Willful and Malicious Injury by the Debtor to Another Entity is Nondischargeable
Intentional Conduct Causing Injury not Dischargeable in Bankruptcy
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In In re Niko T. Irizarry, Mark Riley v. Niko T. Irizarry, No. 2:24-bk-01261-FMD, Adv. No. 2:24-ap-00035-FMD, United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida, Fort Myers Division (September 30, 2025) established that fraudulent conduct is not dischargeable in Bankruptcy.
Background and Allegations:
Plaintiff Mark Riley filed a lawsuit against Defendant Niko Irizarry in federal district court, alleging claims for civil conspiracy under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, malicious prosecution, violation of his Fourteenth Amendment rights, common law false imprisonment or arrest, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Riley’s claims are based on allegations with...
Claim Insurer Defrauded Insured Needs Evidentiary Allegations
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It Doesn’t Pay to Accuse an Insurer of Fraud Without Evidence
In Yarisleidy Suarez Rodriguez v. Safeco Insurance Company Of America, Civil Action No. 3:25-CV-00154-GNS, United States District Court, W.D. Kentucky, Louisville Division (September 30, 2025) an insured accused her insurer for fraud in not honoring underinsured motorist coverage.
Case Background:
Plaintiff Yarisleidy Suarez Rodriguez (the Insured) filed a claim for underinsured motorist (UIM) benefits with Defendant Safeco Insurance Company of Illinois, which was denied. Rodriguez alleged that her policy included UIM coverage, which Safeco fraudulently removed without her knowledge.
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Claim Insurer Defrauded Insured Needs Evidentiary Allegations
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It Doesn’t Pay to Accuse an Insurer of Fraud Without Evidence
In Yarisleidy Suarez Rodriguez v. Safeco Insurance Company Of America, Civil Action No. 3:25-CV-00154-GNS, United States District Court, W.D. Kentucky, Louisville Division (September 30, 2025) an insured accused her insurer for fraud in not honoring underinsured motorist coverage.
Case Background:
Plaintiff Yarisleidy Suarez Rodriguez (the Insured) filed a claim for underinsured motorist (UIM) benefits with Defendant Safeco Insurance Company of Illinois, which was denied. Rodriguez alleged that her policy included UIM coverage, which Safeco fraudulently removed without her knowledge.
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To Prove Fraud Admissible Evidence is Required
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Allegations That Health Care Providers Assist in No Fault Fraud Escape MSJ
In NATIONWIDE GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, and any and all of their subsidiaries, affiliates and/or parent companies. Plaintiffs v. BILLEESHA BROWN, MANUEL A. CRUZ, ALGELIS TATIS, The “Individual Defendants”, et al and the “Healthcare Provider Defendants”, Index No. 618243/2023, 2025 NY Slip Op 33374(U), Motion Seq. No. 003, Supreme Court, Nassau County (September 15, 2025) dealt with a motion for summary judgment (MSJ) filed by the insurers.
Case Overview:
This is a declaratory judgment action where the plaintiff, NATIONWIDE GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, seeks a determination that it is not obligated to provide first-party automobile insurance coverage, including No Fault benefits and/or uninsured/underinsured ...
How a Need for Profit Led Health Care Providers to Crime
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Posted on September 8, 2025 by Barry Zalma
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This is a Fictionalized True Crime Story of Insurance Fraud from an Expert who explains why Insurance Fraud is a “Heads I Win, Tails You Lose” situation for Insurers.
The Dishonest Chiropractor/Physician
How a Need for Profit Led Health Care Providers to Crime
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This is a Fictionalized True Crime Story of Insurance Fraud from an Expert who explains why Insurance Fraud is a “Heads I Win, Tails You Lose” situation for Insurers. The story is designed to help to Understand How Insurance Fraud in America is Costing Everyone who Buys Insurance Thousands of Dollars Every year and Why Insurance Fraud is Safer and More Profitable for the Perpetrators than any Other Crime.
How Elderly Doctors Fund their ...
How a Need for Profit Led Health Care Providers to Crime
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Posted on September 8, 2025 by Barry Zalma
See the full video at https://lnkd.in/gePN7rjm and at https://lnkd.in/gzPwr-9q
This is a Fictionalized True Crime Story of Insurance Fraud from an Expert who explains why Insurance Fraud is a “Heads I Win, Tails You Lose” situation for Insurers.
The Dishonest Chiropractor/Physician
How a Need for Profit Led Health Care Providers to Crime
See the full video at and at
This is a Fictionalized True Crime Story of Insurance Fraud from an Expert who explains why Insurance Fraud is a “Heads I Win, Tails You Lose” situation for Insurers. The story is designed to help to Understand How Insurance Fraud in America is Costing Everyone who Buys Insurance Thousands of Dollars Every year and Why Insurance Fraud is Safer and More Profitable for the Perpetrators than any Other Crime.
How Elderly Doctors Fund their ...
Barry Zalma: Insurance Claims Expert Witness
Posted on September 3, 2025 by Barry Zalma
The Need for a Claims Handling Expert to Defend or Prove a Tort of Bad Faith Suit
© 2025 Barry Zalma, Esq., CFE
When I finished my three year enlistment in the US Army as a Special Agent of US Army Intelligence in 1967, I sought employment where I could use the investigative skills I learned in the Army. After some searching I was hired as a claims trainee by the Fireman’s Fund American Insurance Company. For five years, while attending law school at night while working full time as an insurance adjuster I became familiar with every aspect of the commercial insurance industry.
On January 2, 1972 I was admitted to the California Bar. I practiced law, specializing in insurance claims, insurance coverage and defense of claims against people insured and defense of insurance companies sued for breach of contract and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. After 45 years as an active lawyer, I asked that my license to practice law be declared inactive ...
