death scheme, Iss. 1, 6/01, p7
Louisiana v. Deokaran, Iss. 6, 11/01, p19*
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
US v. Thomas, Iss. 5, 10/01, p9D

ALLSTATE INSURANCE CO. of NEW JERSEY
Allstate Insurance v. Davidson Medical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

ALLSTATE LIFE INSURANCE CO.
Allen & Gavett arrested for World Trade Center false death claims, Iss. 7, 12/01, p19*
Freeman v. Allstate Life Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p7*
Georgia v. Gavitt, Iss. 12, 5/02, p3
US v. Veysey, Iss. 7, 12/01, p14

ALLSTATE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE CO.
Allstate New Jersey Insurance v. Benn, Iss. 11, 4/02, p16*

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

AMERICAN GENERAL ASSURANCE CO. / AGAC
Dishman v. American General, Iss. 10, 3/02, p19*; Iss. 12, 5/02, p21D

AMERICAN GUARDIAN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.
Kongsiri & wife sentenced in fake-death scheme, Iss. 1, 6/01, p7

AMERICAN INCOME LIFE INSURANCE CO. / AILIC
American Income Life Insurance v. Hollins, Iss. 2, 7/01, p7E

AMERICAN INDEPENDENT INSURANCE CO.
Burnett, accounting clerk & accomplices charged in PA insider fraud case, Iss. 4, 9/01, p21

AMERICAN NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
American National Fire Insurance v. Abrams, Iss. 10, 3/02, p21A

AMERICAN NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
New Jersey v. Thomas, Iss. 12, 5/02, p5*

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

ARBELLA INSURANCE
US v. Stafford, Iss. 5, 10/01, p13

ASSOCIATED INSURANCE AGENCIES
Travelers Casualty & Surety v. Castegnaro v. Utica Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p24*

ATLANTIC MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
Sterbcow v. Atlantic Mutual Insurance, Iss. 9, 2/02, p17A

AXA ASSURANCE UK PLC
Chase Manhattan Bank v. AXA Reassurance UK, Iss. 3, 8/01, p23B

BANKERS SECURITY LIFE INSURANCE SOCIETY
Kongsiri & wife sentenced in fake-death scheme, Iss. 1, 6/01, p7

BANNER LIFE INSURANCE CO.
Fakhouri v. Banner Life Insurance, Iss. 3, 8/01, p6*

BERKSHIRE LIFE INSURANCE CO.
Ehrlich v. Berkshire Life Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p18*

BLUE CROSS / BLUE SHIELD
Golden Rule Insurance v. Schwartz, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*

BLUE CROSS / BLUE SHIELD
of MICHIGAN / BCBS
US v. Clark, Iss. 8, 1/02, p13*

BLUE CROSS and BLUE SHIELD
of SOUTH CAROLINA
Allstar Care v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Iss. 10, 3/02, p6B

BOSTON OLD COLONY INSURANCE CO.
Allstate Insurance v. Davidson Medical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

BOSTON MUTUAL
US v. Stafford, Iss. 5, 10/01, p13

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

CALIFORNIA FAIR PLAN ASSOCIATION
Bean v. Calif. Fair Plan, Iss. 6, 11/01, p8M

CAMBRIDGE INTEGRATED
SERVICES GROUP
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10

CENTRAL NATIONAL LIFE
INSURANCE CO. of OMAHA
Kongsiri & wife sentenced in fake-death scheme, Iss. 1, 6/01, p7

The CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.
Charter Oak Fire Insurance v. Blue Sky, Iss. 5, 10/01, p22*

CHICAGO INSURANCE CO.
Chicago Insurance v. Borsody, Iss. 5, 10/01, p6C

CIGNA GROUP INSURANCE CO.
Kongsiri & wife sentenced in fake-death scheme, Iss. 1, 6/01, p7

CIGNA INSURANCE CO.
Low v. Golden Eagle Insurance, Iss. 9, 2/02, p14C
St. Paul Fire & Marine v. Ellis & Ellis, Iss. 4, 9/01, p14A
US v. Mills, Iss. 12, 5/02, p5K
US v. Stafford, Iss. 5, 10/01, p13

CIGNA PROPERTY and
CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
US v. DeGeorge, Iss. 10, 3/02, p11

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

CNA PERSONAL INSURANCE CO.
Allstate Insurance v. Nandi, Iss. 2, 7/01, p20*

CNA REINSURANCE CO.
St. Paul Reinsurance v. Commercial Financial, Iss. 1, 6/01, p22*

COLONIAL LIFE and ACCIDENT INSURANCE
Allen & Gavett arrested for World Trade Center false death claims, Iss. 7, 12/01, p19*
Georgia v. Gavitt, Iss. 12, 5/02, p3

COLONIAL PENN INSURANCE CO.
US v. Whittaker, Iss. 1, 6/01, p14E; Iss. 2, 7/01, p18D

COMBINED LIFE INSURANCE CO. of NEW YORK
McCarthy family charged with fraud, forgery & larceny in NY, Iss. 4, 9/01, p21

COMMERCIAL UNION INSURANCE CO.
US v. Stafford, Iss. 5, 10/01, p13

The CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO.
Kilmer v. Connecticut Indemnity, Iss. 10, 3/02, p15*

CONSECO MEDICO INSURANCE CO.
Colley v. Conseco Medico Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p4A

CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
JPMorgan Chase Bank v. Liberty Mutual Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p18*
Rohm & Haas v. Continental Casualty, Iss. 5, 10/01, p20*

CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
Allstate Insurance v. Davidson Medical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*
Bradley v. General Accident Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p11*
Re Murphy, Iss. 9, 2/02, p8D

CUNA MUTUAL GROUP
Allen & Gavett arrested for World Trade Center false death claims, Iss. 7, 12/01, p19*
Georgia v. Gavitt, Iss. 12, 5/02, p3
Kongsiri & wife sentenced in fake-death scheme, Iss. 1, 6/01, p7

DEERBROOK INSURANCE CO.
Allstate Insurance v. Davidson Medical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

EMPIRE HEALTHCHOICE INC.
d/b/a EMPIRE BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
Empire HealthChoice v. TAP Pharmaceutical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10F; Iss. 9, 2/02, p10F

EMPLOYERS INSURANCE of WAUSAU
Allstate Insurance v. Davidson Medical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

ENCOMPASS INSURANCE
Allstate Insurance v. Davidson Medical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*
Allstate Insurance v. Nandi, Iss. 2, 7/01, p20*

EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY
Burkert v. Equitable Life Assurance, Iss. 12, 5/02, p4G
US v. Haber, Iss. 1, 6/01, p17*

EVEREADY INSURANCE CO.
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10

FARMERS INSURANCE CO.
Rivas v. Mid-Century Insurance, Iss. 12, 5/02, p17B
US v. Thomas, Iss. 5, 10/01, p9D

FARMERS INSURANCE EXCHANGE
Rivas v. Mid-Century Insurance, Iss. 12, 5/02, p17B

FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP
of COMPANIES
Westen v. Farmers Insurance, Iss. 7, 15A

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

FEDERAL KEMPER LIFE INSURANCE INC.
Langley v. Federal Kemper Life, Iss. 5, 10/01, p18B
US v. Rutherford, Iss. 2, 7/01, p15

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

FIREMAN’S FUND INSURANCE CO.
Fireman’s Fund v. Stites, Iss. 3, 8/01, p24*
JPMorgan Chase Bank v. Liberty Mutual Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p18*

FIRST AMERICAN FIDELITY CORP.
Davis v. Texas, Iss. 9, 2/02, p4E

FIRST COLONY LIFE INSURANCE
US v. Stafford, Iss. 5, 10/01, p13

The FIRST LIBERTY INSURANCE CORP.
Allstate Insurance v. Davidson Medical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

FIRST PENN-PACIFIC LIFE INSURANCE CO.
First Penn-Pacific Life Insurance v. Evans, Iss. 2, 7/01, p10C
US v. Stafford, Iss. 5, 10/01, p13

FORETHOUGHT LIFE INSURANCE CO.
Funeral home operator March accused of fraud, Iss. 9, 2/02, p23

FORTIS FINANCIAL
Allen & Gavett arrested for World Trade Center false death claims, Iss. 7, 12/01, p19*
Georgia v. Gavitt, Iss. 12, 5/02, p3
US v. Stafford, Iss. 5, 10/01, p13

GARDEN STATE INSURANCE CO.
US v. Veysey, Iss. 7, 12/01, p14

GEICO
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10

GENERAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO.
Bradley v. General Accident Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p11*
Express Textile Consultants v. General Accident Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/01, p23C

GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY CO.
General Star Indemnity v. Chase Manhattan Bank, Iss. 12, 5/02, p22*

GENERAL STAR INTERNATIONAL
INDEMNITY LTD.
Chase Manhattan Bank v. AXA Reassurance UK, Iss. 3, 8/01, p23B

GOLDEN EAGLE INSURANCE CO.
Low v. Golden Eagle Insurance, Iss. 9, 2/02, p14C

GOLDEN RULE INSURANCE CO.
Golden Rule Insurance v. Schwartz, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*

GRANGE LIFE INSURANCE CO.
US v. Veysey, Iss. 7, 12/01, p14

GREAT SOUTHERN LIFE INSURANCE CO.
Mixon v. Great Southern Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p17D

GUARDIAN INSURANCE CO.
US v. Hickman, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*; Iss. 10, 3/02, p7
US v. Stafford, Iss. 5, 10/01, p13

GULF INSURANCE CO.
SEC v. Credit Bancorp, Iss. 2, 7/01, p22*

HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
US v. Veysey, Iss. 7, 12/01, p14

The HARTFORD
Twin City Fire Insurance v. Colon, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE CO.
JPMorgan Chase Bank v. Liberty Mutual Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p18*

HOLYOKE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
Massachusetts v. Susan Fiore, Iss. 9, 2/02, p16L

HOME INSURANCE CO.
Golden Rule Insurance v. Schwartz, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*

