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iFraud Deep DiveS2 E24 Taking Down the Subin Lawsuit BlueprintSend a textOn this episode of the Deep Dive, we break down a powerful report from Kahana Feld’s National Fraudemic Alerts that challenges the defense industry to stop playing defense when it comes to litigation fraud in New York. The report alleges that certain firms continue to follow a calculated “blueprint” of misconduct, even in the face of multiple civil RICO actions, and highlights a recent trial where claims of witness tampering, suborned perjury, and staged personal narratives nearly distorted the truth. Although the defense ultimately secured a favorable verdict, the report argues that su...
2026-02-2318 miniFraud Deep DiveS2 E23 Data Busts The WC Claim Denial MythSend a textFresh 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 the resolution of medical disputes. It highlights sector trends, noting that health care and public administration continue to generate the highest claim volumes. Legislative updates expand coverage for work-related stress and increase minimu...
2026-02-2118 miniFraud Deep DiveS2 E23 NY WC Claims Are Rarely DeniedFresh 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 the resolution of medical disputes. It highlights sector trends, noting that health care and public administration continue to generate the highest claim volumes. Legislative updates expand coverage for work-related stress and increase minimum benefit levels, while the Board...
2026-02-2021 miniFraud Deep DiveS2 E22 From Sidewalk Trip to RICO ConspiracySend a textOn 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 to a known “runner” previously identified in RICO litigation.We break down the defense’s strategy: claims of a repeat treatment “protocol” designed to inflate damages, a fight over summary judgment to delay d...
2026-02-2017 miniFraud Deep DiveS2 E21 Reinsurers Cannot Sue Fraud Rings Under RICOSend a textIn 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 the court never reached the substance of the fraud allegations. Instead, it focused on standing under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO).Because the plaintiffs operated as reinsurers, the judge found...
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iFraud Deep DiveS2 E20 The Surgeon, The Spine, and The Credibility IssueSend a textBefore 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 defense calls it evidence of bias and credibility. Plaintiffs argue it’s non-final and prejudicial. The Court allows limited inquiry—drawing a careful line between impeachment and improper character attack.
2026-02-1818 miniFraud Deep DiveS2 E19 Staged Crashes and the NY Fraud TaxSend a textRight 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. With rates continuing to climb, many New Yorkers say the system feels unsustainable—and they’re demanding legislative action.But beneath the polling numbers lies a more complicated question.What...
2026-02-1714 miniFraud Deep DiveS2 E18 The Spinal Surgery Bait and SwitchSend a textOn 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 to court filings, the defense alleges that Dr. Lattuga and his practice, New York Spine Specialist, performed medically unnecessary spinal surgeries, inflated charges far beyond New York’s No-Fau...
2026-02-1217 miniFraud Deep DiveS2 E17 Lawyers Accused of Manufacturing Spinal SurgeriesSend a textThis 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 “blueprint” — a repeatable model designed to steer claimants toward unnecessary spinal surgeries, manipulate medical narratives, and artificially inflate the value of personal injury settlements.The complaint goes further, allegi...
2026-02-1219 miniFraud Deep DiveS2 E16 Caught Dancing While Claiming DisabilitySend a textRight 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 fraudulent insurance billings. Legal filings point to unnecessary and unwarranted medical procedures, including surgeries performed at select facilities, used to artificially inflate personal injury claims.Even more damning, investigators cite social media footage showing claimants...
2026-02-0618 miniFraud Deep DiveS2 E15 Liakas Law In City HallSend a textThey 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 committee responsible for selecting local judges, Najmi also acts as a "special adviser" to Liakas Law, a firm currently battling a federal lawsuit for alle...
2026-02-0515 miniFraud Deep DiveS2 E14 Unnecessary Spinal Surgery & The Subin BlueprintSend a textThis 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 "Subin Blueprint," a purported collaboration between a law firm and doctors to maximize legal settlements through high-cost, preplanned treatments. The defendants are accused of fraud, kickbacks, and deceptive business practices that exploit vulnerable patients for financial gain. Furthermore, the co...
