MD could face over $2B in Key Bridge claims, records show
Dozens of attorneys have notified the Maryland treasurer's office that they might sue the state for civil damages stemming from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
Lawsuit over hug necessary for insurance reasons, lawyers say
Even if you don’t know the name, you’ve by now heard of Jennifer Connell, aka The Aunt Who Sued Her Nephew Over a Hug. It was reported earlier this week […]
Report: Social Security judges rubber-stamp claims
Amid complaints about lengthy waits for Social Security disability benefits, congressional investigators say nearly 200 administrative judges have been rubber-stamping claims, approving billions of dollars in lifetime payments from the cash-strapped program.
Md. claimed $20.6M in unallowable Medicaid costs
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland claimed at least $20.6 million in unallowable Medicaid costs and should pay the money back, a federal audit report released Friday says. The report by the Office […]
State disputes study’s figures for coming medical claims jump
ANNAPOLIS — Medical claims costs in Maryland could jump 67 percent for residents’ individual policies by 2017 under the federal health-care overhaul, according to a study released Tuesday by the […]
Claims due in Delaware doctor’s abuse settlement
Children who were sexually abused by a former Delaware pediatrician, including about 100 who live in Maryland, have until Friday to submit claims following a $123 million settlement of their […]
Audit finds MHIP did not review claims management
ANNAPOLIS — An audit of Maryland‘s state-sponsored health insurance program shows its officials failed to obtain an independent review of the program’s automated claims management system and made payments to […]
Medicare disruptions seen if health law is struck
WASHINGTON — Tossing out President Barack Obama’s health care law would have major unintended consequences for Medicare’s payment systems, unseen but vital plumbing that handles 100 million monthly claims from […]
Md. winner claims share of $656M Mega Millions jackpot
Maryland lottery officials say a holder of a winning Mega Millions ticket has come forward to claim a share of the record-breaking, $656 million prize. Lottery spokeswoman Carole Everett says […]
Federal court OKs W.R. Grace reorganization
W. R. Grace & Co. said Tuesday that a U.S. District Court affirmed its reorganization plan, putting the chemical maker a step closer to emerging from bankruptcy protection after more […]
FedEx earns, drop in claims push stocks higher
NEW YORK — Strong earnings from FedEx and a sharp drop in claims for unemployment benefits pushed stocks mostly higher in midday trading Thursday. The Dow Jones industrial average rose […]
2nd investor files action against Grand Prix
A second early investor of the Baltimore Grand Prix filed an action Tuesday against the race’s organizers, seeking more than $300,000 he said he is owed. And the attorney for […]








