iFraud Deep Dive

Send us Fan Mail This Deep Dive take a look into a case of workers' compensation fraud where Randi L. Magpie stole over $42,000 in benefits intended for his deceased mother, Linda Chaney. After Chaney's death in 2022, Magpie deposited 43 checks into his personal account through 2023, even falsely claiming his mother was "out of town" to prolong the scheme. The fraud was uncover...

Send us Fan Mail This Deep Dive takes a look at an Affirmation in Opposition and its supporting exhibits, from a New York Supreme Court case, Chantel McLaurin v. Andrew Walcott, et al. The affirmation, filed by Plaintiff's counsel, Frank Melendez, Esq., challenges Defendant Walcott's motion to disqualify Plaintiff's counsel, citing an alleged conflict of interest stemming from unsub...

Send us Fan Mail This episode of the Deep Dive takes a look at the contesting by Dr. Vadim Lerman of the New York State Worker's Compensation Board's denial of his authorization to treat injured workers in the State of New York.  This denial stems from the WCB's determination of deviations from Medical Treatment Guidelines (MTGs), including performing unapproved surgeries and insuff...

Send us Fan Mail Recently there has been a mass uncovering of professional misconduct and fraud within the New York healthcare system. This Deep Dive we take a look at two Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) decisions to deny license renewals for medical doctors, Joseph Weinstein, D.O., and Vadim Lerman, D.O., citing their consistent failure to adhere to Medical Treatment Guidelines (MTGs), eng...

Send us Fan Mail This Deep Dive comes hot off the presses today as we discuss a summons and verified complaint filed in the Supreme Court of New York, Kings County. Union Mutual Fire Insurance Company is suing Michael Mahan, Esq., "John Doe, Esq.," and William Schwitzer & Associates, P.C., alleging deceit, collusion, and aiding and abetting common law fraud. The plaintiff claims the...

Send us Fan Mail The Deep Dive will discuss two opposing viewpoints regarding proposed New York legislation (S7950/A8429) aimed at combating workers' compensation employer fraud. One source, a letter from the iFraud Foundation , expresses strong opposition to the bill, arguing it creates duplicative structures , implements uncapped assessments on employers, and introduces governance conflicts...

Send us Fan Mail This Deep Dive takes a look at the Third Supplemental Request to Consider Supplemental Exhibits submitted by The Willis Law Group, PLLC to the Supreme Court of the State of New York. The request centers on the case of Toribio, et al. v. 1936 Bath v. Apazidis, seeking the court's consideration of new evidence. This evidence includes Affirmations from Crystal Hodgson and Willia...

Send us Fan Mail This Deep Dive breaks down an amended complaint filed by Uber Technologies, Inc. against multiple law firms and medical professionals , alleging a fraudulent scheme . The complaint asserts that these defendants conspired to exploit individuals involved in minor vehicle collisions , fabricating or exaggerating injuries, including medically unnecessary surgeries like spinal fusions...

Send us Fan Mail This is a Deep, Deep Dive so grab your notebook as we break down the First Amended Complaint details a civil action brought by Union Mutual Fire Insurance Company against numerous defendants , including legal service providers, runners/support entities, funding companies, and medical providers . The lawsuit alleges a widespread fraud scheme involving staged accidents, fabricated i...

Send us Fan Mail This Deep Dive looks at a denial from the Workers' Compensation Board (WCB)   to Joseph Weinstein, DO , denying the renewal of his authorization to treat injured workers. The WCB cites multiple instances where Dr. Weinstein's treatment deviated from established Medical Treatment Guidelines (MTGs) , including performing unjustified invasive surgeries , providing inadequat...

Send us Fan Mail This Deep Dive is a follow up to the foundations video about the legal complaint filed by the State of Alabama against South Alabama Medical & Rehab LLC (SAMR), two law firms, and several individuals, alleging violations of the Alabama Deceptive Trade Practices Act. We break down the claims that the defendants engaged in a scheme to deceive accident victims into receiving &quo...