2026-02-0419 miniFraud Deep DiveS2 E13 The Fraud Behind Your $4K Auto InsuranceSend a textThis 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 staged collisions and a no-fault system that incentivizes unnecessary litigation and medical inflation. The proposed reforms aim to tighten injury definitions and limit payouts f...
2026-02-0215 miniFraud Deep DiveS2 E12 The Law Firm Monetizing Human Bodies GNY v SubinSend a textThis 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 or exaggerated accidents. These claimants were reportedly directed to undergo medically unnecessary surgeries and invasive treatments solely to artificially inflate the value of personal injury and workers' compensation lawsuits. The lawsuit alleges that these parties functioned as a racketeering enterprise that...
2026-01-2917 miniFraud Deep DiveS2 E11 GNY Enters The Ring: RICO v LiakasSend a textBuckle 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 "runners" collaborated to recruit claimants and perform unnecessary surgeries to inflate settlement values. According to the suit, these participants utilized fraudulent documentation and predatory practices that directly contradict the insurance company’s founding principles of fairness and...
2026-01-2716 miniFraud Deep DiveS2 E10 Uber & FedEx Joint RICOSend a textThis 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 fabricate fraudulent medical records and perform unnecessary procedures. These medical defendants allegedly diagnosed non-existent injuries and projected exorbitant future care costs to secure artificially high settlements. The filing details numerous specific examples where minor traffic accidents w...
2026-01-2714 miniFraud Deep DiveS2 E8 Weaponizing Costs In NY Workers CompSend a textOur 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 insurance carriers would be required to coordinate all depositions and shoulder every associated cost, regardless of which party requested the testimony. The regulations also introduce a tiered fee structure for medical professionals that increases significantly based on the duration of the tes...
2026-01-2515 miniFraud Deep DiveS2 E9 Frank Carone Power Broker Under InvestigationSend a textThis 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 almost unbelievable connection to the NY Fraudemic activities and allegations made by a major insurance carrier. This developing case highlights the intersection of private business interests and government power in New York’s political landscape.Sit ba...
2026-01-2515 miniFraud Deep DiveS2 E7 Zynex's $873M Medical Supply FraudSend a textOur 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's stock value. The charges include identity theft and securities fraud, alongside accusations that Sandgaard engaged in bizarre retaliation against a journalist who covered the company. In response to these crimes, federal authorities are moving to seize luxury...
2026-01-2312 miniFraud Deep DiveS2 E6 The Swoop and Squat Box Truck RingSend a textThis 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," including identical accident circumstances, common medical and legal providers, and oversight by facilitators who coordinated the scheme.The ruling affects a wide array of defendants, including drivers, passengers, and numerous healthcare providers who sought payment for...
2026-01-2013 miniFraud Deep DiveS2 E5 PPP Fraud Suit Against Liakas Law FirmSend a textThis 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 includes numerous high-value settlement announcements on social media, suggesting the firm was highly profitable and did not require emergency federal aid. The suit further alleges that while claiming economic hardship, the defendants used these public funds...
2026-01-1511 miniFraud Deep DiveS2 E4 Financial Motives Open Evidence DoorSend a textIn 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 gain. While the plaintiff argued that such evidence was unfairly prejudicial, the court determined that the information is highly probative of potential witness bias. To ensure a fair trial, the judge noted that a limiting instruction could be...
2026-01-1311 miniFraud Deep DiveS2 E3 NY Fights The Auto Fraud "Tax"Send a textIn 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 coordinating efforts between law enforcement and state regulatory agencies, the government intends to prosecute those responsible for these deceptive scams. The governor highlights that these fraudulent activities currently add hundreds of dollars to the annual cost of living for New York motorists. U...
2026-01-1209 miniFraud Deep DiveS2 E2 Lawsuit Fraud Allegations Moreno vs Key FoodSend a textToday 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 includes surveillance footage suggesting the accident was staged and medical records that show unnecessary surgeries were recommended almost immediately. Counsel argues that the plaintiff failed to provide any sworn factual rebuttal or medical affidavits to dispute these se...
