Michigan Insurance Law
United States of America v. Samer Kammo
Detroit, Michigan, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with a multi-million-dollar Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) fraud scheme. Samer Kammo, 46, and his co-conspirators tried to cheat the system by exploiting a federal relief program meant to help Americans in need. Let this case send a clear message: crime does not pay,” said Jennifer Runyan, Special Agent in C... More...
$ (02-13-2026 - MI)<H2> United States of America v. Rita Shaba
Detroit, Michigan, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) wire and bank fraud. Rita Shaba, 40, and her co-conspirators caused fraudulent PPP applications to be submitted for several business entities. Those applications misrepresented payroll information for the business entities and falsely certified that PPP loan funds would be u... More...
$ (01-16-2026 - MI)Kristine Roth v. UNUM Life Insurance Company of America
Detroit, Michigan, insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff on an E.R.I.S.A. claim.<br> <br> Google A.I.<br> <br> ERISA, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, is a federal law that sets minimum standards for employee benefit plans in private industry, such as health and retirement plans. It was created to protect the interests of plan participants and beneficiaries by requiring plans ... More...
$1 (10-24-2025 - MI)<h1> United States of America v. Terrance Calhoun, Jr. </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Detroit, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with aggravated identity theft and wire fraud </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Pontiac Man Pleads Guilty in $4M Identity Theft and Unemployment Fraud Case</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> A Pontiac man has pleaded guilty to ... More...
$0 (04-23-2025 - MI)<h1> United States of America v. Kenny Lee Howard </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Detroit, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with $6.2M Unemployment Insurance Fraud </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Ringleader of $6.2M Unemployment Insurance Fraud Sentenced to Nearly 8 Years Prison</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Kenny Lee Howard, 32, of Southfie... More...
$0 (03-13-2025 - MI)Stephen Censoni v. GFL Environmental, Inc., et al.
Pontiac, Michigan personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a negligence claims.<br> <br> Plaintiff was injured when the arm of a garbage truck struck him below his neck as he attempted to pick up a bottle in the roadway. GFL owned the truck, and Doe drove the truck at the time of the incident. Plaintiff filed a complaint against GFL and Doe, alleging that he suffered accidental bodily i... More...
$0 (02-14-2025 - MI)United States of America ex rel. State of Michigan, et al. v. State Farm Mutual Automoible Insurance Company, et al.
Detroit, Michigan civil litigation lawyers represented the Plaintiffs who sued on a qui tam theory.<br> <br> <br> In some circumstances, "an individual who has incurred medical expenses can lawfully<br> seek recovery from more than one insurer.†United States ex rel. Angelo v. Allstate Ins. Co., 106<br> F.4th 441, 445 (6th Cir. 2024). This is also true when one of those insurers is Medicare.... More...
$0 (01-15-2025 - MI)Annette McEachin v. Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company
<h2><br> Detroit, Michigan employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a wrongful denial of E.R.I.S.A. benefits.<br> </h2><br> <br> In February 2017, two years into McEachin's employment as a human resources manager<br> at Perceptron, Inc., a car accident seriously injured her. She left the job, and within months<br> submitted a disability claim to Reliance, citing "[... More...
$0 (11-13-2024 - MI)<h1> United States of America v. Zeinab Makki </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Detroit, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Scheme to Bill Insurance for Medications Not Dispensed </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Pharmacy Owner Sentenced for Role in $6.9 Million Scheme to Bill Insurance for Medications Not Dispensed</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><b... More...
$0 (10-24-2024 - MI)Ronald S. Klimkewicz v. Sarah L. Klimkewicz
<h2><br> Saginaw, Michigan paternity law lawyers represented the Plaintiff and Defendant.<br> <h2><br> <br> This action concerns whether the trial court followed the proper procedures under the Revocation of Paternity Act (ROPA), MCL 722.1431 et seq., when deciding plaintiff's motion to revoke paternity. The record indicates that the parties were married in 2006. Sometime afterward, defendant move... More...
$0 (09-20-2024 - MI)<h1> United States of America v. Christopher Niebel </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Detroit, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Pandemic Relief Fraud Scheme </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Allen Park Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years in Prison for Pandemic Relief Fraud Scheme</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> An Allen Park resident was sentenced t... More...
