North Carolina Insurance Law
<H2> United States of America v. Sarah Wilson, aka Sarah Cannoy
Greensboro, North Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with bank embezzlement. Sarah Wilson, aka Sarah Cannoy, age 28, pleaded guilty on August 4, 2025, to three counts of embezzlement by a bank employee. Wilson was a teller at the Pilot Mountain branch of First Citizens Bank when, from December 2023 through May 2024, she stole $150,450 in cash from her teller... More...
$ (01-05-2026 - NC)Malcolm Wiener v. AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company
Charlotte, North Carolina insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith beach of insurance contract theory.<br> <br> Malcolm Wiener purchased $16 million in permanent life insurance 1 from AXA<br> Equitable Life Insurance in the 1980s. All was uneventful until 2013, when Wiener failed<br> to pay premiums on time and his policy lapsed. 2 Seeking to reinstate his policy, he<... More...
$0 (09-03-2025 - NC)<h1> United States of America v. Bruce Howard Marko </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Charlotte, North Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Multi-Million Dollar Bank Fraud Scheme </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Charlotte Man Sentenced To Prison For His Role In Multi-Million Dollar Bank Fraud Scheme</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> A Charlotte man wa... More...
$0 (04-30-2025 - NC)<h1> United States of America v. Arturo Barcenas Gonzalez </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Raleigh, North Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Over $1 Million in Tax Evasion Scheme </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Cary Businessman Sentenced to Prison for Over $1 Million in Tax Evasion Scheme</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Arturo Barcenas Gonzalez, a Car... More...
$0 (12-08-2024 - NC)<h1> United States of America v. Arturo Barcenas Gonzalez </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Raleigh, North Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Tax Evasion </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Cary Businessman Sentenced to Prison for Over $1 Million in Tax Evasion Scheme</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Arturo Barcenas Gonzalez, a Cary businessman, was sentence... More...
$0 (12-03-2024 - NC)<h1> United States of America v. Brandon Scott Grimble </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center>Raleigh, North Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with impersonating an elderly man to steal his federal benefits and commit fraud </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Fayetteville Man Who Stole Identity of Elderly Man Sentenced to More Than Seven Years</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center>... More...
$0 (11-13-2024 - NC)Malcolm Wiener v. AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company
Charlotte, North Carolina insurance law lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.<br> <br> This case was filed in the Mecklenburg County Superior Court, 18-CVS-1254<br> 4th Circuit, 21-02165, Fourth, 24-01316, and was removed to federal court by AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company.<br> <br> Under the North Carolina Unfair and Deceptive Trade P... More...
$0 (04-17-2024 - NC)Tomothy Kirk Weadon v. Producers Agriculture Insurance Company, d/b/a PROAG
Greensboro, North Carolina insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.<br> <br> Under the North Carolina Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act, a policyholder can recover "treble damages,†three times the amount of any damages caused by the insurance company's "unfair†or "deceptive†behavior.... More...
$0 (04-12-2024 - NC)Sean P. Enck v. National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA
Statesville, North Carolina insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.<br> <br> § 58‑63‑15. Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices defined.<br> <br> The following are hereby defined as unfair methods of competition and unfair and deceptive acts or practices in the business of insuran... More...
$1 (02-27-2024 - NC)The Dize Company v. Auto-owners Insurance Company
Greensboro, North Carolina insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.<br> <br> § 58‑63‑15. Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices defined.<br> <br> The following are hereby defined as unfair methods of competition and unfair and deceptive acts or practices in the business of insuranc... More...
$1 (03-06-2024 - NC)Robbie G. Phyler and Deborah Plyler v. Cox Brothers, Inc., d/b/a Cox Brothers Farms, et al.
Charlotte, North Carolina personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on an auto negligence theory.<br> <br> "Understanding North Carolina's auto negligence law can be crucial if you've been involved in a car accident. Here's a breakdown of key aspects:<br> <br> Duty of care: All drivers in North Carolina have a legal duty to act with reasonable care, avoidi... More...