HORACE MANN INSURANCE CO.
Horace Mann Insurance v. Monteiro, Iss. 6, 11/01, p18E

ICE MEDIA NC.
General Star Indemnity v. Chase Manhattan Bank, Iss. 12, 5/02, p22*

INFINITY INSURANCE GROUP
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10

INSURANCE COMPANY
of NORTH AMERICA
US v. Mills, Iss. 12, 5/02, p5K

INTERSTATE ASSURANCE CO.
US v. Gray, Iss. 7, 12/01, p18D

IOWA BANKERS INSURANCE
& SERVICES INC. / IBIS
St. Paul Reinsurance v. Commercial Financial, Iss. 1, 6/01, p22*

J.C. PENNEY LIFE INSURANCE CO.
York v. JC Penney Life Insurance, Iss. 2, 7/01, p16*

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE
INSURANCE CO. of MICHIGAN
Oade v. Jackson National Life Insurance, Iss. 3, 8/01, p4*

JOHN HANCOCK
INSURANCE CO.
US v. Stafford, Iss. 5, 10/01, p13

JONES, AMOS J.
American Income Life Insurance v. Hollins, Iss. 2, 7/01, p7E

KELCO INC.
Kentucky federal grand jury indicts 16 on viatical fraud, Iss. 8, 1/01, p22

KEMPER INSURANCE CO.
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10

KEMPER LIFE ASSURANCE CO.
Langley v. Federal Kemper Life, Iss. 5, 10/01, p18B

LIBERTE CAPITAL GROUP
US v. Jamieson, Iss. 9, 2/02, p6*

LIBERTY INSURANCE CORP.
Allstate Insurance v. Davidson Medical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

LIBERTY LIFE ASSURANCE
US v. Stafford, Iss. 5, 10/01, p13

LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
Allstate Insurance v. Davidson Medical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
Allstate Insurance v. Davidson Medical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*
JPMorgan Chase Bank v. Liberty Mutual Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p18*
Liberty Mutual Insurance v. Neuro Muscular Medical, Iss. 6, 11/01, p19
New Jersey indicts 29 in staged accident insurance scam, Iss. 3, 8/01, p26
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10
US v. DeSalvo, Iss. 12, 5/02, p18*

LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
of NORTH AMERICA
US v. Gray, Iss. 7, 12/01, p18D

LIFE of BOSTON
US v. Stafford, Iss. 5, 10/01, p13

LINCOLN BENEFIT
LIFE INSURANCE CO.
New Jersey v. Thomas, Iss. 12, 5/02, p5*
US v. Stafford, Iss. 5, 10/01, p13

LLOYDS, LONDON,
CERTAIN UNDERWRITERS at
Re Enron, Iss. 12, 5/02, p25C*
SEC v. Credit Bancorp, Iss. 2, 7/01, p22*

LM INSURANCE CORP.
Allstate Insurance v. Davidson Medical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

LONDON INSURERS
Rohm & Haas v. Continental Casualty, Iss. 5, 10/01, p20*
St. Paul Reinsurance v. Commercial Financial, Iss. 1, 6/01, p22*

LONDON MARKET COS.
SEC v. Credit Bancorp, Iss. 2, 7/01, p22*

LOYAL AMERICAN LIFE
US v. Stafford, Iss. 5, 10/01, p13

LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
JPMorgan Chase Bank v. Liberty Mutual Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p18*

MARYLAND FIRST FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.
First Penn-Pacific Life Insurance v. Evans, Iss. 2, 7/01, p10C

MASSACHUSETTS WEST INSURANCE CO.
Massachusetts v. Susan Fiore, Iss. 9, 2/02, p16L

MATERIAL DAMAGE ADJUSTMENT CORP.
New Jersey indicts 29 in staged accident insurance scam, Iss. 3, 8/01, p26

MEGA LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE
Mayard-Paul v. Mega Life & Health, Iss. 9, 2/02, p20*

METROPOLITAN LIFE
INSURANCE CO. / METLIFE
Allen & Gavett arrested for World Trade Center false death claims, Iss. 7, 12/01, p19*
Georgia v. Gavitt, Iss. 12, 5/02, p3
MetLife v. Brown, Iss. 10, 3/02, p9D
Rowe v. MetLife, Iss. 2, 7/01, p14B
US v. Stafford, Iss. 5, 10/01, p13

METROPOLITAN PROPERTY
& CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
Metropolitan Property & Casualty v. Battista, Iss. 4, 9/01, p5G

MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO.
Rivas v. Mid-Century Insurance, Iss. 12, 5/02, p17B

MID-CONTINENTAL LIFE INSURANCE CO.
US v. Benavides, Iss. 7, 12/01, p19*

MINNESOTA LIFE INSURANCE CO.
Allen & Gavett arrested for World Trade Center false death claims, Iss. 7, 12/01, p19*
Georgia v. Gavitt, Iss. 12, 5/02, p3
US v. Gray, Iss. 7, 12/01, p18D

MINNESOTA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO.
Kent v. Minnesota Mutual Life, Iss. 6, 11/01, p20K

MOUNTAIN STATES
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Dickey, Bell & Lopez indicted & arrested on health care fraud charges, Iss. 1, 6/01, p25

MUTUAL BENEFITS CORP. / MBC
Mitchell, Miami doctor charged with viatical fraud, Iss. 1, 6/01, p8
Re Mutual Benefits, Iss. 2, 7/01, p9A

MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY of NEW YORK / MONY
Dominguez v. Mutual Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p18C

MUTUAL of OMAHA
Allen & Gavett arrested for World Trade Center false death claims, Iss. 7, 12/01, p19*
Georgia v. Gavitt, Iss. 12, 5/02, p3
Golden Rule Insurance v. Schwartz, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*

NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
JPMorgan Chase Bank v. Liberty Mutual Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p18*

NATIONWIDE CASUALTY CO.
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10

NATIONWIDE INSURANCE CO.
Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Gambrel, Iss. 8, 1/02, p22
Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Hartsock, Iss. 8, 1/02, p22
US v. Thomas, Iss. 5, 10/01, p9D

NATIONWIDE FIRE INSURANCE CO.
Courtney v. Nationwide Fire Insurance, Iss. 8, 1/02, p17H

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE CO.
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

NORTH AMERICAN CO.
US v. Stafford, Iss. 5, 10/01, p13

NORTH CENTRAL LIFE INSURANCE CO.
Schlemmer v. North Central Life Insurance, Iss. 8, 1/02, p19D

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE
Ehrlich v. Berkshire Life Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p18*

OHIO LIFE INSURANCE CO.
Kongsiri & wife sentenced in fake-death scheme, Iss. 1, 6/01, p7

OLD LINE LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY of AMERICA
US v. Veysey, Iss. 7, 12/01, p14

OREGON MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
Oregon Mutual Insurance v. Barton, Iss. 8, 1/02, p16B

PALMETTO GOVERNMENT
BENEFIT ADMINISTRATORS
Allstar Care v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Iss. 10, 3/02, p6B

The PAUL REVERE
LIFE INSURANCE CO.
Sichel v. UnumProvident, Iss. 12, 5/02, p19*
Volpe v. Paul Revere Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p19*

PEKIN LIFE INSURANCE CO.
US v. Veysey, Iss. 7, 12/01, p14

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

PILOT INSURANCE CO.
Whiten v. Pilot Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p12*

PIONEER LIFE INSURANCE
US v. Stafford, Iss. 5, 10/01, p13

PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE
Allstate Insurance v. Nandi, Iss. 2, 7/01, p20*
Mize, former insurance adjuster please guilty to accident fraud, Iss. 7, 12/01, p24
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10
US v. Thomas, Iss. 5, 10/01, p9D

PROGRESSIVE NORTHEASTERN INSURANCE CO.
Progressive Northeastern Insurance v. Advanced Diagnostic, Iss. 3, 8/01, p15D

PROVIDENT LIFE and
ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO.
Provident Life & Accident v. O’Connor, Iss. 9, 2/02, p7G

PROVIDENT LIFE and CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
Provident Life & Casualty Insurance v. Ginther, Iss. 11, 4/02, p19F

PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE CO.
Aetna v. Medtest Express, Iss. 8, 1/02, p8C
Kongsiri & wife sentenced in fake-death scheme, Iss. 1, 6/01, p7
New Jersey indicts 29 in staged accident insurance scam, Iss. 3, 8/01, p26

RELIANCE INSURANCE CO.
Chusid sentenced to prison for false water damage claim, Iss. 9, 2/02, p22

RELIANCE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
TIG Insurance v. Blacker, Iss. 12, 5/02, p24J

ROBERT PLAN CORP.
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10

ROMAR INSURANCE SERVICE
US Liability Insurance v. Fassbinder United Builders, Iss. 6, 11/01, p9G

ROYAL INSURANCE
COMPANY of AMERICA
Re Enron, Iss. 9, 2/02, p20*; Iss. 12, 5/02, p25C*

ROYAL MACCABEES LIFE INSURANCE CO.
McCalla v. Royal Maccabees Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p16B

RUBACHKO, LANCE
Kent v. Minnesota Mutual Life, Iss. 6, 11/01, p20K

SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY of AMERICA
JPMorgan Chase Bank v. Liberty Mutual Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p18*
Smythe v. Safeco Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p16*

SAFECO LIFE INSURANCE CO.
Story v. Safeco Life Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p17C

SAVINGS BANK LIFE INSURANCE
US v. Stafford, Iss. 5, 10/01, p13

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

SECURITY LIFE INSURANCE CO.
St. Paul Fire & Marine v. Clark, Iss. 11, 4/02, p8G

SENTRY INSURANCE CO.
Rieth sentenced to 5 years for arson & theft by fraud, Iss. 6, 11/01, p24

ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
JPMorgan Chase Bank v. Liberty Mutual Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p18*
St. Paul Fire & Marine v. Clark, Iss. 11, 4/02, p8G
St. Paul Fire & Marine v. Ellis & Ellis, Iss. 4, 9/01, p14A
US v. Veysey, Iss. 7, 12/01, p14

ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE CO.
Re Enron, Iss. 9, 2/02, p20*; Iss. 12, 5/02, p25C*

ST. PAUL REINSURANCE COMPANY LTD.
St. Paul Reinsurance v. Commercial Financial, Iss. 1, 6/01, p22*

STATE FARM FIRE and CASUALTY CO.
Caserta v. State Farm Fire & Casualty, Iss. 6, 11/01, p4
Fireman’s Fund v. Stites, Iss. 3, 8/01, p24*
Hamilton v. State Farm Fire & Casualty, Iss. 6, 11/01, p7*

STATE FARM INDEMNITY CO.
State Farm Indemnity v. Warrington, Iss. 12, 5/02, p13H

STATE FARM INSURANCE CO.
Bradley v. General Accident Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p11*
Chohan v. State Farm Insurance, Iss. 7, 12/01, p9*
New Jersey indicts 29 in staged accident insurance scam, Iss. 3, 8/01, p26
Pennsylvania v. Efaw, Iss. 1, 6/01, p19*
Re Terrorism, insurers face delicate balance in adjusting disaster claims for World Trade Center & Pentagon attacks, Iss. 4, 9/01, p4
US v. Mills, Iss. 12, 5/02, p5K

STATE FARM MUTUAL
AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO.
American National Fire Insurance v. Abrams, Iss. 10, 3/02, p21A
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10
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
US v. Friedman, Iss. 11, 4/02, p15
Universal Acupuncture v. State Farm Auto Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p4A

STATE FARM MUTUAL
INSURANCE CO.
US v. Sykes, Iss. 2, 7/01, p24

STERLING INSURANCE CO.
Sterling Insurance v. Chase, Iss. 6, 11/01, p4A

SUPERIOR NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
Cristofaro v. Superior National Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/01, p16J

TENNESSEE FARMERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
Tennessee Farmers Insurance v. Westmoreland, Iss. 1, 6/01, p20D

TEXAS UNIVERSITIES
HEALTH PLAN / TUHP
US v. Hickman, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*; Iss. 10, 3/02, p7

TIG INSURANCE CO.
TIG Insurance v. Blacker, Iss. 12, 5/02, p24J

TRANSAMERICA LIFE
US v. Stafford, Iss. 5, 10/01, p13

The TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO.
JPMorgan Chase Bank v. Liberty Mutual Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p18*
Travelers Casualty & Surety v. Castegnaro v. Utica Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p24*

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

TRAVELERS INDEMNITY
COMPANY of ILLINOIS
Zellermaier v. Travelers Indemnity, Iss. 10, 3/02, p22G

TRAVELERS INSURANCE CO.
Golden Rule Insurance v. Schwartz, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*
Travelers Insurance v. Namerow, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11E
US v. Correia, Iss. 9, 2/02, p17
US v. Stafford, Iss. 5, 10/01, p13

20th CENTURY INSURANCE CO.
DeSoet v. 20th Century Insurance, Iss. 8, 1/02, p18*

TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE CO.
Twin City Fire Insurance v. Colon, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

UNITED INTERNATIONAL
ADJUSTER / UIA
US v. Okun, Iss. 2, 7/01, p17*

UNITED of OMAHA
US v. Stafford, Iss. 5, 10/01, p13

UNITED STATES FIDELITY
& GUARANTY CO. / USF&G
Sterling Insurance v. Chase, Iss. 6, 11/01, p4A

UNITED STATES LIABILITY
INSURANCE CO. / USLIC
US Liability Insurance v. Fassbinder United Builders, Iss. 6, 11/01, p9G

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

U.S. LIFE INSURANCE CO.
US v. Stafford, Iss. 5, 10/01, p13

U.S. RISK UNDERWRITERS INC.
St. Paul Reinsurance v. Commercial Financial, Iss. 1, 6/01, p22*

UNUM LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY of AMERICA
Adzick v. UNUM Life Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/01, p22L
Dishman v. Unum Life Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p15*

UNUMPROVIDENT CORP.
Provident Life & Accident v. O’Connor, Iss. 9, 2/02, p7G
Sichel v. UnumProvident, Iss. 12, 5/02, p19*

UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
Travelers Casualty & Surety v. Castegnaro v. Utica Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p24*
Utica Mutual Insurance v. Timms, Iss. 12, 5/02, p13F

VALLEY FORGE LIFE
US v. Stafford, Iss. 5, 10/01, p13

WLODARSKY, ROBERT
US Liability Insurance v. Fassbinder United Builders, Iss. 6, 11/01, p9G

ZURICH REINSURANCE LTD.
St. Paul Reinsurance v. Commercial Financial, Iss. 1, 6/01, p22*

SECTION IV: JURISDICTION INDEX

A. FEDERAL COURTS

U.S. CIRCUIT COURTS of APPEAL
First Circuit
St. Paul Fire & Marine v. Ellis & Ellis, Iss. 4, 9/01, p14A

Second Circuit
Courtney v. Nationwide Fire Insurance, Iss. 8, 1/02, p17H
US v. Okun, Iss. 2, 7/01, p17*
US v. Rybicki, Iss. 12, 5/02, p10E

Third Circuit
Burkert v. Equitable Life Assurance, Iss. 12, 5/02, p4G
US v. Whittaker, Iss. 5, 10/01, p17A

Fifth Circuit
Riley v. St. Luke’s Hospital, Iss. 1, 6/01, p3B

Sixth Circuit
Re Administrative Subpoena, Doe v. US, Iss. 2, 7/01, p4*
Re Administrative Subpoena, Smith v. US, Iss. 2, 7/01, p6*
Colley v. Conseco Medico Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p4A
MetLife v. Brown, Iss. 10, 3/02, p9D
US v. Clark, Iss. 8, 1/02, p13*
US v. Hodge, Iss. 7, 12/01, p7I
US v. Mercer, Iss. 5, 10/01, p14*

Eighth Circuit
Minn. Assn. of Nurse Anesthetists v. Allina Health, Iss. 12, 5/02, p8*
US v. Sell, Iss. 10, 3/02, p4E

Ninth Circuit
Dishman v. Unum Life Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p15*
Dominguez v. Mutual Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p18C
Express Textile Consultants v. General Accident Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/01, p23C
Fireman’s Fund v. Stites, Iss. 3, 8/01, p24*
Freeman v. Allstate Life Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p7*
Hamilton v. State Farm Fire & Casualty, Iss. 6, 11/01, p7*
McCalla v. Royal Maccabees Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p16B
Provident Life & Accident v. O’Connor, Iss. 9, 2/02, p7G
Smythe v. Safeco Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p16*
US v. Mackby, Iss. 3, 8/01, p7A

Tenth Circuit
US v. Haber, Iss. 1, 6/01, p17*

Eleventh Circuit
US v. Whiteside, Iss. 11, 4/02, p3E

U.S. DISTRICT COURTS
Alabama
Madrid v. HealthSouth, Iss. 1, 6/01, p6
US v. Smith, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11K
US v. Turquitt, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11*; Iss. 10, 3/02, p10

Arizona
US v. Dona Medical, Iss. 7, 12/01, p21*

Arkansas
US v. Patient Transfer, Iss. 3, 8/01, p17F
US v. Wise, Iss. 3, 8/01, p17E

California
US v. DeGeorge, Iss. 10, 3/02, p11
US/Boyd v. Mercy Health Care, Iss. 2, 7/01, p8*

Colorado
US v. Haswell, Iss. 6, 11/01, p14

Connecticut
US v. Rutherford, Iss. 2, 7/01, p15
Volpe v. Paul Revere Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p19*

Delaware
US v. Antoun, Iss. 9, 2/02, p10F

Florida
Allstar Care v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Iss. 10, 3/02, p6B
Mayard-Paul v. Mega Life & Health, Iss. 9, 2/02, p20*
US v. Haught, Iss. 12, 5/02, p7*
US v. Najjar, Iss. 1, 6/01, p6
US/Schilling v. KPMG Peat Marwick, Iss. 6, 11/01, p13H

Illinois
American National Fire Insurance v. Abrams, Iss. 10, 3/02, p21A
US v. Veysey, Iss. 7, 12/01, p14
US Liability Insurance v. Fassbinder United Builders, Iss. 6, 11/01, p9G

Indiana
US v. Jimenez, Iss. 2, 7/01, p24
US v. Miller, clarification, Iss. 1, 6/01, p26

Iowa
Dishman v. American General, Iss. 10, 3/02, p19*; Iss. 12, 5/02, p21D
St. Paul Reinsurance v. Commercial Financial, Iss. 1, 6/01, p22*

Louisiana
Rowe v. MetLife, Iss. 2, 7/01, p14B

Maine
US v. McGovern, Iss. 8, 1/02, p15

Maryland
First Penn-Pacific Life Insurance v. Evans, Iss. 2, 7/01, p10C
US v. Gray, Iss. 7, 12/01, p18D

Massachusetts
Empire HealthChoice v. TAP Pharmaceutical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10F
Re Mass. Grand Jury, Iss. 5, 10/01, p15F
Metropolitan Property & Casualty v. Battista, Iss. 4, 9/01, p5G
US v. Correia, Iss. 9, 2/02, p17
US v. Mazzola, Iss. 11, 4/02, p21D*
US v. Olstein, Iss. 2, 7/01, p9*
US v. Stafford, Iss. 5, 10/01, p13
US v. Thurston, Iss. 8, 1/02, p14

Michigan
Fakhouri v. Banner Life Insurance, Iss. 3, 8/01, p6*
US v. United Memorial Hospital, Iss. 11, 4/02, p6C

Minnesota
Adzick v. UNUM Life Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/01, p22L