2026-01-1213 miniFraud Deep DiveS2 E1 Downtown LA Law Group Capping or Running Fraud AllegationsSend a textSeason 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 county juvenile facilities to exploit a multi-billion dollar settlement. Similarly, Uber has filed a federal racketeering lawsuit claiming the firm collaborated with medical providers to generate inflated billing for non-existent injuries. In response to th...
2026-01-0914 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E57 NY Hits Back on Litigation FundingSend a textThis 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 register with the state and adhere to mandatory licensing and reporting standards. The legislation mandates transparent contract terms, including a ten-day right of rescission and a cap on total charges at 25% of the gross re...
2025-12-2314 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E56 Law Firm Fraud UnraveledSend a textThis Deep Dive jumps into an affidavit from an investigator named Harry Reimer, filed in a New York Supreme Court case involving Bienvenido Robert Polanco Salas as the plaintiff and multiple defendants and third-party defendants. Reimer explains he received an audio recording from a confidential informant, a former employee of the Roytblat Law Group, which represents the plaintiff. Breaking down the audio recording, where an unidentified speaker discusses allegations of fraud in the personal injury case, including a client being caught on video making the hole that caused the alleged accident. The speaker details...
2025-12-1513 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E55 Funding Lawsuits Transparency Disclosure FightSend a textWe take a Deep Dive into Third Party Litigation Funding based on a formal letter sent to New York Governor Kathy Hochul urging crucial amendments to the proposed Consumer Litigation Funding Act (S.1104A / A.804C). A broad coalition of organizations representing business, housing, and industry sectors including the iFraud Foundation, insists that the legislation must be modified to mandate the disclosure of third-party litigation funding (TPLF) agreements to both judges and opposing parties. The coalition argues that TPLF currently operates without transparency, contributing to prolonged and costly legal disputes—termed "zombie litigation"—which ulti...
2025-12-0713 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E54 NY Potential Legislative Bill Costs For YouSend a textThis Deep Dive is based straight from the editorial from the New York Post which strongly urges Governor Kathy Hochul to veto a package of "lawsuit-boosting bills" that the Legislature is preparing to send to her desk. The authors contend that New York's legal system is already fiscally irresponsible, citing a recent $50 million jury award in a negligence case as evidence of excessive judicial payouts. This overly litigious atmosphere is framed as a serious affordability crisis because it forces insurance companies to raise rates, making health, auto, and general coverage drastically more expensive for...
2025-12-0116 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E53 Simela Trial Defense Witness List Reveal Injury Lawyer ConnectionsSend a textThis episode takes a look at a case that is not necessarily about fraud but we pay attention to the defense's pre-trial disclosures which inadvertently highlight the relationship between powerful plaintiff firms and the surgeon.We're diving into the detail pre-trial disclosures and motions in the New York Supreme Court case, Newark Rehabilitation Center, PA, et al. v. Ashley Simela, D.O., and Yaciris Gonzalez. Examining the Defendants’ Initial Proposed Witness and Exhibit Lists, which includes an extensive roster of 174 potential witnesses—including many doctors, lawyers, and legal personnel. Dr. Simela...
2025-11-2708 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E52 GEICO Sues Alleged No Fault Fraud RingSend a textOur Deep Dive today takes a look at a civil Complaint filed by GEICO against PULSE MEDICAL CARE, P.C., Dr. Adnan Qureshi, and Irshad Syed, alongside an exhibit cataloging the disputed bills. The insurance carrier alleges a protracted, multi-year scheme to defraud it of over $1.6 million by utilizing New York's No-Fault system through the submission of thousands of medically unnecessary claims via the mail. The core mechanism of the fraud allegedly involved illegal patient referral arrangements and the illegitimate operation of the medical practice by unlicensed individuals. The lawsuit specifies that t...
2025-11-2614 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E51 Chisag Case Unmasking An Injury Fraud RingSend a textThis Deep Dive takes a look into the Affirmation in Support filed by MIDAS CONTRACTORS NYC CORP. in a New York Supreme Court construction accident lawsuit initiated by plaintiff Jose Hualpa Chisag. Midas seeks judicial permission to amend its pleading to include an affirmative defense and a counterclaim for fraud against Mr. Chisag, arguing that the plaintiff intentionally misrepresented and exaggerated his injuries. Midas alleges that Chisag, who initially sustained only a minor wrist fracture, fraudulently sought extensive medical treatment, including an unnecessary cervical fusion surgery, to maximize the value of his claim. The...