$1 (12-07-2023 - NC)Keiwan Joseph v. BP Exploration & Production, Inc.
Fayetteville, North Carolina personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a negligence <br> theory.<br> <br> "Navigating personal injury negligence law in North Carolina can be intricate, so I've compiled a comprehensive overview to help you understand your rights and potential legal options.<br> <br> Key Principles:<br> <br> Duty of care: Everyone owes a duty of ... More...
$0 (01-08-2024 - NC)L.A.G. v. Social Security Disability
Charlotte, North Carolina social security disability lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking review of the denial by HHS of her application for Social Security: DIWC/DIWW benefits.<br> <br> Sure, here is an overview of Social Security DIWC and DIWW benefit law:<br> <br> Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a program that provides benefits to individuals who are disabled and have worked ... More...
$0 (11-22-2023 - NC)J.H. v. Social Security Administration
Greensboro, North Carolina social security disability lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking review of the denial by HHS of her application for Social Security: DIWC/DIWW benefits.<br> <br> "Social Security Disability Insurance (DI) provides benefits to disabled individuals who have worked in jobs covered by Social Security and have paid into the system. There are two types of DI benefits: Disab... More...
$0 (11-22-2023 - NC)Hayden Scott Rose v. Presque Isle Villas Condominium Homeowners Association, Inc.
Charlotte, North Carolina consumer credit lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on Fair Credit Reporting Act violation theories under 15 U.S.C. 1681, which provides:<br> <br> (a) Accuracy and fairness of credit reportingThe Congress makes the following findings:<br> (1) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly im... More...
$0 (11-03-2023 - NC)Jeffrey Davis v. First Protective Insurance Company
Wilmington, North Carolina insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.<br> <br> "North Carolina law recognizes bad faith breach of insurance contract as a separate tort claim. This means that an insured can sue its insurance company for bad faith, even if the insured's claim for breach of contract is unsuccessful.<br> <b... More...
$0 (11-03-2023 - NC)Kimberly M. Carlile v. Abram Wiebe and Miner Excavating and Trucking, Ltd.
Raleigh, North Carolina personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on auto negligence and insurance law theories.<br> <br> "North Carolina auto negligence law is based on the principle that drivers owe a duty of care to other drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. This duty of care requires drivers to act reasonably and prudently under the circumstances. If a driver b... More...
$1 (09-11-2023 - NC)James Thomas Moore v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company
Wilmington, North Carolina insurance law lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.<br> <br> "North Carolina law recognizes both statutory and common law bad faith breach of insurance contract claims.<br> <br> Statutory bad faith claims are brought under the North Carolina Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act (UDTPA). The UDTPA ... More...
$1 (09-11-2023 - NC)Alton Skipper v. United Property & Casualty Insurance Company
Raleigh, North Carolina insurance law lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.<br> <br> "North Carolina law recognizes both statutory and common law bad faith breach of insurance contract claims.<br> <br> Statutory bad faith claims are brought under the North Carolina Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act (UDTPA). The UDTPA pro... More...
$1 (09-13-2023 - NC)United States of America v. Robert Matthew Brittain
Greensboro, North Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with computer fraud.<br> <br> Robert Matthew Brittan, of Lexington, was previously employed by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the MDNC as a court management analyst wherein he managed and configured computer products operated by the court's employees. BRITTAIN resigned from this position in April 2022 after ... More...
$0 (05-03-2023 - NC)<H2> Himanshu Doshi v. The Cinncinnati Insurance Company </H2>
Charlotte, North Carolina insurance law lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendant on a bad faith breach of insurance contract claiming $75,000 in damages as a result of the breach.<br> <table><br> <h1><br> <center><br> <a font="red" href="https://www.morelaw.com/northcarolina/news/charlotte/" target="_new">MoreLaw Legal News For Charlotte</a><br> </font><br> </center><br> </h1><br> </table>... More...
