Some art aficionados in California may have heard about a dispute between companies owned by two prominent art collectors involving a mixed-media work by Frank Stella that has resulted in a lawsuit against another gallery. The lawsuit was filed by Artemus in July in the New York Supreme Court against the Paul Kasmin Gallery. It alleges that the gallery falsified documents related to the Stella work.
California wildfires consume an estimated 1 million acres
Across the nation, people are keeping up with news about the infamous California wildfires. The losses caused by these natural disasters are nothing short of devastating. Wildfire insurance claims reach nearly $12 billion statewide, and continue to grow like the flames. Additionally, the U.S. Forest Service reports fires have torched over 1 million acres of California land this year.
Rescinded insurance policies betray people who expected coverage
You selected an insurance policy and paid premiums to obtain financial protection in the event of an accident, theft, fire or other problem. If a loss covered by the insurance contract occurs, you naturally expect to collect on a claim or at least appeal a denial of coverage. The rescission of an insurance policy, however, could not only surprise you but undermine your protection from loss. When a Florida insurance company rescinds your policy, it acts as if the contract never existed.
Insurer accused of denying valid claims for addiction treatment
Hundreds of complaints from addiction treatment providers have prompted the California Department of Insurance to serve HealthNet with an Order to Show Cause and Notice of Noncompliance. Court filings indicate that the insurance company failed to meet the terms of its contracts with providers. Accusations from providers detailed an outright denial of legitimate claims or substantial underpayment.