$0 (05-30-2024 - MI)<h1> United States of America v. Sharodney Harrsion </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Detroit, Michigan criminal defense lawyer <a href="http://www.morelaw.com/lawyers/atty.asp?f=Gerald&l=Gleeson,%20%20II&i=95057&z=48098" target="_new">Gerald J. Gleeson, II</a> represented the Defendants charged with Defrauding Unemployment Insurance Agencies During Covid-19 Pandemic </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> ... More...
$0 (01-16-2024 - MI)Catherine A. Haddock v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company
Flint, Michigan insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.<br> <br> Sec. 500.3075. (1) An insurer shall provide to a claimant a copy of all applications for insurance, policies of insurance including all endorsements and declarations, and all underwriting files applicable to the policies of insurance on request of the c... More...
$0 (02-05-2024 - MI)Brian Gooch v. Howmet Aerospace, Inc., et al.
Grand Rapids, Michigan insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.<br> <br> Insurance Policyholder Bill of Rights<br> <br> Sec. 500.3075. (1) An insurer shall provide to a claimant a copy of all applications for insurance, policies of insurance including all endorsements and declarations, and all underwriting files applicable to the p... More...
$1 (03-11-2024 - MI)Miguel Mendez v. Fed Ex Freight East, et al.
Ann Arbor, Michigan insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on bad faith breach of insurance contract theories.<br> <br> The Michigan Insurance Policyholder Bill of Rights provides:<br> <br> Sec. 500.3074. (1) An insurer shall exercise good faith and fair dealing in the investigation, adjustment, evaluation, and payment of a claim to which this chapter applies.<br> <... More...
$1 (03-01-2024 - MI)<h1> United States of America v. Robert Lampkin </h1>
<b><h2><center><font color="red"><i>Detroit, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Drug Conspiracy and Stealing from Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Agencies.</b></h2></center></i></font color="red"></i><br> <br> <br> Robert Lampkin, 41, led a drug conspiracy that purchased over 9 kilograms of methamphetamine from a supplier in California that codefendants JoShawn... More...
$0 (01-30-2024 - MI)<h1> United States of America v. Robert Lampkin </h1>
<b><h2><center><font color="red"><i> Detroit, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with a Drug Conspiracy and Stealing $2.1 Million from Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Agencies.</b></h2></center></i></font color="red"></i><br> <br> A Detroit man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for leading a drug organization that trafficked methamphetamine across the cou... More...
$0 (01-24-2024 - MI)Matthew Petty v. Cedric Bernard Vassaux and Transport LDC, Inc.
Bay City, Michigan personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on an auto negligence theory.<br> <br> Understanding Michigan Auto Negligence Law<br> <br> Navigating the nuances of Michigan auto negligence law can be crucial if you've been injured in a car accident. Here's a breakdown of the key aspects to help you understand your rights and potential legal options:<br> ... More...
$1 (01-08-2024 - MI)Kevin Hoyt v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company
Detroit, Michigan insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued Defendant on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.<br> <br> This case was filed in the Wayne County Circuit Court, 21-015352-CK, and was removed to federal court by the Defendant.<br> <br> <br> Key elements of a bad faith claim in Michigan:<br> <br> Breach of the duty of good faith and fair dealing: This duty... More...
$1 (01-09-2024 - MI)New Heights Farm I, LLC, et al v. Great American Insurance Company, et al.
Grand Rapids, Michigan insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiffs who sued the Defendants on bad faith breach of insurance contract theories.<br> <br> <br> Key elements of a bad faith claim in Michigan:<br> <br> Breach of the duty of good faith and fair dealing: This duty requires the insurance company to handle claims promptly, fairly, and in accordance with the terms of the policy.<br> ... More...
$1 (01-11-2024 - MI)Christina Tackett v. Matthew Grant and Five Star Energy Services, LLC
Kalamazoo, Michigan personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on wrongful death auto negligence theories claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in damages and/or injuries.<br> <br> Michigan Auto Negligence Law: Key Points<br> <br> Michigan auto negligence law focuses on determining who's responsible for damages caused by car accidents. Here's a breakd... More...
