Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.

Symetra Life Insurance

Allegations: Misrepresenting terms of life insurance policies

Pacific Discovery Xelerator Life Insurance Policies

Allegations: Misrepresenting terms of life insurance policies

Fidelity and Life Guaranty Life Insurance

In June 2014, a state court judge preliminarily approved a settlement to a class-action lawsuit against Fidelity & Life Guaranty Life Insurance, Co. The complaint alleges that, among other things,…

ANICO Life Insurance Policies

Allegations: Misrepresenting the terms of life insurance policies

Colonial Penn’s ‘Whole Life Insurance’

Life insurance company’s TV ad doesn’t tell the whole story.

National Western Life Insurance

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that the company safeguards consumers’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach

Wilco Life Insurance

AmGen’s Life Insurance Policies

Annuities from Security Benefit Life Insurance

Allegations: Deceptively representing the performance and returns of annuities

Midland National Life Insurance

September 2014: A federal judge granted final approval of this settlement. June 2014: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement to a class-action lawsuit against Midland National Life Insurance Company.…

Cigna Health and Life Insurance Affordable Care Act Plans

In September 2014, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Cigna Health and Life Insurance Co. for allegedly deceptively engaging in a bait and switch scheme. Among other things, plaintiffs claim…

Ty J. Young Inc.’s Fine Print is a Must-Read

You could lose money.

Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers

Deceptive mailings attempt to trick homeowners into thinking they need to take action.

Premier Financial Alliance Pyramid Scheme Claims

Allegations: Operating an illegal pyramid scheme and making deceptive income claims

Life Settlements from Conestoga Settlement Services

April 2020: Several of the defendants moved to stay the case pending arbitration. January 2020: A federal judge granted arbitration as to one of the named plaintiffs (Dee Neukranz) and…

MLM News Alert

TINA.org’s curated list of MLM info and news of note.

Six Deceptive Ads Targeting Seniors

The new tricks targeting old dogs.

Gerber’s Grow-Up Plan and College Plan

February 2020: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 20-cv-27, E.D. Ky.) January 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Gerber Life Insurance Company for…

Term Life Savings

We recently received this e-mail apparently offering term life insurance. From: TermLifeInsurance <[email protected]> Date: July 16, 2013 1:11:22 PM EDT To: Subject: USD 500k LifeInsurancePolicy for USD 20 Term LifeSavings…