PUNITIVE DAMAGES IN HMO BAD FAITH CASES
As with any HMO bad faith case, obtaining an award of punitive damages will depend largely on the individual facts of each case. If the ingredients of the case ultimately...
GOODRICH VS. AETNA: A $120.5 MILLION COMMENTARY
David Goodrich was a career Deputy District Attorney for San Bernardino County, who headed up the gang prosecution unit, who had health insurance through his employment with Aetna Health Plans...
HOW TO GET YOUR HMO TO PAY YOUR CLAIMS – FAST
The larger the dollar amount of a claim filed with an HMO, the less likely the HMO is to pay for all—or even most—of it. No matter how frustrated you...
SHELTER FROM THE STORM?
When weather-related disaster strikes, many insureds are shocked to find out their policy precludes coverage. When this happens, the only recourse may be against the agent for breach of professional...
BIG BAD BOTHERSOME HMO TRAPS: HOW TO FIGHT BACK AND WIN
As an attorney who represents consumers who are trying to force health insurance companies to pay their claims, I have recently noticed several disturbing trends.In an effort to keep costs...
