iFraud Deep Dive

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Deep Dive… We examine a powerful report challenging the defense industry’s long-standing habit of treating litigation fraud as just another cost of doing business. At the center is what’s been labeled the “Subin Blueprint” — a repeatable model of manufactured claims that persists despite high-profile RICO actions and mounting judicial scrutiny. Through a det...

Send us Fan Mail Fresh off the release of the 2025 Annual Report from the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board, this episode of the iFraud Deep Dive examines what the data really tells us about the direction of the system. The report outlines the Board’s continued push toward digital modernization through the OnBoard initiative—an effort credited with reducing hearing delays and accelerating...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Deep Dive , we examine a high-stakes personal injury lawsuit where the defense alleges far more than a routine accident claim. Court filings from litigation involving The 89 Bonnie Realty Corporation accuse the plaintiff of being tied to a broader staged-accident network, pointing to conflicting versions of how the incident occurred and alleged connections t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Deep Dive , we break down a significant federal memorandum decision dismissing a racketeering lawsuit filed by Roosevelt Road Re Ltd. and Tradesman Program Managers against a law firm they accused of orchestrating a construction injury fraud scheme. The plaintiffs alleged a coordinated effort to fabricate workplace injuries and exploit insurance claims. But...

Send us Fan Mail Before the Deep Dive Debate… A January 15, 2026 proceeding in the New York Supreme Court put expert credibility front and center in Buestan v. 550 Washington Owner LLC and Turner Construction . The key issue? Whether the defense can question the plaintiffs’ spinal surgery expert about the Workers’ Compensation Board’s denial of his reauthorization to treat injured workers. The def...

Send us Fan Mail Right from the press, this episode of the Deep Dive takes on a headline grabbing New York debate: auto insurance reform. A recent press release from Citizens for Affordable Rates points to overwhelming public support—citing Beacon Research data showing that 86% of voters, across party lines and regions of the state, favor Governor Hochul’s proposal to reduce car insurance premiums...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Deep Dive… What happens when the plaintiff’s own medical expert becomes the focal point of a fraud investigation? In this episode, we unpack a explosive legal motion in which the defense seeks permission to introduce evidence of what it describes as a systemic fraudulent billing scheme tied to the plaintiff’s expert witness, Dr. Sebastian Lattuga. According...

Send us Fan Mail This episode of the Deep Dive discusses a newly filed complaint in the Supreme Court of the State of New York that alleges a sweeping, coordinated insurance fraud scheme involving the Subin law firms and a network of medical providers. At the center of the lawsuit, brought by New York Marine & General Insurance Company, is what the plaintiff describes as a calculated “blueprin...

Send us Fan Mail Right from the press, this episode of The Deep Dive breaks down a stunning Newsday investigation uncovering a sophisticated insurance fraud network operating across Long Island. The report details an alleged web of staged car accidents and slip-and-fall schemes involving dozens of doctors, law firms, and recruited participants, designed to generate millions of dollars in fraudulen...

Send us Fan Mail They say that art imitates life, but really it seems lately that life is imitating art in the form of a Grisham novel.  This episode of the Deep Dive we are discussing Ali Najmi, a prominent attorney and close associate of Mayor Zohran Mamdani.  He is facing scrutiny over his dual roles in New York City’s government and a private legal practice. While serving as the head of the co...

Send us Fan Mail This episode of the Deep Dive we're discussing  a third-party complaint filed by 4640 Broadway LLC against a group of medical providers and clinics. The filing alleges a sophisticated insurance fraud scheme involving staged or exaggerated accidents and medically unnecessary spinal surgeries.  What's interesting is the indication that central to the claim is the "Sub...

Send us Fan Mail This Deep Dive discusses and op-ed by Tom Stebbins, Executive Director of the Lawsuit Reform Alliance of NY.   Discussing the reform which Governor Kathy Hochul is spearheading, it is a comprehensive legislative agenda to lower auto insurance premiums by targeting systemic legal and criminal fraud . The state currently faces insurance costs far above the national average due to st...

Send us Fan Mail This Deep Dive discusses the incredible legal complaint filed by Greater New York Mutual Insurance Company (GNY) against an extensive network of defendants for allegedly orchestrating a massive insurance fraud scheme. GNY claims that Subin Associates and other law firms collaborated with medical providers, litigation funders, and "runners" to recruit claimants for staged...