Send us Fan Mail This Deep Dive breaks down the legal correspondence from The Willis Law Group, PLLC to the Supreme Court of the State of New York regarding a request to consider a supplemental exhibit in the case of Toribio, et al. v. 1936 Bath v. Apazidis.  The letter highlights the discovery of a 25th operative report, which is substantially identical to 24 others already submitted, yet include...

Send us Fan Mail This episode of the Deep Dive discusses various aspects of fraud within the legal system , particularly focusing on insurance fraud and staged accidents . We highlight recent criminal charges against individuals involved in a large-scale fraud ring and discuss how insurance companies are actively pursuing legal action to uncover fraudulent activities. We also touch on evolving def...

Send us Fan Mail This Deep Dive discusses several federal statutes that attorneys may violate by filing lawsuits with the knowledge or suspicion of fraudulent client identities. It highlights offenses such as fraud and related activities concerning identification documents, including the possession or transfer of false IDs with intent to defraud the U.S. government. Additionally, it covers making...

Send us Fan Mail This episode of the Deep Dive discusses the  lawsuit filed by Uber Technologies, Inc. against several defendants, including two law firms and a medical practice, alleging a widespread fraudulent scheme. The complaint, filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, accuses the defendants of orchestrating fake personal injury claims stemming from m...

Send us Fan Mail This deep dive breaks down the "Second Amended Complaint" filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York by Roosevelt Road Re, Ltd. and Tradesman Program Managers, LLC (the Plaintiffs) against Subin Associates, LLP , and several individuals including Herbert S. Subin , Eric D. Subin , and Jorge Arturo Gonzalez Lupi , among others. The core of the c...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready for this Deep Dive!  This episode breaks down the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) lawsuit brought by Union Mutual Fire Insurance Company against Liakas Law, P.C., and Dean Liakas.  We discuss the Defendants'  request for a pre-motion conference to dismiss the complaint. In response, Plaintiff's counsel from Willis Law Group not...

Send us Fan Mail This Deep Dive looks at the Justice Department's 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, a record-breaking enforcement action that resulted in criminal charges against 324 defendants, including medical professionals, for schemes involving over $14.6 billion in intended loss. The takedown also involved significant asset seizures totaling over $245 million and prevented an ad...

Send us Fan Mail This Deep Dive Virtual takes a look into the civil action Law Offices of Lawrence Perry Biondi, P.C. vs. Horn, Anteorkidia et al. in Westchester Supreme Court, focusing on alleged "ambulance-chasing" and unlawful client solicitation by the defendant firm, Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro & Halpern, LLP (WRSH). Taking a look at the plaintiff's claims for tortious inter...

Send us Fan Mail This mega sized Deep Dive breaks down the amazing Fraudemic Updates #69 issued by Khana Feld and their team of expert.  From New York to Florida this deep dive is packed with information!  Pull up a seat and get ready because there is a lot of information. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the powerful role of strategic surveillance in the fight against insurance fraud. Join us for a Deep Dive into recent findings shared by Tradesman Program Managers, highlighting how effective surveillance led to significant savings on fraudulent and exaggerated claims Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This Deep Dive discusses the details of the Memorandum & Order from the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York, concerning the case of Roosevelt Road Re, Ltd. and Tradesman Program Managers, LLC v. Herbert S. Subin, Eric D. Subin, Jorge Arturo Gonzalez Lupi, and John Does 1-50. The court ultimately dismissed the RICO claims because the plaintiffs failed to...

Send us Fan Mail This Deep Dive discusses how Liberty Mutual and its affiliated insurance companies are suing PARS Medical P.C., CADS Anesthesia Services PLLC, and several individuals for an alleged long-running scheme to commit no-fault insurance fraud in New York. The plaintiffs claim the defendants billed for services not rendered, medically unnecessary procedures, and at excessive rates, along...

Send us Fan Mail This episode takes a look at the recent statements and calll to action by Chubb Insurance CEO Evan Greenberg. Originally aired: May 11, 2025 Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This episode dives into the Civil RICO (Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act) suit filed by Utica Mutual against the Subin Law Firm and others. Originally aired: May 13, 2025 Support the show