Law

Fraud Claims Arising From Contract Negotiations

In their Commercial Division Update, George Bundy Smith and Thomas J. Hall write: Parties to negotiations over commercial contracts unfortunately may discover, after the deal closes, that aspects of ...
JD Supra

Fraud Claims Found to Be Duplicative of Contract Claim Because of An Overlap in Facts and Circumstances and Damages

In Crawford v. Integrated Asset Mgt. Servs., LLC, 2025 N.Y. Slip Op. 01352 (2d Dept. Mar. 12, 2025) (here), the Appellate Division, Second Department reversed the denial of the defendants’ motion to ...
The New York Times

Human in Bear Suit Was Used to Defraud Insurance Companies, Officials Say

Footage of a bear rifling through luxury cars was submitted to insurance companies, which paid out $140,000. But something seemed off. By Annie Correal A video that was submitted as part of an ...
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Timeshare company claims Michigan couple detained in Mexico breached contract agreement, committed fraud

An attorney representing a Michigan couple who are detained in Mexico disputes claims that the couple breached a contract agreement with a timeshare company and committed credit card fraud. Palace ...