$0 (12-12-2023 - MI)Yolanda A. Spncer v. Fareey Express, LLC and Momhamed Salaad Al1
Grand Rapids, Michigan personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on auto negligence wrongful death theory claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in damages and/or injuries.<br> <br> Michigan auto negligence law focuses on determining who's responsible for damages caused by car accidents. Here's a breakdown of the key points:<br> <br> Duty of Care: Every driver i... More...
$0 (12-19-2023 - MI)<h1> United States of America v. Roshell Beaty </h1>
<b><h2><center><font color="red"><i> Grand Rapids, Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer represented the Defendant convicted at trial For Over $1 Million In COVID Fraud</b></h2></center></i></font color="red"<br> <br> Roshell Beaty, 46, of Benton Harbor, was sentenced to 124 months in prison for her role related to pandemic fraud schemes used to obtain over $1 million in COVID-19 relief. Beaty previou... More...
$0 (01-06-2024 - MI)Yolanda A. Spencer v. Mohamed Salaad Ali and Fareey Express, L.L.C.
Grand Rapids, Michigan personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on auto negligence theories claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in damages and/or injuries as a direct result of a car truck accident caused by Mohamed Salaad Ali.<br> <br> "In Michigan, understanding auto negligence law is crucial if you've been involved in a car accident. Here's a ... More...
$1 (12-19-2023 - MI)Antonio Jones v. Balabeck Shakhpandarov, et al.
Detroit, Michigan personal injury truck wreck lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on auto negligence theories claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in injuries and/or damages as a direct result of a car, truck, and bus accident caused by the Defendants.<br> <br> This case was initially filed in the Wayne County Circuit Court, 23-000314-NI and was removed to federal cour... More...
$1 (12-19-2023 - MI)Heather McGlone v. Evans Distribution Systems, Inc.
Detroit, Michigan employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a Family and Medical Leave Act violation theory.<br> <br> "The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law in the United States that entitles eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for certain family and medical reasons. Here's a breakdown of the key points:<br> <br> Eligibility:<b... More...
$0 (12-06-2023 - MI)United States of America v. Roshell Beaty
Grand Rapids, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with COVID-19 pandemic fraud.<br> <br> Roshell Beaty, age 46, of Benton Harbor, Michigan and her family stole $1,036,870 in money intended to help people during the COVID pandemic. During COVID, the federal government provided money to states to distribute to people who could not work. Beaty and her co-defendants stol... More...
$0 (12-06-2023 - MI)Mark M. Messing v. Provident Life and Accident Insurance Company
Grand Rapids, Michigan insurance law lawyers represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on a wrongful failure to pay long-term disability benefits.<br> <br> Plaintiff Mark M. Messing sued Defendant Provident Life and Accident Insurance Company seeking reinstatement of his benefits under a long-term disability insurance plan. Plaintiff has succeeded on both his claim and Defendant's counterclaim. Bef... More...
$0 (08-25-2023 - MI)Elijah Dequon Spann v. Empire Fire and Marine Insurance Company
Detroit, Michigan personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.<br> <br> "In Michigan, bad faith breach of an insurance contract is a tort action that allows an insured to recover damages from their insurance company for the insurer's unreasonable delay in settling a claim or for denying a claim that was clearly covered by the p... More...
$0 (08-04-2023 - MI)Karen Ann Dolecki v. Social Security Administration
Detroit, Michigan social security disability lawyers represented Plaintiff seeking review of the denial of her application for Social Security: DIWC/DIWW benefits by HHS.<br> <br> Here are some key aspects of social security disability law:<br> <br> Eligibility: To be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you must have worked and paid Social Security taxes for a certain num... More...
$0 (07-25-2023 - MI)Donna Lynne Brown v. Barclays Bank Delaware
Flint, Michigan consumer credit lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on a Fair Credit Reporting Act violation theory.<br> <br> The Act (Title VI of the Consumer Credit Protection Act) protects information collected by consumer reporting agencies such as credit bureaus, medical information companies and tenant screening services. Information in a consumer report cannot be provided to any... More...