New Jersey
US v. DeSalvo, Iss. 12, 5/02, p18*

New York
Aetna v. Medtest Express, Iss. 8, 1/02, p8C
Allstate Insurance v. Nandi, Iss. 2, 7/01, p20*
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*
Provident Life & Casualty Insurance v. Ginther, Iss. 11, 4/02, p19F
SEC v. Credit Bancorp, Iss. 2, 7/01, p22*
Sichel v. UnumProvident, Iss. 12, 5/02, p19*
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Mallela, Iss. 5, 10/01, p7E
US v. Bell, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14
US v. Hawkins, Iss. 3, 8/01, p22*
US v. Lafontaine, Iss. 9, 2/02, p13
US/Alcohol Foundation v. Kalmanovitz, Iss. 10, 3/02, p23*
Universal Acupuncture v. State Farm Auto Insurance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p4A

Ohio
US v. Jamieson, Iss. 9, 2/02, p6*

Pennsylvania
Allstate Insurance v. Davidson Medical, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*
American Alliance Insurance v. Penn Millers Insurance, Iss. 3, 8/01, p21*
Friedman/US v. Rite Aid, Iss. 3, 8/01, p8*
Kilmer v. Connecticut Indemnity, Iss. 10, 3/02, p15*
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Makris, Iss. 12, 5/02, p14I
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Red Lion Medical, Iss. 7, 12/01, p8B
US v. Whittaker, Iss. 1, 6/01, p14E; Iss. 2, 7/01, p18D; Iss. 8, 1/02, p8*

Tennessee
US v. Mills, Iss. 12, 5/02, p5K

Texas
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Stein, Iss. 7, 12/01, p3F
US v. Benavides, Iss. 7, 12/01, p19*
US v. Broussard, Iss. 10, 3/02, p8*
US v. Friedman, Iss. 11, 4/02, p15
US v. Hickman, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*; Iss. 10, 3/02, p7
US v. Shyngle, Iss. 3, 8/01, p16C
US v. Sykes, Iss. 2, 7/01, p24

Virginia
US v. Modi, Iss. 11, 4/02, p10B
US v. Mubang, Iss. 2, 7/01, p24
US v. Thomas, Iss. 5, 10/01, p9D; Iss. 12, 5/02, p15*

B. STATE COURTS
Arizona
Arizona v. Wilson, Iss. 1, 6/01, p18*

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

California
Bean v. Calif. Fair Plan, Iss. 6, 11/01, p8M
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. Post, Iss. 8, 1/02, p3*
California v. Wu, Iss. 7, 12/01, p16*
Caserta v. State Farm Fire & Casualty, Iss. 6, 11/01, p4
Chohan v. State Farm Insurance, Iss. 7, 12/01, p9*
Cristofaro v. Superior National Insurance, Iss. 6, 11/01, p16J
DeSoet v. 20th Century Insurance, Iss. 8, 1/02, p18*
Hambarian v. Orange Co. Court, Iss. 10, 3/02, p24*; Iss. 11, 4/02, p21*
Kent v. Minnesota Mutual Life, Iss. 6, 11/01, p20K
Khalili v. Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Iss. 2/02, p18H
Low v. Golden Eagle Insurance, Iss. 9, 2/02, p14C
Lungu v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Iss. 7, 12/01, p20E
Rivas v. Mid-Century Insurance, Iss. 12, 5/02, p17B
Sterbcow v. Atlantic Mutual Insurance, Iss. 9, 2/02, p17A
Westen v. Farmers Insurance, Iss. 7, 15A

Connecticut
Charter Oak Fire Insurance v. Blue Sky, Iss. 5, 10/01, p22*
Travelers Insurance v. Namerow, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11E

Florida
Accelerated Benefits v. Fla. Insurance Dept., Iss. 8, 1/02, p20E
Florida v. Bradford, Iss. 1, 6/01, p12C
Florida v. Cherry, Iss. 4, 9/01, p8L
Hansbrough v. Florida, Iss. 2, 7/01, p21*
Florida v. Cronin, Iss. 7, 12/01, p4C

Georgia
Georgia v. Gavitt, Iss. 12, 5/02, p3
St. Paul Fire & Marine v. Clark, Iss. 11, 4/02, p8G

Illinois
Devoney v. Retirement Board, Iss. 12, 5/02, p16A
Golden Rule Insurance v. Schwartz, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*

Louisiana
Louisiana v. Deokaran, Iss. 6, 11/01, p19*
Louisiana v. Joshlin, Iss. 6, 11/01, p14I

Massachusetts
Horace Mann Insurance v. Monteiro, Iss. 6, 11/01, p18E
Massachusetts v. Susan Fiore, Iss. 9, 2/02, p16L
Re Murphy, Iss. 9, 2/02, p8D
TIG Insurance v. Blacker, Iss. 12, 5/02, p24J

Michigan
Oade v. Jackson National Life Insurance, Iss. 3, 8/01, p4*

Mississippi
American Income Life Insurance v. Hollins, Iss. 2, 7/01, p7E
Mississippi v. Leedom, Iss. 5, 10/01, p10*

Missouri
Grim v. Missouri Patient Care, Iss. 3, 8/01, p18*

Montana
Schlemmer v. North Central Life Insurance, Iss. 8, 1/02, p19D

Nevada
Nevada v. Abbott Labs, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10*

New Jersey
Allstate Indemnity v. Labord, Iss. 7, 12/01, p13*
Allstate Indemnity v. Tsilionis, Iss. 7, 12/01, p12/01, p13
Allstate New Jersey Insurance v. Benn, Iss. 11, 4/02, p16*
Liberty Mutual Insurance v. Neuro Muscular Medical, Iss. 6, 11/01, p19
New Jersey v. Sailor, Iss. 8, 1/02, p4G
New Jersey v. Thomas, Iss. 12, 5/02, p5*
State Farm Indemnity v. Warrington, Iss. 12, 5/02, p13H
Twin City Fire Insurance v. Colon, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*

New York
Chase Manhattan Bank v. AXA Reassurance UK, Iss. 3, 8/01, p23B
New York v. Goldshtayn, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10
New York v. McIntire, Iss. 6, 11/01, p6B
Progressive Northeastern Insurance v. Advanced Diagnostic, Iss. 3, 8/01, p15D
State Farm Auto Insurance v. Abjandadze, Iss. 5, 10/01, p9*
Sterling Insurance v. Chase, Iss. 6, 11/01, p4A
Utica Mutual Insurance v. Timms, Iss. 12, 5/02, p13F
Zellermaier v. Travelers Indemnity, Iss. 10, 3/02, p22G

Ohio
Langley v. Federal Kemper Life, Iss. 5, 10/01, p18B
Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Gambrel, Iss. 8, 1/02, p22
Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Hartsock, Iss. 8, 1/02, p22

Oregon
Story v. Safeco Life Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p17C

Pennsylvania
Bradley v. General Accident Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p11*
Pennsylvania v. Efaw, Iss. 1, 6/01, p19*
Rohm & Haas v. Continental Casualty, Iss. 5, 10/01, p20*
Travelers Casualty & Surety v. Castegnaro v. Utica Insurance, Iss. 1, 6/01, p24*

Tennessee
Mixon v. Great Southern Life Insurance, Iss. 4, 9/01, p17D
Tennessee Farmers Insurance v. Westmoreland, Iss. 1, 6/01, p20D

Texas
Davis v. Texas, Iss. 9, 2/02, p4E
Gonzalez v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*; Iss. 7, 12/01, p6*
Igbinoba v. Texas, Iss. 4, 9/01, p6H
Jarnigan v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*
Tu v. Texas, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*
York v. JC Penney Life Insurance, Iss. 2, 7/01, p16*

Vermont
Re Mutual Benefits, Iss. 2, 7/01, p9A

Washington
Allstate Insurance v. Nguyen, Iss. 7, 12/01, p7J*
Oregon Mutual Insurance v. Barton, Iss. 8, 1/02, p16B

C. FOREIGN JURISDICTION
Canada
Whiten v. Pilot Insurance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p12*

SECTION V: CASE NAME and SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENT LIST

