Default judgment upheld
Appeals court upholds default judgment against defendants who failed to comply with discovery order in State Farm no-fault insurance case, requiring reasonable excuse and meritorious defense.
Read More →Mr. Five Boro Award
7 articles by Jason Tenenbaum, Esq.
Mr. Five Boro – the distant cousin of Mr. All Boro – has reappeared
Court ruling in Five Boro Psychological v GEICO clarifies that insurers don't need to provide medical records when defending medical necessity denials in no-fault cases.
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Staged accident and non-payments of premiums
Insurance fraud case reveals challenges with internet policy binding and payment requirements, highlighting need for stronger due diligence in no-fault claims.
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Acupuncture fee schedule defense upheld
New York court upholds insurance company's denial of acupuncture claims exceeding workers' compensation fee schedule limits in Raz Acupuncture v New S. Ins. Co.
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Mr. Five Boro at it again
Five Boro Psychological Services loses another appeal due to insufficient evidence in their motion for summary judgment, highlighting the importance of proper documentation in no-fault cases.
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Understanding Res Judicata in No-Fault Insurance: When Past Decisions Bar Future Claims
Learn how res judicata doctrine affects no-fault insurance litigation in NY. Expert analysis of declaratory judgments and legal barriers for medical providers.
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When Insurance Defense Goes Wrong: Progressive’s Procedural Failures in Peer Review
Progressive's peer review defense fails due to improper affidavit procedures in NY no-fault case, showing how procedural errors can defeat strong defenses.
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