Whether you agree with the Iraq War or not, one thing is certain: There is fraud going on and your tax dollars are being spent. Of the approximately $350 billion (give or take) spent so far by the United States […]
The recent publication of a report detailing the results of an investigation of Usana Health Sciences done by Barry Minkow, Fraud Discovery Institue, and other professionals has prompted some criticism. One criticism I’ve seen is the fact that *gasp* the […]
Today a judge did not allow a Hurricane Katrina class action lawsuit against State Farm Insurance to proceed. The judge said that even though the lawsuits appear to have similar facts (i.e. all properties were destroyed during Hurricane Katrina) they […]
In response to the investigative report about Usana Health Sciences issued by Barry Minkow and Fraud Discovery Institute, Dave Andereton of the Deseret Morning News reports the following: “Minkow is simply looking to line his pockets based upon a hodgepodge […]
UPDATE: The judge in this case quickly threw out all of Usana’s claims against Barry Minkow, except one. That final cause of action was settled with Usana paying Barry Minkow $200,000. In exchange, Minkow agreed to remove from the internet […]
Former American Family Insurance agent Nancy Paquette was found guilty of 104 criminal counts – 52 counts of forgert and 52 counts of identity theft. Paquette established dozens of fraudulent insurance policies in order to receive commissions and bonuses, as […]
This news really hits home with me. I was a probation officer a long time ago. I supervised adult offenders, most of whom were on probation for domestic violence, other physical assaults, or drug dealing. I had a few on […]
Plastic surgery patient Georgette Gilbert was unhappy with her results, and started a website called My Surgery Nightmare. On the site, she detailed her experience with Dr. Jonathan Sykes, including before and after photos. She had an endoscopic browlift, lower […]
The list of companies involved in stock option backdating and related investigations continues to grow. The Wall Street Journal currently lists more than 120 companies under scrutiny, including the likes of UnitedHealth, Broadcom, Apple, and Home Depot. These companies are […]