Accelerated Benefits Corp. v. Department of Insurance, No. 1D01-853, Fla. App., 1st Dist., suspension of viatical settlement firm’s license affirmed, Iss. 8, 1/02, p20E
In Re Administrative Subpoena, John Doe, D.P.M. v. United States, No. 00-4352, 6th Cir., court affirms enforcement of administrative subpoena, Iss. 2, 7/01, p4*
Opinion: doc# 20-010725-014Z
In Re Administrative Subpoena, James Smith, D.P.M. v. United States, No. 00-4374, 6th Cir., court affirms enforcement of administrative subpoena, Iss. 2, 7/01, p6*
Opinion: doc# 20-010725-015Z
Adzick, Shirley R. v. UNUM Life Insurance Company of America, No. 99-808 [JRT/FLN], D. Minn., statements during treatment do not amount to ‘proof’ of substance abuse, Iss. 6, 11/01, p22L
Aetna Inc., et al. v. Medtest Express Inc., et al., No. 01-CV-4398, E.D. N.Y., medical testing fraud case transferred to Ga., Iss. 8, 1/02, p8C
Allstar Care Inc. v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina, No. 99-3507-CIV-Lenard/Turnoff, S.D. Fla., no jurisdiction over Fla. action arising under Medicare Act, Iss. 10, 3/02, p6B
Allstate Indemnity Co. v. Valentin Labord, et al., No. MRS-L-3479-01, N.J. Super., Morris Co., Law Div., suit alleges NJ staged accident ring, Iss. 7, 12/01, p13*
Complaint: doc# 20-011224-007C
Allstate Indemnity Co., et al. v. Litsa Tsilionis, D.C., et al., No. MRS-L-1023-99, N.J. Super., Morris Co., Iss. 7, 12/01, p12/01, p13
Allstate Insurance Co., et al. v. Davidson Medical Group, et al., No. n/a, E.D. Pa., insurers sue clinics, chiropractors & medical supplier, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*
Complaint: doc# 20-020130-001C
Allstate Insurance Co., et al. v. Dipak Nandi, et al., No. Unassigned, S.D. N.Y., Allstate & others file $36 million RICO suit, Iss. 2, 7/01, p20*
Complaint: doc# 20-010725-012C
Allstate Insurance Co., et al. v. Hugh and Tracy Cao Nguyen, Nos. 97-2-16918-6 SEA, Wash. Super., King Co., $2.7 million verdict against chiropractors in RICO action, Iss. 7, 12/01, p7J*
Complaint: doc# 20-010926-009C
Allstate Insurance Co. v. Billy Wayne Voyles, No. CA 01-562, Ark. App., Div. 4, verdict was error, circumstantial evidence cited, Iss. 9, 2/02, p13B
Allstate New Jersey Insurance Co., et al. v. Harvey S. Benn, D.O., et al., No. BUR-L-1086-02, N.J. Super., Law Div., Burlington Co., health care providers accused of staged accident kickbacks, Iss. 11, 4/02, p16*
Complaint: doc# 20-020424-007C
American Alliance Insurance Co. v. Penn Millers Insurance Co., No. 01-116, E.D. Pa., intra-industry arbitration agreement inapplicable, Iss. 3, 8/01, p21*
Memorandum Opinion & Order:
doc# 20-010828-013Z
American Income Life Insurance Co. v. Deloise [Townsend] Hollins, No. 1999-CA-00528-SCT, Miss. Sup., rescission based on misrepresentations improper, Iss. 2, 7/01, p7E
American National Fire Insurance Co. v. Harold Abrams, P.C., et al., No. 99 C 5807, N.D. Ill., Eastern Div., insurer had no duty to defend lawyers accused of RICO & fraud, Iss. 10, 3/02, p21A1
Arizona, State of v. Thomas Harold Wilson, No. 2 CA-CR 00-0054, Ariz. App., Div. 2, trial court correctly finds no waiver of physician-patient privilege, Iss. 1, 6/01, p18*
Opinion: doc# 20-010627-017Z
Bean, Sandra v. California Fair Plan Association, No. B146028, Calif. App., 2nd Dist., Div. 2, panel finds for insurer in earthquake damage case, Iss. 6, 11/01, p8M
Bradley, Anthony and James v. General Accident Insurance Co., et al. v. National Insurance Crime Bureau, Nos. 1672 EDA 2000, 1901 EDA 2000, Pa. Super., insurance companies not found liable for malicious prosecution, Iss. 1, 6/01, p11*
Opinion: doc# 20-010627-019Z
Burkert, Grace v. The Equitable Life Assurance Society of America, No. 01-1846, 3rd Cir., failure to disclose drug use voids policy, Iss. 12, 5/02, p4G
California, The People of v. Ferrell Lee Allison, No. E028853, Calif. App., 4th Dist., Div. 2, ineligibility for benefits a collateral consequence of guilty plea, Iss. 6, 11/01, p10D
California, The People of v. Victor Diep, No. A079699, Calif. App., 1st Dist., Div. 3, panel affirms murder & conspiracy convictions, Iss. 7, 12/01, p16*
Opinion: doc# 20-011224-001
California, The People of v. Jennifer Fletcher, et ux., No. PA040748, Calif. Super., Los Angeles Co., couple accused of killing wife’s former husband, Iss. 10, 3/02, p10F
California, The People of v. Inna Gofman, et al., No. B139753, Calif. App., 2nd Dist., Div. 4, guilty pleas in federal suit preclude State prosecution for same ‘acts’ in Calif., Iss. 6, 11/01, p17F
California, The People of v. Raul Eduardo Pero, et al., No. LAC BA202810, Calif. Mun., Los Angeles Co., man who faked death enters no-contest plea, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14
California, The People of v. Setsuko Betty Post, No. B143588, Calif. App., 2nd Dist., no perjury if deposition not executed in Calif., Iss. 8, 1/02, p3*
Opinion: doc# 20-020130-006Z
California, The People of v. Thuan Wu, No. A079216, Calif. App., 1st Dist., Div. 3, panel affirms murder & conspiracy convictions, Iss. 7, 12/01, p16*
Opinion: doc# 20-011224-001
Caserta, Patrick et al. v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Co., et al., No. GIC-739803, Calif. Syuper., San Diego Co., jury returns defense verdict after 5-week bad faith trial, Iss. 6, 11/01, p4
Charter Oak Fire Insurance Co. v. Blue Sky Partnership, et al., No. CV000596646, Conn. Super., Hartford Jud. Dist., fiduciary duty & unfair practices claims struck in fire suit, Iss. 5, 10/01, p22*
Opinion: doc# 20-011024-010Z
Chase Manhattan Bank v. AXA Reassurance UK PLC, et al. Nos. 603080-00, 601068-00, 591010-00, N.Y. Sup., N.Y. Co., judge finds no personal jurisdiction over filmmaking company, Iss. 3, 8/01, p23B
Chicago Insurance Co. v. Robert P. Borsody, No. 00 Civ 4837 [RWS], S.D. N.Y., fraud exclusion & late notice relieve insurer of duty to defend accused lawyer, Iss. 5, 10/01, p6C
Chohan, Makhan Singh, et al. v. State Farm Insurance Co., No. C035952, Calif. App., 3rd Dist., panel affirms no coverage for car accident, rejects reliance on oral remarks, Iss. 7, 12/01, p9*
Opinion: doc# 47-011211-012Z
Colley, Patrick H. et al. v. Conseco Medico Insurance Co., No. 00-1306, 6th Cir., statements in application & phone interview warrant rescission of health policy, Iss. 1, 6/01, p4A
Courtney, John and Sharon v. Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance, No. 01-7526, 2nd Cir., policy rescission affirmed, innocent co-insured doctrine not applicable, Iss. 8, 1/02, p17H
Cristofaro, Toni, et ux. v. Superior National Insurance Co., et al., No. GC025910, Calif. Super., Los Angeles Co., appeals panel to decide if State’s anti-paparazzi law applies to insurance investigators, Iss. 6, 11/01, p16J
Davis, Michael Lee v. The State of Texas, Nos. 05-0001205-CR, 05-0-01206-CR, 05-0001207-CR, 05-0001208-CR, 05-0001209-CR, 05-0001210-CR, Texas App., 5th Dist., 60-year sentence in ‘cleansheeting’ case affirmed, but restitution order reversed, Iss. 9, 2/02, p4E
DeSoet, Patrik v. 20th Century Insurance Co., No. B140270, Calif. App., 2nd Dist., dispute over claim validity precludes bad faith claim, Iss. 8, 1/02, p18*
Opinion: doc# 07-020109-013Z
Devoney, William v. The Retirement Board of the Policemen’s Annuity & Benefit Fund for the City of Chicago, No. 91468, Ill. Sup., policeman forfeited pension by participating in fraud, Iss. 12, 5/02, p16A
Dishman, Judy K. v. American General Assurance Co. f/k/a U.S. Life Credit Life Insurance Co., No. C-01-3002-MWB, N.D. Iowa, Central Div., denial of benefits was fairly debatable, Iss. 10, 3/02, p19*
Opinion: doc# 07-020306-106Z;
judge upholds ruling on breach of contract & bad faith claims, Iss. 12, 5/02, p21D
Dishman, John W. v. Unum Life Insurance Company of America, et al., Nos. 99-55963, 99-56077, 9th Cir., invasion of privacy claim not preempted, Iss. 1, 6/01, p15*
Opinion: doc# 17-010523-105Z
Dominguez, Alfonso D. v. Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York, No. 00-15440, 9th Cir., court reinstates breach of contract & bad faith claim citing Galanty, Iss. 4, 9/01, p18C
Ehrlich, Michael v. Berkshire Life Insurance Co., No. 00 Civ 9233 [DLC], S.D. N.Y., income misrepresentations justify rescission of disability policy, Iss. 11, 4/02, p18*
Opinion: doc# 20-020424-004Z
Empire HealthChoice, et al. v. TAP Pharmaceutical Products Inc., No. n/a, D. Mass., insurer sues TAP Pharmaceutical alleging Lupron overcharges, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10F; Iss. 9, 2/02, p10F
In Re: Enron Corp., et al., No. 01-16034, S.D. N.Y. Bkcy., two excess D&O insurers seek to lift stay to permit denial of coverage notice, Iss. 9, 2/02, p20*
St. Paul Mercury’s Motion: doc# 50-02021-017M;
Royal’s Motion: doc# 50-020212-018M;
Enron bankruptcy judge grants insurers relief from automatic stay, Iss. 12, 5/02, p25C*
St. Paul Mercury’s Motion:
doc# 50-020212-017M;
Royal’s Motion: doc# 50-020212-018M;
Underwriter’s at Lloyd’s Motion:
doc# 13-020423-013M