Send us Fan Mail Buckle up for this episode of the Deep Dive as Greater NY Insurance (GNY) enters the RICO battle!  We'll be discussing the complaint filed by the Greater New York Mutual Insurance Company which details an extensive racketeering and fraud scheme involving staged accidents and falsified medical claims. GNY alleges that a network of law firms, medical providers, and "runner...

Send us Fan Mail This Deep Dive discusses the Uber and FedEx suit against the law firm of Simon and Simon.  They allege that the law firm Simon & Simon orchestrated a massive racketeering scheme to inflate the value of personal injury lawsuits. The plaintiffs claim that attorney Marc Simon collaborated with a network of corrupt medical providers, including doctors and chiropractors, to fabrica...

Send us Fan Mail Our Deep Dive takes a look at the proposed regulatory changes to the New York Workers’ Compensation system, specifically regarding the cross-examination and deposition of medical witnesses. Under these updates, judges would transition from mandatory to discretionary authority when deciding whether to grant hearing adjournments for physician testimony. Furthermore, employers and in...

Send us Fan Mail This Deep Dive looks at the corruption investigation currently being conducted by Federal authorities into "Power Broker" Frank Carone, the influential former chief of staff to Eric Adams. Prosecutors and the F.B.I. are specifically examining Carone’s consulting business and his previous tenure at City Hall to identify potential illegal activity.  We'll look at the...

Send us Fan Mail Our Deep Dive takes us to Colorado to discuss the federal indictment of Thomas Sandgaard and Anna Lucsok, two former leaders of the medical device firm Zynex, Inc., for their roles in a massive $873 million fraud scheme. Prosecutors allege the pair manipulated financial records and submitted fraudulent insurance claims for unnecessary supplies to artificially inflate the company&a...

Send us Fan Mail This Deep Dive looks at the New York Supreme Court order granting summary judgment to Integon National Insurance Company in a large-scale insurance fraud case. The court determined that Integon is not required to provide coverage or reimbursements for eight automobile accidents that were found to be intentionally staged. An extensive investigation revealed numerous "red flags...

Send us Fan Mail This Deep dive looks at the False Claims Act lawsuit filed against Liakas Law and its principals for allegedly defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The plaintiff, acting on behalf of the government, asserts that the firm falsely certified financial need to secure over one million dollars in forgivable loans during the pandemic. Evidence presented in the complaint incl...

Send us Fan Mail In this Deep Dive we look at a legal order, Judge Loretta A. Preska grants a motion allowing the defense to cross-examine Dr. Sebastian Lattuga regarding his alleged participation in medical fraud schemes. The defendants aim to challenge the doctor's credibility and motives by highlighting past accusations of performing unnecessary procedures and inflating costs for financial...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we're discussing NY Governor Kathy Hochul's plan for launching a comprehensive statewide initiative to combat the rising financial burden of staged automobile accidents. This strategic crackdown aims to dismantle organized fraud rings involving dishonest drivers and medical providers who artificially inflate insurance premiums for ordinary citizens.  By c...

Send us Fan Mail Today we look at the reply affirmation submitted by Daniel Johnston defendants’ counsel in the case of Moreno v. Key Food, seeking to dismiss the lawsuit or amend their legal response. The defendants allege that the plaintiff committed fraud upon the court by providing perjured testimony regarding his criminal history, employment record, and medical treatment. Supporting evidence...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2 of the Deep Dive kicks off with a look at Los Angeles County and Uber Technologies massive legal actions targeting the Downtown LA Law Group over allegations of wide-ranging insurance and litigation fraud.  Downtown LA Law Group allegedly utilized "recruiters" (aka Cappers or Runners) to pay individuals to fabricate or exaggerate sexual abuse claims involving co...

Send us Fan Mail This Deep Dive looks at the strong move taken by New York with their recent  Consumer Litigation Funding Act.  This is a proposed New York law designed to regulate the third-party financing industry by establishing strict consumer protections and oversight. Under this bill, companies that provide cash advances to plaintiffs in exchange for a portion of their legal settlements must...