2025-11-2512 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E50 TPLF Discovery Allowed In Systemic Fraud CaseSend a textThis episode of the Deep Dive takes look at the official decision and order from the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, First Judicial Department. This appellate ruling addresses an appeal in the case of Steven Antonio Cadena Lituma et al. v. Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC et al. The court unanimously affirmed a lower court's order that granted the defendants' motion to vacate the note of issue and ordered further discovery. As you'll hear, the justices agreed that unusual and unanticipated circumstances, including evidence of suspected fraud connecting t...
2025-11-2110 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E49 Bronx Judges = Consultant PaydaysSend a textThe Deep Dive looks into a pattern of significant spending by winning Bronx Civil Court judicial candidates on two political consulting firms, London House and Collado Consultants & Company, which are closely linked to Bronx Democratic Party chair Jamaal Bailey. An analysis of campaign disclosures reveals that since 2021, these firms have collected nearly half of the total campaign spending by successful candidates, often in races where the primary election was canceled due to a lack of competition. This arrangement suggests that hiring these specific, party-connected consultants is a de facto requirement for securing t...
2025-11-1215 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E48 Amending Answer with Fraud Defenses - Taveras v Tuck It AwaySend a textThis episode of the Deep Dive discusses an excerpt from a judicial opinion issued by the Appellate Division, First Department of the New York Supreme Court, decided on November 6, 2025, concerning the case of Taveras v Tuck-It-Away Assoc., L.P. The court unanimously affirmed a lower court's order that permitted the defendants, The Trustees of Columbia University, to amend their verified answer to include additional affirmative defenses centered on allegations of fraud and fraud on the court. The appellate decision justifies this allowance by noting that the plaintiff's testimony appeared inconsistent with evidence, particularly regarding...
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iFraud Deep DiveS1 E47 - Debate Fraud of Not - Sholom, et al v Alexios Apazidis, MDSend a textThis Deep Dive Debate our hosts take their positions on a dispute within a larger civil action in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Queens, involving Shawna Levy, Sholom Day Care, Inc., David N. Kushmakov, Ian Davey, and Alexios Apazidis, MD. Position 1: Argues that the Sholom Day Care, In,, et al. have standing for fraud and violation of General Business Law (GBL) § 349 are legally sufficient and adequately pleaded. Position 2: Holds that the Counterclaim Defendant's (Alexios Apazidis, MD) motion to dismiss the counterclaims, asserting that the Sholom Parti...
2025-11-0816 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E46 ATRA Report on Systemic Fraud Threating our Legal SystemSend a textThe Deep Dive discusses excerpts from an American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) report titled "Sanctionable" outline a growing concern over unsupported, exaggerated, and fraudulent claims within the civil justice system, particularly in personal injury and mass tort litigation. Discussing the various schemes, such as staged automobile accidents and the fabrication of injuries, citing numerous instances where these actions led to criminal prosecutions and the filing of civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) actions by businesses and insurers seeking to recover damages. Furthermore, the report addresses the significant problem of unsupported claims in multidistrict l...
2025-11-0119 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E45 NY Fraudemic - Organized Crime, Nuclear Verdicts and the Law Bankrupting the Big AppleSend a textThis episode of the Deep Dive is an extensive overview of New York City's classification as a "Judicial Hellhole" due to rampant lawsuit abuse, which has made is the epicenter of the national "Fraudemic". In fact, New York has its own specific "NY Fraudemic" label tied to its systemic fraud schemes, particularly within the construction and automobile insurance industries. Exploiting laws like the Scaffold Law and the state's No-Fault system. Our source highlights the prevalence of nuclear verdicts and various forms of litigation including ADA lawsuits, asbestos litigation, and no-injury consumer class actions, which con...