Express Textile Consultants Inc. v. General Accident Insurance Company of America, No. 00-55726, 9th Cir., materiality determined from insurer’s perspective, Iss. 6, 11/01, p23C
Fakhouri, Zahi v. Banner Life Insurance Co., No. 00-71211, E.D. Mich., misrepresentations affected insurer’s risk acceptance, Iss. 3, 8/01, p6*
Opinion & Order: doc# 20-010828-014Z
Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co., et al. v. Lynn Boyd Stites, No. 99-56622, 9th Cir., attorney properly estopped from relitigating issues decided in criminal trial, Iss. 3, 8/01, p24*
Opinion: doc# 47-010814-104Z
First Penn-Pacific Life Insurance Co. v. William R. Evans, Chartered, No. H-01-680, D. Md., receiver granted intervention in viatical case, Iss. 2, 7/01, p10C
Florida, State of v. Charles Bradford, No. SC 96910, Fla. Sup., Fla. statue against solicitation violates free speech, Iss. 1, 6/01, p12C
Florida, State of v. Adam C. Cherry, et al., No. 01-3599, Fla. Cir., Escambia Co., eye doctors charged with Medicaid fraud, Iss. 4, 9/01, p8L
Florida, State of v. Nash N. Cronin, et al., No. 1D99-3226, Fla. App., 1st Dist., unconstitutionality of Fla. Anti-Solicitation Statute is affirmed, Iss. 7, 12/01, p4C
Freeman, Curtis v. Allstate Life Insurance Co., No. 99-16501, 9th Cir., insured’s misstatement entitles carrier to rescission, Iss. 1, 6/01, p7*
Opinion: doc# 20-010627-016Z
Friedman, Larry B., in the name of the United States Government v. Rite Aid Corp., No. 97-7889, E.D. Pa., dismissal of qui tam action denied, Iss. 3, 8/01, p8*
Memorandum: doc# 20-010828-012R
General Star International Indemnity Co. v. The Chase Manhattan Bank, No. 01 CV 11380, S.D. N.Y., General Star alleges bank concealed ‘creative accounting’ from insurers, Iss. 12, 5/02, p22*
Complaint: doc# 12-020502-005C
Georgia, State of v. Cynthia Gavitt, et ux., Nos. 02R45 & 02R46, Ga. Super., Pike Co., Griffin Jud. Cir., couple gets 10 years for fake World Trade Center death claims, Iss. 12, 5/02, p3
Golden Rule Insurance Co. v. Mark Schwartz, No. 1-00-0889, Ill. App., misrepresentation made in good faith is enough to void insured’s policy, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*
Opinion: doc# 20-010828-011Z
Gonzalez, Alfonso v. The State of Texas, No. 14-97-00745-CR, Texas App., 14th Dist., court upholds convictions of men involved in auto fraud rings, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*
Opinion: doc# 20-010828-017Z;
doctor’s conviction & 20-year sentence affirmed in staged accident case, Iss. 7, 12/01, p6*
Opinion: doc# 20-011224-002Z
Grim, Sarah v. Missouri Patient Care Review Foundation, No. 01CV324903, Mo. Cir., Cole Co., woman alleges she was fired for testifying at health care fraud trial, Iss. 3, 8/01, p18*
Petition: doc# 20-010828-007C
Hambarian, Jeffrey v. Orange County Superior Court, et al., No. S097450, Calif. Sup., anti-fraud organizations tell court that victim cooperation is necessary, Iss. 10, 3/02, p24*
Amicus Brief: doc# 20-020327-009B;
court finds no need to disqualify DA for accepting victim assistance, Iss. 11, 4/02, p21*
Opinion: doc# 20-020424-009Z
Hamilton, Lawrence v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Co., No. 00-55530, 9th Cir., insured estopped from asserting claims not disclosed in bankruptcy case, Iss. 6, 11/01, p7*
Opinion: doc# 47-011113-105Z
Hansbrough, Randolph v. State of Florida, No. SC00-1322, Fla. Sup., court orders reversal of chiropractor’s conviction, Iss. 2, 7/01, p21*
Opinion: doc# 20-010725-013R
Horace Mann Insurance Co. v. Ida Monteiro, et al., No. 99-3058, Mass. Super., Middlesex Co., judge dismisses counterclaims against insurer in action against claimant, Iss. 6, 11/01, p18E
Igbinoba, Idehen Amas v. The State of Texas, Nos. 05-00-01566-CR, 05-00-01567-CR, 05-00-01568-CR, 05-00-01569-CR, Texas App., 5th Dist., conviction affirmed in identity theft fraud ring, Iss. 4, 9/01, p6H
Jarnigan, Randy v. The State of Texas, No. 14-97-00445-CR, Texas App., 14th Dist., appeals court upholds convictions of men involved in auto fraud rings, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*
Opinion: doc# 20-010828-016Z
JPMorgan Chase Bank v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., et al., No. 02 Civ. 11523 [JSR], S.D. N.Y., bank denied summary judgment on surety bonds for Enron, Iss. 10, 3/02, p18*
Opinion and Order: doc# 13-020326-010Z
Kent, Paul R. v. Minnesota Mutual Life Insurance Co., et al., No. D038201, Calif. App., 4th Dist., incontestability clause & agent’s knowledge do not bar rescission, Iss. 6, 11/01, p20K
Khalili, Faramarz v. Board of Chiropractic Examiners, State of California, No. B148889, Calif. App., 2nd Dist., chiropractor’s license properly revoked, Iss. 2/02, p18H
Kilmer, Herbert et al. v. The Connecticut Indemnity Co., No. 3:CV-99-0275, M.D. Pa., issues of fact exist on reasonableness of delay, Iss. 10, 3/02, p15*
Opinion: doc# 07-020320-106Z
Langley, Dorothy L. v. Federal Kemper Life Assurance Co., No. 01-AP-129, Ohio App., 10th Dist., applicant should have disclosed lung cancer diagnosis after application, Iss. 5, 10/01, p18B
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. v. Neuro Muscular Medical Group P.A., et al., No. MRSL 3247-00, N.J. Super., Morris Co., Law Div., PIP fraud suit against NJ medical group settles, Iss. 6, 11/01, p19
Louisiana, State of v. John Deo Prakash Deokaran, No. n/a, La. 21st Jud. Dist., Tangipahoa Parish, claims adjustor accused of fake claim scheme, Iss. 6, 11/01, p19*
Indictment: doc# 20-011128-009F
Louisiana, State of v. David Edward Joshlin, No. 2000 KA 2921, La. App., 1st Cir., ‘attempted insurance fraud’ is not valid charge, Iss. 6, 11/01, p14I
Low, Harry W. v. Golden Eagle Insurance Co., No. A095195, Calif. App., 1st Dist., Golden Eagle liquidator had good reason to deny business interruption claim, Iss. 9, 2/02, p14C
Lungu, Maria v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, et al., No. S101434, Calif. Sup., court will not hear doctor’s appeal of punitive damages reversal, Iss. 7, 12/01, p20E
Madrid v. HealthSouth Corp., No. CV-97-H-3206-S, N.D. Ala., HealthSouth to pay $7.9 million for overcharging health care programs, Iss. 1, 6/01, p6
Massachusetts, Commonwealth of v. Susan Fiore, No. 99-P-597, Mass. App., husband’s letter about fire should have been admitted, Iss. 9, 2/02, p16L
In Re Mass. Grand Jury Proceedings, No. 00-10357-WGY, D. Mass., Mass. Fraud Bureau employees are not government personnel, Iss. 5, 10/01, p15F
Mayard-Paul, Constantin v. Mega Life & Health Insurance, No. 01-3488-Civ-Moreno, S.D. Fla., arbitration clause conflicts with Fla. law, Iss. 9, 2/02, p20*
Order: doc# 05-020128-014R
McCalla, Vincent v. Royal Maccabees Life Insurance Co., et al., No. 99-15992, 99-15994, 9th Cir., court affirms dismissal of bad faith claim, Iss. 4, 9/01, p16B
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. v. Larry E. Brown, et al., No. 01-3242, 6th Cir., man held responsible in civil suit for wife’s death may not collect life insurance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p9D
Metropolitan Property & Casualty Insurance Co. v. Fred Battista, et al., No. 97-10952-DPN, D. Mass., $2.9 million judgment in RICO case, Iss. 4, 9/01, p5G
Minnesota Association of Nurse Anesthetists v. Allina Health System, et al., No. 99-2356, 8th Cir., association has standing to pursue qui tam claims against Minn. providers, Iss. 12, 5/02, p8*
Opinion: doc# 20-020522-012Z
Mississippi, State of v. Linda Leedom, No. 1999-KA-01754-SCT, Miss. Sup., murder conviction affirmed for woman who killed friend for insurance, Iss. 5, 10/01, p10*
Opinion: doc# 20-011024-001Z
Mixon, Bobbie F. v. Great Southern Life Insurance Co., No. W2000-00205-COA-R3-CV, Tenn. App., failure to disclose doctor’s name was material misrepresentation, Iss. 4, 9/01, p17D
Murphy’s Case, Charles, No. 00-P-454, Mass. App., claim filing & voluntary payments not ‘proceedings’ under Mass. workers comp law, Iss. 9, 2/02, p8D
In the Matter of: Mutual Benefits Corp., No. 01-031-S, Vt. Dept. Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Authority, Vt. commissioner halts viatical investments by Mutual Benefits, Iss. 2, 7/01, p9A
Nevada, State of v. Abbott Laboratories, et al., No. n/a, Nevada Dist., 2nd Jud. Dist., Washoe Co., State accuses drug companies of pricing scheme, Iss. 8, 1/02, p10*
Complaint: doc# 20-020130-014C
New Jersey, State of v. Jettie D. Sailor, No. A-6818-00T5, N.J. Super., App. Div., no right to jury trial under NJ Fraud Act, Iss. 8, 1/02, p4G
New Jersey, State of v. L.C. Thomas, et al., No. S2075-01, N.J. Super., Bergen Co., funeral home owner & wife found guilty of life insurance fraud, Iss. 12, 5/02, p5*
Indictment: doc# 20-020522-013F
New York, The People of the State of, v. Marina Goldshtayn, et al., Indictment No. 2726/01, N.Y. Sup., Queens Co., investigation results in charges against 112 people & 4 corporations, Iss. 7, 12/01, p10
New York, The People of the State of, v. Charles McIntire, No. 12652, N.Y. Sup., App. Div., 3rd Dept., court finds sentence proper for arson plea, Iss. 6, 11/01, p6B