$0 (06-06-2023 - MI)<H2> The Estate of Zeljko Dojcinovic, deceased, by its Personal Representative Danes Dojcinovic, et al. v. Citizens Insurance Company of the Midwest, et al. </H2>
Port Huron, Michigan insurance law lawyers represented Plaintiffs who sued Defendants on breach of insurance contract theories claiming more than $75,000 in damages as a direct result of the breaches.<br> <table><br> <h1><br> <center><br> <a font="red" href="https://www.morelaw.com/michigan/news/porthuron/" target="_new">MoreLaw Legal News For Port Huron</a><br> </font><br> </center><br> </h1><br>... More...
$1 (01-04-2023 - MI)United States of America v. Terrell Dwayne Mason
Detroit, Michigan criminal law lawyer represented Defendant charged with orchestrating an unemployment insurance fraud scheme aimed at defrauding the State of Michigan and the U.S. Government of funds earmarked for unemployment assistance during the COVID19 pandemic.<br> <table><br> <h1><br> <center><br> <a font="red" href="https://www.morelaw.com/michigan/news/detroit/" target="_new">MoreLaw Lega... More...
$0 (12-05-2022 - MI)Jennifer Kromrei v. UNUM Life Insurance Company of America
Detroit, Michigan insurance law lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory claiming that Defendant wrongfully denied Plaintiff employment benefits Plaintiff was entitled to under E.R.I.S.A., 29 U.S.C. 1132.... More...
$1 (11-09-2022 - MI)United States of America v. Gaylord D. Lincoln and G. Lincoln Farms, LLC
Grand Rapids, Michigan civil litigation lawyers represented Defendants accused of violating the False Claims Act by causing the submission of fraudulent claims for federal crop insurance and federal farm benefit payments. <br> <br> The settlement resolves civil claims the United States brought against the defendants in a December 2021 lawsuit. In its complaint, the United States alleged that the... More...
$1200000 (10-06-2022 - MI)People of the State of Michigan v. Donnevan Lee Coppernoll
Detroit, Michigan criminal lawyer represented Defendant charged with drug possession.<br> <br> <br> The testimony at the preliminary examination established the following facts. On July 29, 2020, Police Officer Anthony Williams, who had been employed with the Detroit Police Department for about four years at the time, observed a vehicle apparently speeding on a residential street near Joy and Long... More...
$0 (08-25-2022 - MI)United States of America v. Chaz Duane Shields
Detroit, Michigan criminal lawyer represented Defendant charged with wire and mail fraud.<br> <br> Chaz Duane Shields, age 34, beginning at least as early as May 2020 and continuing through at least July 2021, Shields and others agreed to commit wire fraud. Specifically, Shields and his coconspirators submitted more than 240 fraudulent unemployment insurance claims to more than 20 states and terr... More...
$0 (08-24-2022 - MI)United States of America v. Semsi Salja and Anes Suhonjic
Grand Rapids, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with bank fraud. <br> <br> Semsi Salja and Anes Suhonjic, the owners of Grand Rapids-based trucking company DMR Transportation ("DMRâ€), conspired to commit bank fraud in connection with a $290,855.00 loan under the Paycheck Protection Program ("PPPâ€). <br> <br> In 2020, Congress enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Re... More...
$0 (06-22-2022 - MI)United States of America v. Verdine DAy
Detroit, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with embezzlement.<br> <br> Verdice Day, age 62,Day was hired by the Detroit Fire Department in 1986. She worked as a firefighter, engineer, and held other positions in the union before she was elected by her peers to Treasurer of the DFFA in November 2015. She was Treasurer from December 2015 until her retirement from the D... More...
$0 (05-26-2022 - MI)United States of America v. Scott Chappelle
Grand Rapids, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with tax evasion.<br> <br> Scott Chappelle, 61, of Okemos and East Lansing, was an attorney and former CPA who operated Terra Management Company, Strathmore Development Company Michigan LLC and Terra Holdings LLC, all of which were involved in real estate development and property management in the East Lansing area. As pa... More...
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