Tag: Fraud
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Professional Liability
Louisiana Courts Address Legal Malpractice Intentional Tort
- September 7, 2016
- By Allen & Gooch
In the wake of the Louisiana Supreme Court’s ruling in Lomont v Bennett, 172 So.3d 620 (La. 2015), courts across Louisiana are addressing the intentional tort provision(s) of La. R. S. 9:5605 in legal malpractice actions. Two recent Louisiana Federal Court cases touch on intentional tort/fraud. Lawyer’s agreement to settle malpractice claim with client […]
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Insurance & Casualty Litigation
Spotting and Successfully Defending Claims Against Malingerers
- May 4, 2016
- By Allen & Gooch
Patients who malinger, or exaggerate illness, can be a problem for health and claims management professionals. Malingering is defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition-Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) as the intentional production of false or grossly exaggerated physical or psychological symptoms, motivated by external incentives such as avoiding work or military duty; […]
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Workers' Compensation
When is a lie evidence of fraud under the Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Act?
- October 13, 2014
- By Allen & Gooch
False Statements and Misrepresentations May Equal Fraud Under La. R.S. 23:1208, it is unlawful for any person “for the purpose of obtaining or defeating any benefit or payment under the provisions of [the Workers’ Compensation Act], either for himself or for any other person, to willfully make a false statement or misrepresentation.” Crafted to discourage […]
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Workers' Compensation
Louisiana Workers’ Compensation – What sets us apart
- January 29, 2014
- By Allen & Gooch
As we enter 2014, the future of Louisiana looks bright. With continued growth in many areas apart from the traditional oil and gas industry, Louisiana is starting to attract the attention of many companies looking to take advantage of the opportunities offered in a place we are proud to call home. How Louisiana Workers’ Compensation […]
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Workers' Compensation
Defending Workers Compensation Fraud Just Got Easier
- September 20, 2013
- By Allen & Gooch
Employers can now file for expedited hearing to force claimants to execute workers compensation fraud forms without having to file a 1008 disputed claim.