Oade, Jeffrey Lee and Thomas E. Walsh v. Jackson National Life Insurance Co. of Michigan, No. 114786, Mich. Sup., insurer was entitled to void policy, Iss. 3, 8/01, p4*
Opinion: doc# 20-010828-008Z
Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Gambrel, No. 01-1177, Ohio Sup., State Sup. Court suspends attorneys for kickback scheme, Iss. 8, 1/02, p22
Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Hartsock, No. 01-1208, Ohio Sup., State Sup. Court suspends attorneys for kickback scheme, Iss. 8, 1/02, p22
Oregon Mutual Insurance Co. v. George Barton, No. 19151-6-III, Wash. App., Div. III, Panel 6, misrepresentations made after settlement do not void policy, Iss. 8, 1/02, p16B
Pennsylvania, Commonwealth of v. Cynthia Efaw, No. 0003 M.D. App. Dkt. 200, Pa. Sup., Middle Dist., State Arson Act doesn’t require notice to insured of info provided to State, Iss. 1, 6/01, p19*
Opinion & Dissent: doc# 20-010627-020Z
Progressive Northeastern Insurance Co., et al. v. Advanced Diagnostic and Treatment Medical, P.C., et al., No. 6Q1112/00, P.C. No. 15992, N.Y. Sup., N.Y. Co., court says some fraud claims can stand against doctors, Iss. 3, 8/01, p15D
Provident Life & Accident Insurance Co. v. Harry J. O’Connor, No. 00-55657, 9th Cir., court finds punitive award excessive, affirms fraud verdict, Iss. 9, 2/02, p7G
Provident Life & Casualty Insurance Co. v. George E. Ginther, No. 96-CV-0315E [Sc], W.D. N.Y., misrepresentations on application fraudulent, Iss. 11, 4/02, p19F
Riley, Joyce v. St. Luke’s Hospital, et al., No. 97-20948, 5th Cir., qui tam provisions not in violation of take care & appointments clause of Constitution, Iss. 1, 6/01, p3B
Rivas, Cecilia v. Mid-Century Insurance Co., et al., No. B148713, Calif. App., Div. 6, no malicious prosecution of fraud suspect, Iss. 12, 5/02, p17B
Rohm and Haas Co., et al. v. Continental Casualty Co., et al., Nos. 0007, 0008, Pa. Sup., Eastern Dist., court affirms broad standard for known loss doctrine, Iss. 5, 10/01, p20*
Opinion: doc# 03-011023-108Z
Rowe, Joyce v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., No. 00-2211, E.D. La., insurer would not have issued policy if given truthful answers in on application, Iss. 2, 7/01, p14B
Schlemmer, Stanley v. North Central Life Insurance Co., No. 01-005, Mont. Sup., misrepresentations in application voids policy, Iss. 8, 1/02, p19D
Securities and Exchange Commission, et al. v. Credit Bancorp Ltd., et al., No. 99 Civ. 11395 [RWS], S.D. N.Y., receiver granted partial summary judgment on insurers’ defenses, Iss. 2, 7/01, p22*
Opinion: doc# 13-010717-011Z
Sichel, Howard v. UnumProvident Corp., et al., No. 01-CIV-6880, S.D. N.Y., judge rejects bad faith claim over terminated coverage, Iss. 12, 5/02, p19*
Opinion: doc# 07-020515-108Z
Smythe, Peyton et al. v. Safeco Insurance Company of America, et al., No. 01-55475, 9th Cir., court reinstates breach of contract & bad faith claims, Iss. 11, 4/02, p16*
Opinion: doc# 07-020417-015Z
St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co. v. Clark, et al. and Security Life Insurance Co. v. Clark, et al., Nos. A01A2450 and A01A2451, Ga. App., fraud claims survive against Security Life, Iss. 11, 4/02, p8G
St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co. v. Ellis & Ellis, No. 00-1318, 1st Cir., insurer must show only detrimental reliance in workers’ comp fraud case, Iss. 4, 9/01, p14A
St. Paul Reinsurance Company Ltd., et al. v. Commercial Financial Corp., No. C00-4080 MWB, N.D. Iowa, agent’s knowledge of terminations imputed to insurers, fraud claim files, Iss. 1, 6/01, p22*
Memorandum Opinion: doc# 13-010601-105Z
State Farm Indemnity Co. v. Charles Warrington, No. A-5852-00T3, N.J. Super., App. Div., insurer has right to conduct examination under oath, Iss. 12, 5/02, p13H
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Paata Abjandadze, et al., No. 01-013229, N.Y. Sup., Nassau Co., more than 400 named in State Farm Auto suit alleging staged accidents, Iss. 5, 10/01, p9*
Complaint: doc# 20-011024-009C
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Anthanasios Makris, et al., No. 01-5351, E.D. Pa., no dismissal of insurer’s suit alleging staged accident scheme, Iss. 12, 5/02, p14I
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Robert Mallela, et al., No. CV-00-4923 [CPS], E.D. N.Y., alleged illegal structure does not relieve insurer of liability, Iss. 5, 10/01, p7E
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Red Lion Medical Center Inc., et al., No. 95-2542, E.D. Pa., State Farm permitted to file amended complaint naming PA lawyer, Iss. 7, 12/01, p8B
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., et al. v. Slavik Stein, et al., No. H-98-4150, S.D. Texas, $26 million default judgment to State Farm Auto in staged accident case, Iss. 7, 12/01, p3F
Sterbcow, Stacy v. Atlantic Mutual Insurance Co., No. B148559, Calif. App., 2nd Dist., Div. 5, probable cause for forgery allegations defeats malicious prosecution claim, Iss. 9, 2/02, p17A
Sterling Insurance Co. v. Jack Chase, No. 86189, N.Y. Sup., App. Div., 3rd Dept., criminal conviction has preclusive effect over civil fraud claims, Iss. 6, 11/01, p4A
Story, Frances v. Safeco Life Insurance Co., No. A108156, Ore. App., appeals panel affirms JNOV for insurer, finds reasonable reliance, Iss. 10, 3/02, p17C
TAP Pharmaceuticals to pay $875 million to settle fraud charges, indicted for conspiracy, Iss. 5, 10/01, p4*
Civil Settlement Agreement & Related Documents: doc# 20-011024-011X;
Criminal Settlement Letter Agreements & Indictment: doc# 20-011024-012X;
Integrity Agreement: doc# 20-011024-013X;
Iss. 9, 2/02, p10F
Tennessee Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. v. Robert Westmoreland, et al., No. E2000-02693-COA-R3-CV, Tenn. App., incorrect application information increases risk of loss to insurer, Iss. 1, 6/01, p20D
TIG Insurance Co. v. Lawrence L. Blacker, No. 99-P-1502, Mass. App., insurer permitted to rescind lawyer’s professional liability policy, Iss. 12, 5/02, p24J
Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. v. Patrick Castegnaro, et al. v. Utica Mutual Insurance Co., No. 98 W.D., Pa. Sup., court says coverage for stolen insurance premiums is precluded, Iss. 1, 6/01, p24*
Opinion: doc# 20-010627-018Z
Travelers Insurance Co. v. Robert Namerow, et al.; Robert Namerow, et al. v. Travelers Insurance Co., No. SC 16375, Conn. Sup., motive showing not required in arson coverage denial, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11E
Tu, Tan Kien v. The State of Texas, No. 14-97-00436-CR, Texas App., 14th Dist., appeals court upholds convictions of men involved in auto fraud ring, Iss. 3, 8/01, p19*
Opinion: doc# 20-010828-010Z
Twin City Fire Insurance Co. v. Carmen M. Colon, No. n/a, N.J. Super., Morris Co., 31 people sued for staged accidents, Iss. 8, 1/02, p6*
Complaint: doc# 20-020130-012C
United States of America v. Saad Antoun, M.D., No. n/a, D. Del., doctor charged with taking kickbacks for prescribing cancer drug, Iss. 9, 2/02, p10F
United States of America v. Ira Bell, et al., No. n/a, S.D. N.Y., podiatrists plead guilty in Medicare scheme, Iss. 11, 4/02, p14
United States of America v. Anthony B. Benavides, et al., No. 3:01-CR-246-P, N.D. Texas, Dallas Div., murder for hire charged in scheme to get insurance, Iss. 7, 12/01, p19*
Indictment: doc# 20-011224-006F
United States v. Mark Anthony Broussard, No. 4:02cr00120, S.D. Texas, Houston Div., 9 indicted in Houston physical therapy scheme, Iss. 10, 3/02, p8*
Indictment: doc# 20-020327-008F
United States of America v. Kenneth H. Clark Sr., No. 00-1743, 6th Cir., mail & health fraud convictions for counseling center owner confirmed, Iss. 8, 1/02, p13*
Opinion: doc# 20-020130-003Z
United States of America v. Humberto Correia, No. 1:00cr10246, D. Mass., jury convicts man of arson & mail fraud, Iss. 9, 2/02, p17
United States v. Rex K. DeGeorge, No. 2:99cr00038, C.D. Calif., Beverly Hills attorney convicted on charges in yacht-sinking plot, Iss. 10, 3/02, p11
United States of America v. Kenneth DeSalvo, No. 02-280, D. N.J., insurance agent pleads guilty to workers’ comp premium fraud, Iss. 12, 5/02, p18*
Plea Agreement & Waiver of Indictment:
doc# 20-020522-007X
United States v. Dona Medical Distributors, et al., No. CR-01-986-PHX-JAT, D. Ariz., 16 indicted for medical equipment scam, Iss. 7, 12/01, p21*
Indictment: doc# 20-011224-010F
United States of America v. Michael Friedman, et al., No. 399-CR-019-L, N.D. Texas, Dallas Div., $8.7 million restitution order & 2-plus year sentence for staged accident ring member, Iss. 11, 4/02, p15
United States of America v. Josephine Virginia Gray, No. DKC-010566, D. Md., woman accused of killing 2 husbands & boyfriend for insurance, Iss. 7, 12/01, p18D
United States of America v. Avraham Ben-Zion Haber, No. 99-4088, 10th Cir., judge correctly denied motion for acquittal on mail & wire fraud claims, Iss. 1, 6/01, p17*