2025-10-2820 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E44 The Anatomy of a RICO Fraud Case - Merchants Insurance v Multiple DefendantsSend a textThis episode of the Deep Dive we dive into the latest RICO suit filed in the ongoing battle against insurance fraud. Filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York by Merchants Mutual Insurance Company against numerous defendants, including law firms, medical practices, and individual doctors. This civil action, brought under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), alleges that the defendants participated in a large-scale "Fraud Scheme" operating since at least 2018. The core allegation is that the defendants formed an "association-in-fact enterprise" to recruit claimants, stage accidents, u...
2025-10-2118 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E42 Pre-planned Fraud or Moral AwakeningSend a textThis episode of discusses the Brody Law Group's letter to the Kings County Supreme Court and an excerpt of a deposition transcript from non-party witness Jeiner Barboza. The letter, dated October 16, 2025, from Scott A. Brody, advocates for a pending motion to dismiss the underlying personal injury action, Candor v. QB Development Owner LLC and Omnibuild Construction Inc., alleging that the plaintiff, Freddy Daniel Moyano Candor, engaged in fraudulent conduct. To support this claim, the letter introduces the transcript of Jeiner Barboza's deposition, which contains testimony suggesting that Candor intentionally staged his accident due to a...
2025-10-1711 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E43 Weiner vs NYS Office of Professional MIsconductSend a textOn this episode we dive into an excerpt from a New York State Appellate Division decision in the case Matter of Weiner v New York State Board for Professional Medical Conduct, which was decided on October 16, 2025. As a reminder Dr. Weiner is the co-owner of Allboro Medical, a facility that has alleged ties to Russian organized crime and MS-13. However, we are focusing on the proceeding initiated by doctor Kevin Weiner, challenging the determination of a Hearing Committee that suspended his medical license for two years due to sustained charges of professional medical misconduct. We...
2025-10-1715 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E41 Enforcement Request Against Construction Accident FraudSend a textThis Deep Dive addresses requests made by a staged accident coalition in NY to the U.S. Attorneys for the Eastern District of New York (EDNY) and the Southern District of New York (SDNY), respectfully urging both offices to prioritize enforcement against organized schemes involving staged or fabricated construction-site accidents. The coalition representing New York's business, construction, and insurance communities claims that a profit-driven conspiracy, potentially involving organized crime, is fabricating falls and utilizing unnecessary medical procedures to inflate damages under New York Labor Law, leading to drastically increased insurance costs. The letters request...
2025-10-1614 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E40 Deceit and SLAPP Wars When Insurers Sue Lawyers Medical FraudSend a textToday's Episode of The Deep Dive explores a contentious lawsuit in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Kings, involving the Union Mutual Fire Insurance Company against Michael Mahan, Esq., "John Doe, Esq.," and William Schwitzer & Associates, P.C. We discuss the Defendants' Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Dismiss, arguing for the dismissal of claims, including violations of Judiciary Law § 487 and aiding and abetting fraud, by characterizing the suit as an unlawful Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP) intended to bully defense counsel. Then we'll dive into t...
2025-10-0813 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E39 The $800K Settlement Case High Interest Funders and The ConSend a textThis episode of the Deep Dive discusses the lawsuit Cecilia Okoroama v. Alla Kleban, Esq., et al., currently before the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Queens. The first document, an Affidavit of Plaintiff in Opposition of the Motion to Dismiss, details the plaintiff's claims that her attorneys, Alla Kleban and Eric Subin, allegedly pressured her into predatory legal funding agreements with high-interest rates, sometimes exceeding 600%, by disguising loans as sales of property and breaching their fiduciary duties, resulting in a significantly reduced settlement payout. The...
2025-10-0712 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E38 Briefcase Full of CashSend a textThis Episode we dive into a complex legal dispute between two New York personal injury law firms, Ginarte Gallardo Gonzalez & Winograd, LLP and William Schwitzer & Associates, P.C. The allegations are that William Schwitzer engaged in client poaching from Joseph Ginarte by offering clients a "briefcase full of cash," specifically $2,000 or $3,000, and free Uber rides to switch attorneys. While Schwitzer's firm characterized these allegations as "baseless" and motivated by "professional jealously," later documents confirm the existence of a Settlement Agreement and General Release dated January 17, 2023, which resolved the underlying action. However, a letter from...
