December 16, 2016 – A forensic accounting firm supplying accounting-related services to insurance companies for claims was indicted by federal grand jury on December 14, for filing an income tax return failing to report as income $594,217.19 embezzled from an insurance company client.
MA Law | Criminal Charges
Insurance law cases in Massachusetts resulting in criminal charges.
Update – Former Finance Division Head Sentenced For $122,000 theft From State’s Group Insurance Commission
On May 27, 2016, Attorney General Maury Healey announced that the former head of the Insurane Commission, Ennio Manto, 52, of Braintree had been indicted by a statewide grand jury.
Mass. Court Orders AIG To Defend Bill Cosby In Defamation Suits Over Sexual Assault Denials
On November 8, 2016, a federal court ruled AIG’s sexual misconduct exclusions did not bar Bill Cosby’s claim for defense in defamation suits brought by eight women. At issue is a 2014 homeowners policy and excess policy for William H & Camille Cosby of Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts.
Three Defendants’ Perjury Sentences End Long-Running Insurance Fraud Obstruction Of Justice Prosecution
October 28, 2016 – False testimony to aid co-conspirators in insurance fraud prosecution leads to perjury sentences for three defendants.
Insurance Fraud Charges Filed After Insured Submits Loss Pictures Dated Before Policy Took Effect
November 1, 2016 – On October 27, 2016 The Insurance Fraud Bureau of Massachusetts announced insurance fraud charges against Kevin Flaherty of Haverhill, for attempted larceny and filing a false motor vehicle insurance claim.