Opinion: doc# 20-010627-015Z
United States of America v. Eversley McDonald Haswell, et ux., No. 00-CR-150D, D. Colo., psychologist sentenced to prison for defrauding government, Iss. 6, 11/01, p14
United States v. Barry Douglas Haught, No. 8:02-CR-19-T-17-EAJ, M.D. Fla., Tampa Div., owner of medical supply companies pleads guilty to DME fraud charges, Iss. 12, 5/02, p7*
Plea Agreement: doc# 20-020522-011X
United States of America v. Quentin Hawkins, et al., No. M-01-1381, E.D. N.Y., 67 charged in auto fraud ring, Iss. 3, 8/01, p22*
Complaint & Affidavit in Support of Application for Arrest Warrants: doc# 20-010828-015C
United States v. Joyce Lee Hickman, No. 01-376, S.D. Texas, jury convicts woman on multiple counts of fraud, Iss. 3, 8/01, p10*
Indictment: doc# 20-010828-009F;
woman sentenced to 210 months in prison & restitution, Iss. 10, 3/02, p7
United States of America v. Joseph Lonnie Hodge, No. 00-1544, 6th Cir., sentence enhancement for abuse of position of trust was proper, Iss. 7, 12/01, p7I
United States of America v. John Richard Jamieson, et al., No. 3:02 CR 707, N.D. Ohio, Western Div., viatical fraud charged, Iss. 9, 2/02, p6*
Indictment: doc# 20-020227-002
United States v. Aurelio P. Jimenez, No. IP00-CR-0042-01- B/F, S.D. Ind., former podiatrist sentenced for health care fraud, Iss. 2, 7/01, p24
United States of American v. Sonia Lafontaine, et al., No. 98 Cr. 251 [MBM], S.D. N.Y., 11-year plus sentence for owner of cosmetic surgery center, Iss. 9, 2/02, p13
United States of America v. Peter Mackby, No. 99-15605, 9th Cir., appeals court reaffirms FCA damages subject to excessive fines analysis, Iss. 3, 8/01, p7A
United States of America v. Stephen J. Mazzola, et al., No. 01-10012-RGS, D. Mass., denial of motion to disclose grand jury witness testimony affirmed, Iss. 11, 4/02, p21D*
Indictment: doc# 20-020424-008F
United States of America v. Dana Eugene McGovern, et al., Criminal No. 00-85-B-S, D. Maine, Maine ambulance operator pleads guilty to health care fraud, Iss. 8, 1/02, p15
United States of America v. Thomas L. Mercer, Nos. 00-1087, 00-1178, 6th Cir., judge should have considered sentence enhancement in fake disability case, Iss. 5, 10/01, p14*
Opinion: doc# 20-011024-005Z
United States of America v. Susan M. Miller, et al., No. 3:00CR29 AS, N.D. Ind., South Bend Div., clarification of May 2001, p11 article, Iss. 1, 6/01, p26
United States of America v. James Rodney Mills, et al., Cr. No. 02-20163 GA, W.D. Tenn., Western Div., widow & co-conspirators indicted in husband’s death, Iss. 12, 5/02, p5K
United States of America v. Vinodchandra Modi, etc., et al., No. 1:01CR00050, W.D. Va., Abingdon Div., no dismissal of fraud action against Medicare & Black Lung Program, Iss. 11, 4/02, p10B
United States v. Mubang, No. 01-CR-252-ALL, E.D. Va., business owner pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud, Iss. 2, 7/01, p24
United States of America v. Samir Najjar, No. 3:00-CT-302-J-20C, M.D. Fla., Jacksonville Div., doctor sentenced to 3 years for health care fraud, Iss. 1, 6/01, p6
United States of America v. Arnold Okun, No. 00-1716, 2nd Cir., district court correctly disqualified chosen counsel due to conflict of interest, Iss. 2, 7/01, p17*
Order: doc# 20-010725-011R
United States v. Joel Olstein, M.D., No. 01-10121NG, D. Mass., Maine urologist pleads guilty in Lupron Depot investigation, Iss. 2, 7/01, p9*
Criminal Superseding Information:
doc# 20-010725-106F
United States of America v. Patient Transfer Services Inc., No. 4:01-00478, E.D. Ark., federal government files civil action against ambulance service, owner & employees, Iss. 3, 8/01, p17F
United States v. Madison T. Rutherford aka John Patrick Sankey aka Thomas Hamilton, No. 3:00CR244 [ALL], D. Conn., Boston man indicted in faked-death scheme sentenced to 5 years prison, Iss. 2, 7/01, p15
United States of America v. Thomas Rybicki, et al., Nos. 00-1043[L], 00-1044 [CON], 00-1052 [XAP], 00-1055 [CON], 2nd Cir., actual harm not necessary for conviction of deprivation of honest services, Iss. 12, 5/02, p10E
United States of America v. Charles Thomas Sell, No. 01-1862, 8th Cir., government can force defendant to take anti-psychotic drugs, Iss. 10, 3/02, p4E
United States v. Charles O. Shyngle, No. CRH-01-436, S.D. Texas, mental health center owner pleads guilty to paying kickbacks, Iss. 3, 8/01, p16C
United States v. Janet Pope Smith, No. CR 01 B 0199S, N.D. Ala., Southern Div., woman pleads guilty in death benefit fraud scheme, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11K
United States of America v. Darrin J. Stafford, No. 00-CR-40044, D. Mass., HIV-positive man gets prison time for viatical fraud, Iss. 5, 10/01, p13
United States v. Myra Sykes, et al., No. 4:01cr00110, S.D. Texas, 3 plead guilty to auto insurance fraud, Iss. 2, 7/01, p24
United States v. Millard James Thomas, et ux., No. 3:01-CR-285, E.D. Va., couple charged with 15 years of staging auto & slip-and-fall accidents, Iss. 5, 10/01, p9D; man accused of faked accident career sentenced to 7 years plus, Iss. 12, 5/02, p15*
Indictment: doc# 20-011024-104F
United States v. William Thurston, No. 1:98cr10026, D. Mass., former Damon Labs exec guilty of conspiracy to defraud Medicare, Iss. 8, 1/02, p14
United States v. Jimmie Grant Turquitt, et al., No. CR 01 B 0199 S, N.D. Ala., Southern Div., death benefit fraud scheme, Iss. 4, 9/01, p11*
Indictment: doc# 20-010926-011F;
life sentence in death benefit scheme, Iss. 10, 3/02, p10
United States of America v. United Memorial Hospital, et al., No. 1: 01-CR-238, W.D. Mich., Southern Dist., ‘peer review privilege’ found not appropriate in context of criminal prosecution, Iss. 11, 4/02, p6C
United States of America v. John T. Veysey III, No. 99 CR 381, N.D. Ill., Eastern Div., 110-year sentence for man found guilty of killing wife & torching homes for insurance, Iss. 7, 12/01, p14
United States v. Robert W. Whiteside, Jay A. Jarrell, Nos. 99-15197, 0012759, 11th Cir., court reverses convictions of 2 Columbia/HCA execs, Iss. 11, 4/02, p3E
United States of America v. Wayne Whittaker, No. 01-107, E.D. Pa., US Attorney’s Office disqualified in mail fraud case, Iss. 1, 6/01, p14E; federal judge refuses to reconsider disqualification ruling, Iss. 2, 7/01, p18D; No. 01-2874, 3rd Cir., 3rd Cir. rules disqualification of US Attorney’s Office in give-up case was improper, Iss. 5, 10/01, p17A; no reconsideration of mail fraud conviction in ‘give up’ case, Iss. 8, 1/02, p8*
Memorandum: doc# 20-020130-007Z
United States of America v. Donald Wise, et al., No. 4:01CR-00152, E.D. Ark., ambulance service owners & employees indicted on Medicare fraud charges, Iss. 3, 8/01, p17E
United States ex rel. Alcohol Foundation Inc. v. Kalmanovitz Charitable Foundation Inc., et al., No. 00 Civ. 6267 [VM], S.D. N.Y., judge in NY finds no jurisdiction over qui tam action, Iss. 10, 3/02, p23*
Opinion: doc# 20-020327-002Z
United States ex rel. Boyd v. Mercy Health Care Systems, No. 98-CV-1812, N.D. Calif., $2.9 million settlement reached between Mercy Health Care & US, Iss. 2, 7/01, p8*
Settlement Agreement: doc# 20-010725-017X
United States of America ex rel John W. Schilling v. KPMG Peat Marwick LLP, No. 98-901-CIV-T-17F, M.D. Fla., Tampa Div., $9 million will settle false claim charges against accounting firm, Iss. 6, 11/01, p13H
United States Liability Insurance Co. v. Fassbinder United Builders Inc., No. 99 C 50330, N.D. Ill., 3rd-party complaint stands against broker in rescission case, Iss. 6, 11/01, p9G
Universal Acupuncture Pain Services P.C. v. State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Co; State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Universal Acupuncture Pain Services P.C., et al., No. 01 Civ. 7677 [SAS], S.D. N.Y., counterclaims for fraud in corporate form dismissed; fraud claims remain, Iss. 11, 4/02, p4A
Utica Mutual Insurance Co. v. Duane Timms, et al., No. 2001-04538, N.Y. Sup., App. Div., 2nd Dept., insurer must provide no-fault coverage to fraud-committing claimant, Iss. 12, 5/02, p13F
Volpe, Richard A. v. The Paul Revere Life Insurance Co., No. 3:98 CV 972, D. Conn., judge dismisses unfair practices claims, Iss. 4, 9/01, p19*
Opinion: doc# 17-010916-106Z
Westen, Geoff v. Farmers Insurance Group of Companies, No. B141786, Calif. App., 2nd Dist., carrier’s delay in paying claim was reasonable, Iss. 7, 15A
Whiten, Daphne v. Pilot Insurance Co., et al., No. 27229, Canada Sup., court reinstates $1 million punitive damages award, Iss. 10, 3/02, p12*
Judgment: doc# 07-020320-101Z
York, Marguerite et al. v. J.C. Penney Inc., et al., No. 01-03395-E, Texas Dist., Neuces Co., class action filed against JC Penny Life Insurance & AEGON for fraud & deceptive practices, Iss. 2, 7/01, p16*
Complaint: doc# 13-010717-104C
Zellermaier, Irwin v. Travelers Indemnity Company of Illinois, No. 106898/00, N.Y. Sup., N.Y. Co., insurer has immunity for statements made to NY Fraud Bureau, Iss. 10, 3/02, p22G