2025-10-0313 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E37 The $20 Billion Crime - How Organized Crime Rings Exploit Medical MillsSend a textIn this episode, we take a hard look at the pervasive and costly issue of insurance fraud through staged accidents. These schemes, often orchestrated by organized criminal rings with the help of complicit attorneys and medical providers, cost the industry billions each year and drive up premiums for everyday policyholders.We explore why commercial vehicles are prime targets due to their high policy limits, and we spotlight several massive fraud rings that have made headlines. To frame the issue, we even touch on how insurance fraud...
2025-09-2418 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E36 Unmasking The Grassroots Illusion: The Workers Rights AllianceSend a textThis Deep Dive is based off an editorial alleging the Workers Rights Alliance (WRA) is not a genuine advocacy group, but rather a fabricated public relations tool. The document claims the WRA was established in February 2025 with no prior history or verifiable presence, suggesting it was created to counter the efforts of the iFraud Foundation. Furthermore, it accuses Glick Strategy, Inc. of being the true force behind the WRA, citing financial connections, website creation, and the promotion of WRA content through Glick Strategy's accounts. The editorial highlights a lack of transparency within the WRA...
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iFraud Deep DiveS1 E35 Defamation vs Privilege a Deep Dive DebateSend a textWelcome to iFraud's Deep Dive Debate. Our hosts address a legal dispute where on once side we have Alexandre B. de Moura and his legal team with allegations of defamation against the Willis Law Group and associated entities. Dr. Alexandre B. de Moura claims that the defendants initiated a frivolous RICO action against him and the New York Spine Institute, then publicly disseminated false and damaging statements through social media and other channels, accusing him of participating in a "massive fraud scheme." On the other side, we have The Willis Law Group, who...
2025-09-1617 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E34 Unmasking the Worker's Rights AllianceSend a textThis deep dive is based off an op-ed that scrutinizes a New York-based organization calling itself the “Workers Rights Alliance,” raising concerns about its legitimacy. The article highlights the group's striking resemblance in name to a reputable Washington State nonprofit, suggesting an attempt to borrow credibility. However, the New York entity lacks verifiable legal status, with no records found in IRS or New York state databases. Furthermore, its online presence is sparse and anonymous, offering no details on leadership or a clear mission. The author implies that thes...
2025-09-1213 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E33 Pincushion: Immigrant Injuries and Legal Medical ProfiteeringSend a textThis Deep Dive based on an article from Legal News, details a concerning trend in New York's legal and medical systems, focusing on how undocumented immigrants are allegedly exploited in personal injury lawsuits. It highlights cases where individuals, like Julio Cesar Puac, who sustain minor workplace injuries, are purportedly subjected to numerous medically unnecessary surgeries by doctors with ties to plaintiff attorneys. These procedures, often based on disputed radiology diagnoses, are said to inflate the value of lawsuits under New York's unique "Scaffold Law," turning simple claims into multi-million dollar cases. The article suggests...
2025-09-1019 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E32 NY Injury Lawyers - The New Ellis IslandSend a textThis Deep Dive reviews how injury lawyers have become the new Ellis Island! We examine New York's controversial legal landscape, particularly concerning personal injury lawsuits filed by undocumented immigrants. We look at how plaintiff lawyers, often in collaboration with lenders and medical providers, allegedly exploit New York's unique Scaffold Law and lax workers' compensation regulations. This system, which some insurers label a racketeering conspiracy, involves high-interest loans to plaintiffs, potentially unnecessary medical procedures, and significantly inflated settlement values, with a substantial portion of...
2025-09-0416 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E31 The Ghost Checks - Theft of Deceased WC PaymentsSend a textThis 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 uncovered when the insurance company, NJM, obtained Chaney's death certificate after repeated unsuccessful attempts to contact her. Magpie pleaded guilty to grand and petit larceny, agreeing to probation and restitution, with the potential to withdraw his felony plea...
2025-09-0215 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E30 - You Can't Do That: Allegations and Amendment to PleadingSend a textThis 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 unsubstantiated RICO allegations against the firm and Plaintiff. Additionally, the affirmation opposes Defendant's request for a change of venue based on counsel's marriage to a judge. What did the court decide? Let's dive in.Support the s...