$1 (12-09-2022 - NC)<H2> Curtis Sheaffer and Luanne Sheaffer v. First Protective Insurance Company d/b/a Frontline Insurance </H2>
Raleigh, North Carolina insurance law lawyer represented Plaintiffs, who sued Defendant on a bad faith breach of an insurance contract claiming more than $76,000 in damages as a direct result of the denial of their insurance claim by Defendant.<br> <table><br> <h1><br> <center><br> <a font="red" href="https://www.morelaw.com/northcarolina/news/raleigh/" target="_new">MoreLaw Legal News For Raleigh... More...
$1 (01-04-2023 - NC)Justin McClenny v. Allstate Indemnity Insurance Company
Charlotte, North Carolina insurance law lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory claiming damages in excess of $75,000 as a direct result of the failure of the Defendant to pay Plaintiff's claim.<br> <br> This case was filed in the Union County Superior Court, 22-CVS-1290, and was removed to federal court by Defendant.<br> <br> <h2><br> <ce... More...
$1 (10-19-2022 - NC)Andrew Wagner v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company
Wilmington, North Carolina insurance law lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory claiming damages in excess of $75,000 as a direct result of the failure of the Defendant to pay Plaintiff's claim.<br> <br> This case was filed in the Rowan County Superior Court, 22-CVS-508, and was removed to federal court by Defendant.<br> <br> ... More...
$1 (11-05-2022 - NC)<H2> Robert Whitmire v. Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company </H2>
Raleigh, North Carolina insurance law lawyers represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on a bad faith breach of an insurance contract claiming $500,000 in damages as a result of Defendant's failure to pay Plaintiff's claim.<br> <br> <h2><br> <center><br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kftdeyagKXM" target="_new">Bad Faith Breach of Insurance Contract Law by Kent Morlan</a><br> </h2><br> <... More...
$0 (05-11-2022 - NC)<H2> Thomas Cornell, et al. v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company </H2>
Ashville, North Carolina insurance law lawyer represented Plaintiffs who sued Defendant on a breach of contract theory.<br> <br> This case was filed in the Superior Court, McDowell County, North Carolina, case number 21CVS313, and was removed to federal court by Defendants.<br> <br> The Four Elements of a Breach of Contract Claim<br> <br> There was a valid contract;<br> Plaintiff performed... More...
$1 (10-25-2022 - NC)United States of America v. Donna Osowitt Steele
Statesville, North Carolina criminal law lawyer represented Defendant charged with wire fraud.<br> <br> From 2013 to January 2020, Donna Osowitt Steele, agte 53, from Taylorsville, North Carolina, executed an extensive scheme to defraud her employer, identified in court documents as Victim Company A, a privately held U.S.-based subsidiary of a foreign company that manufactures carbide products. St... More...
$0 (11-03-2022 - NC)Matthew Altamura v. Metropolitan Insurance Company, et al.
Greensboro, North Carolina insurance law lawyer represented plaintiff, who sued Defendant on a breach of contract theory.<br> <br> This case was filed in the Superior Court, Guilford County, North Carolina, case number 22 CVS 6310, and was removed federal court by the Defendants.<br> <br> The Four Elements of a Breach of Contract Claim<br> <br> There was a valid contract;<br> Plaintiff per... More...
$1 (10-28-2022 - NC)United States of America v. Samuel Allen Mouzon
Greensboro, North Carolina criminal law lawyer represented Defendant charged with wire fraud.<br> <br> Samule Allen Mouzon, age 62, from Lexington, North Carolina worked as the chief financial officer of a company in High Point for approximately twenty years. Between approximately December 2018 and February 2021, MOUZON embezzled approximately $2,038,285 for his own personal benefit and to fund pu... More...
$0 (10-25-2022 - NC)Church Mutual Insurance Company v. Storm Team Construction, Inc. d/b/a Storm Team USA
Raleigh, North Carolina insurance law lawyers represented Plaintiff, which sued Defendant on a breach of contract theory.... More...
$0 (10-21-2022 - NC)United States of America v. Samuel Allen Mouzon
Greensboro, North Carolina criminal law lawyer represented Defendant charged with wire fraud.<br> <br> Samuel Allen Mouzon, age 62, of Lexington, North Carolina, was sentenced to a 41-month term of imprisonment by the Honorable Catherine C. Eagles, United States District Judge in the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina. In addition to prison time, MOUZON was or... More...
