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AAJ Article: "The Truth About Jones v. Allstate: Customer Service or Charade?"
Sep 27, 2007On January 14, 2000, Washington State superior court Judge Phillip G. Hubbard ruled that Allstate Insurance "engaged in the unauthorized, negligent practice of law" for holding itself out as a legal representative for a claimant family, and for convincing that family that it had no need to contact an attorney. The court also said Allstate was liable for that family's injuries and damages caused by this unauthorized practice of law. Read more at the American Association for Justice website (link below).... - 41 - 50
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CNNMoney.com Article: "When your insurer plays hardball"
Sep 27, 2007- 42 - 50
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Allstate Insurance Cannot Hide Claim Practices Information
Aug 21, 2007On August 16, United States District Judge Sarah Vance in New Orleans refused to seal the trial exhibits in Weiss v. Allstate, the case of a New Orleans couple who earlier this year won a $2.8 million verdict against Allstate for illegally refusing a hurricane-related claim. In so ruling, the Court noted that "[p]ublic access serves to enhance the transparency and trustworthiness of the judicial process, to curb judicial abuses, and to allow the public to understand the judicial system better." In arguing against secrecy, FTCR, which has fought for comprehensive insurance reforms in California and nationwide, says Allstate and other insurance companies have accepted premium payments from customers like the Weisses for years, only to deny or drastically reduce property owners' claims when catastrophe strikes. The court's order and other related documents can be viewed at the referenced link. - 43 - 50
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Home Insurers' Secret Tactics Cheat Fire Victims, Hike Profits
Aug 14, 2007- 44 - 50
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