2025-09-0213 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E29 Provider Death Rattle? High Stakes Fight over WC and RacketeeringSend a textThis 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 insufficient documentation to support medical necessity. Dr. Lerman contests this decision, with unfounded claims of his own, asserting that the WCB was unduly influenced by self-interested insurance companies, specifically citing pending federal civil litigation involving what he c...
2025-08-2314 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E28 Under The Scalpel: Unmasking Medical Fraud, and the Fight for Healthcare IntegritySend a textRecently 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), engage in medically unjustified procedures, exhibit poor record-keeping, and engage in billing irregularities. We also dive into a report from the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS), which highlights the broader i...
2025-08-2119 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E27 Copy - Cut - Paste - CollusionSend a textThis 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 defendants, a law firm and two attorneys, knowingly presented false medical reports and affirmations prepared by Dr. Alexios Apazidis to bolster a damages claim in an underlying personal injury lawsuit. Despite being notified of...
2025-08-2017 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E26 Employers Paying The Price NYS S7950/A8429BSend a textThe 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 of interest within the proposed fraud assessment commission. Conversely, the legislative text of A8429-B outlines the bill's intent to establish a fraud assessment commission and a new assessment...
2025-08-1911 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E25 Surgical Lies and Systemic DeceptionSend a textThis 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 William Hodgson, along with Record Excerpts, detailing Ms. Hodgson's medical ordeal following a surgery performed by Dr. Alexios Apazidis. The affirmations recount how Dr. Apazidis allegedly instructed...
2025-08-1511 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E23 Uber's Amended NY ComplaintSend a textThis 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, to induce inflated settlements from Uber and other entities. Uber claims to be a victim of this widespread racketeering activity, which allegedly involves wire fraud, mail fraud, and bribery, leading...
2025-08-1426 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E24 Union Mutual First Amended Complaint v SubinSend a textThis 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 injuries, unnecessary medical treatments (including surgeries), and fraudulent billing practices. The plaintiff asserts violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act...
2025-08-1427 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E22 Broken Trust - NY Workers' Comp MD Authorization DenialSend a textThis 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 inadequate and inconsistent medical documentation, and engaging in billing irregularities. The denial is highlighting issues such as unnecessary procedures, failure to exhaust conservative treatments, improper documentation o...
2025-08-1318 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E21 Alabama Alleged Car Accident SchemeSend a textThis 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 "free" and inadequate medical treatment at SAMR, which then pressured them to sign retainer agreements with the associated law firms. Discussing the allegations that these firms maximized settlement values through inflated medical liens...
2025-08-1014 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E20 Exposing The Poisoned RecordSend a textThis 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 includes a "Neurolysis of Adhesions" billing, despite no difference in content.Support the show
2025-08-0913 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E19 RICO Reckoning: Fraud Rings, Subpoenas, and Legal ReformsSend a textThis 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 defense strategies against such fraud, and note the impact of legal reforms in Florida on reducing auto insurance costs. Lastly, we address a peculiar tactic used...
2025-08-0517 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E18 Statutes on Fraudulent ID and Government DeceptionSend a textThis 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 false statements or entries to federal agencies, healthcare fraud, and major fraud against the United States, particularly concerning large-value federal assistance or contracts. Finally, we discuss laws against possessing false papers to defraud the U.S. and penalties related...
2025-08-0412 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E17 Uber vs LA Law Group 7-21-25Send a textThis 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 minor traffic incidents involving Uber vehicles. Specifically, the suit claims attorneys directed clients to specific medical providers for unnecessary treatments and inflated billing on a lien basis, concealing secret agreements to discount these bills.Support the s...
2025-07-2419 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E16 Tradesman vs Subin 2nd Amendment ComplaintSend a textThis 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 complaint alleges a widespread fraud scheme involving staged construction accidents, fraudulent workers' compensation and personal injury claims, and unnecessary medical...
2025-07-2318 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E15 Hard To Believe This Is Reality - Union Mutual v Liakas First AmendmentSend a textGet 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 only refutes these points, asserting Union Mutual's direct injury as an insurer, they detail specific of the allegations and it details an unbelievable story of alleged fraud, connections, and an incredible and complex web...
