ProPublica released a scathing article on March 25, 2023, detailing the manner by which Cigna has systematically denied hundreds of thousands of medical claims in recent years by using automated systems which allow Cigna doctors to “instantly reject a claim on medical grounds without opening the patient file.” Claimants were left with unexpected bills and […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DECEMBER 19, 2022Kantor & Kantor congratulates the following attorneys on being selected as Super Lawyers 2023Northridge, California, United States — Six Kantor & Kantor LLP Lawyers Named Super Lawyers for 2023 • Anna Maria Martin Partner | Employee Benefits | 10 Years• Alan Kassan Senior Partner | Employee Benefits & Insurance Coverage […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NORTHRIDGE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, December 15, 2022 — Kantor & Kantor LLP Lawyer Named to 2023 Best Lawyers® ListKantor & Kantor, LLP is pleased to announce that one of our founding lawyers has been included in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for the 4th consecutive year. Since it […]
NORTHRIDGE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2022 — Kantor & Kantor LLP is pleased to announce that one of our associate lawyers has been included for the 3rd consecutive year in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America recognizes associates and other lawyers who are […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Northridge, California, United States, December 6, 2022 — Kantor & Kantor, LLPAchieves Top Recognition For Their Insurance Law Practice Area Within The Los Angeles MetropolitanArea.U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®, for the 13th consecutive year, announces the U.S. News – BestLawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings.Kantor & Kantor, LLP has been […]
Oregon to date has declined to recognize first-party bad faith claims against insurers, and only allowed tort claims against an insurer in limited circumstances where a special relationship existed between insured and insurer. This means that in Oregon, first-party claims against insurers have been limited to contract damages and not allowed the recovery of extra-contractual […]
What is bad faith? In many states, including California, Washington, Arizona, Nevada and Colorado, when your insurance company breaches their contract with you, it could potentially be more than a breach of contract. It could also be a breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, which is known as “bad faith.” […]
What is the Difference Between ERISA and Insurance Bad Faith Litigation?Many people find themselves needing to bring suit against an insurance company. But not all lawsuits against insurers are governed by the same laws. If you obtained benefits through your employer and experience a wrongful denial of those benefits, you can bring suit to obtain the […]
What Courts Say About Underinsurance of Homeowner’s Coverage in CaliforniaInsurance companies take the position that they have no responsibility for the amount of coverage their insureds have in the event of a disaster. That way, they can offer very low premiums to compete in the insurance market. And, if there is a wildfire or other […]