$0 (10-26-2022 - NC)United States of America v. Santa Maria McKibbins
Greensboro, North Carolina criminal law lawyer represented defendant charged with tax evasion.<br> <br> Santa Maria McKibbins pleaded guilty to filing a false tax return, a violation of Title 26, United States Code, Section 7206(1), after an investigation revealed that she had withheld information from a tax preparer regarding income and personal use of funds related to her business. According to ... More...
$0 (08-01-2022 - NC)Joyce Storey, et al. v. First Protective Insurance Company
Raleigh, North Carolina insurance law lawyers represented Plaintiffs, who sued Defendant on a breach of contract theory claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in damages as a direct result of Defendant's refusal to pay their claim.<br> <br> ... More...
$0 (03-08-2022 - NC)Khosro Neshat and Mahasti Nashat v. Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Raleigh, North Carolina insurance law lawyer represented Plaintiffs, who sued Defendant on a bad faith breach of in insurance contract claiming to suffered more than $75,000 in injuries and/or damages as a direct result of the refusal of Defendant to pay Plaintiffs' claim.<br> <br> This case was initially filed in the Wake County Superior Court, 20 CVS 13216, and was removed to federal court by th... More...
$0 (01-26-2022 - NC)United States of America v. Furman Alexander Ford
New Bern, North Carolina criminal defense attorney represented defendant charged with eleven counts of mail fraud, eleven counts of wire fraud, and two counts of aggravated identity theft. <br> <br> Furman Alexander Ford, age 52,, was a New York Life (NYL) financial advisor who was advising a 72-year-old client who had recently inherited real property valued at $1.3 million.<br> <br> Ford assisted... More...
$0 (02-03-2022 - NC)Raghubir Gupta v. Research Trigangle Institute and Severance Plan for Employees of Research Triangle Institute
Durham, North Carolina insurance law lawyer sued Defendant of an E.R.I.S.A. wrongful denial of employee benefits theory.<br> <br> This case was initially filed in the Durham County Superior Court, 21-CVS-1557, and was removed to federal court by the Defendant.<br> <br> The claims made and defenses asserted are not available for this case.<br> ... More...
$1 (12-22-2021 - NC)United States of America v. Leslie McCrae Dowless
Greenville, North Carolina Social Security fraud charge criminal defense lawyer represented Defndant, Leslie McCrae Dowless, age 65.<br> <br> Defendant defrauded the Social Security Administration by concealing his work and income while receiving monthly benefits payments. In February 2013, Dowless applied for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. In the application, Dowless claimed that ... More...
$0 (06-22-2021 - NC)United States of America v. Phil Howard
Raleigh, North Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with making false statement on an income tax return and money laundering.<br> <br> Phil Howard, 55, arranged on at least 221 different occasions for cut-rag tobacco to be transported by trucks from Wilson, North Carolina, to an area on or near the Akwesasne Mohawk Nation Reservation (Akwesasne Reservation) as part of a c... More...
$0 (05-21-2021 - NC)Patricia Woodard v. Nationwide General Insurance Company
Wilmington, North Carolina insurance law lawyer represented Plaintiff, Patricia Woodard, who sued Nationwide General Insurance Company on a breach of insurance contract theory claiming to have suffered for that $200 million in damages.<br> <br> This case was filed in the Civil Superior Court Columbus County, 20CVS060543, and was removed to federal court.... More...
$1 (03-17-2021 - NC)Tamika Craige and Jeremiah Thomas v. Government Employees Insurance Company
Durham, North Carolina insurance law lawyer represented Plaintiff, Tamika Craige and Jeremiah Thomas, who sued Government Employees Insurance Company on a breach of insurance contract theory claiming more than $75,000 in damages as a result of the breach.<br> <br> This case was filed in the Durham County Superior Court Division, 19 CVS 2198, and was removed to federal court.... More...
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