2025-07-1922 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E14 Cry Havoc - KF Fraudemic UpdateSend a textThis 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
2025-07-1729 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E13 Enemy of My Enemy - Biondi v WingateSend a textThis 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 interference, defamation, unfair competition, civil RICO, and conspiracy, asserting that Wingate (WRSH) engaged in a systemic campaign of poaching clients through financial inducements and deceptive tactics. It further summarizes extensive discovery, including affidavits and depositions from both sides, which...
2025-07-1723 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E12 National Healthcare Fraud TakedownSend a textThis 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 additional $4 billion in fraudulent payments. It highlights various fraud types, such as transnational criminal organizations exploiting patient identities and AI, fraudulent wound care, prescription opioid trafficking, and telemedicine and genetic testing fraud. This collaborative effort by multiple federal and state agencies, including the FBI and HHS-OIG...
2025-07-1715 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E9 Benefits of Surveillance In Fighting FraudSend a textIn 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 claimsSupport the show
2025-07-1704 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E10 Liberty Mutual v PARS Medical PCSend a textThis 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 with engaging in an unlawful referral and kickback arrangement with numerous other clinics. These alleged fraudulent activities, including various injections and "surgeries" often performed under unnecessary anesthesia, led to Liberty Mutual being wrongfully induced into paying over $827,000 for...
2025-07-1718 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E11 Every Dog Has It's Day - Subin's Temporary VictorySend a textThis 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 adequately demonstrate direct injury and proximate causation as required under RICO law, finding their injuries too attenuated from the alleged fraud. Additionally, the court declined to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over the remaining state...
2025-07-1715 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E4 Congress Labor Law BillSend a textThis deep dive looks at the press release from Congressman Langworthy and the proposed changes to NY's Labor Law.Originally Aired: May 23, 2005Support the show
2025-07-1708 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E2 Holton v NYCTSend a textThis Deep Dive brings you up to speed on an excerpt from Holton vs NYC Transit Authority and the discussion over Dr. Gerling.We will look at the main points of discussion and unpack the important pieces providing you with a good understanding of the source material in this case.Originally Aired: May 12, 2025Support the show
2025-07-1710 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E5 Cyber Insurance and Third Party Litigation FundingSend a textToday's deep dive looks at how Third Party Litigation Funding or Litigation Financing are taking their toll on the Cyber Insurance industry. Originally Aired: May 29, 2025Support the show
2025-07-1718 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E3 Utica Mutual v SubinSend a textThis 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, 2025Support the show
2025-07-1720 min
iFraud Deep DiveS1 E1 Chubb Takes Stance on Litigation FinancingSend a textThis episode takes a look at the recent statements and calll to action by Chubb Insurance CEO Evan Greenberg.Originally aired: May 11, 2025Support the show
2025-07-1709 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E8 Tradesman v Schwitzer et. al.Send a textThis Deep Dive examines the Civil RICO suit filed by Roosevelt Road Re, Ltd. and Tradesman Program Managers, LLC against We'll discuss the mechanics, the players and breakdown this massive alleged fraud scheme. Support the show
2025-07-1721 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E7 NY Litigation Funding ActSend a textOn this episode of the Deep Dive we look at Lawsuit Lending (aka Third Party Litigation Funding or Litigation Financing) and the recent Consumer Litigation Funding Act - NY Senate Bill 1104A Support the show
2025-07-1721 miniFraud Deep DiveS1 E6 Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2023Send a textThis Deep Dive takes a look at bill HR 2542 otherwise known as the Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2023. What it's intended use is, where it is at today.Support the show
2025-07-1710 min
Data SkepticFraud NetworksIn this episode we talk with Bavo DC Campo, a data scientist and statistician, who shares his expertise on the intersection of actuarial science, fraud detection, and social network analytics. Together we will learn how to use graphs to fight against insurance fraud by uncovering hidden connections between fraudulent claims and bad actors. Key insights include how social network analytics can detect fraud rings by mapping relationships between policyholders, claims, and service providers, and how the BiRank algorithm, inspired by Google's PageRank, helps rank suspicious claims based on network structure. Bavo will also...
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