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The estate of a deceased nursing home patient, Theodosia Phillip, has spearheaded a class-action lawsuit against the State of California, alleging that the California Department of Health Care Services unlawfully recovers amounts from the estates of deceased Medi-Cal beneficiaries that significantly surpass the actual health care services costs. The State initially sued Phillip’s estate... Read More »
By Gianelli & Morris Posted on August 14, 2023
Life insurance can be a vital safety net for your family in the event of a tragedy. However, getting a life insurance claim paid isn’t always straightforward. Below we discuss some of the reasons why life insurance claims get denied, along with some tips that might help you get the payout that was bought... Read More »
By Gianelli & Morris Posted on August 13, 2023
On July 13th, the California Supreme Court handed down a landmark ruling with significant implications for Medicare Advantage enrollees across the state. In the case of Quishenberry v. UnitedHealthcare, Inc., the court ruled that individuals insured under a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan are limited to federal remedies when pursuing claims against MA organizations. This... Read More »
By Gianelli & Morris Posted on July 20, 2023
As a policyholder, you expect your insurance company to act in good faith and honor its obligations when you file a claim. Unfortunately, not all insurance companies prioritize their policyholders’ interests. Some engage in unfair practices, wrongfully denying claims or delaying payments. California has laws in place to protect policyholders from unfair practices, although... Read More »
By Gianelli & Morris Posted on July 17, 2023
Prudential Illegally Denied Hundreds of Life Insurance Claims, Federal Investigation Finds Attorney Robert S. Gianelli was featured in a recent article on the legal news, information and blog website Law Commentary. The article discussed the results of a Department of Labor investigation which found that Prudential Financial had unlawfully rejected more than 200 life... Read More »
By Gianelli & Morris Posted on June 19, 2023