Insurance

Quackenbush’s Deals With Title Companies Raise Eyebrows

June 23, 2000  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">San Francisco Chronicle</p> <p>Still more questions popping up about Insurance Commissioner Chuck Quackenbush's self- serving use of nonprofit "consumer education'' foundations that were set up with penalty settlement funds collected from the state's title and insurance companies.</p>

Quackenbush Faces New Set Of Questions

June 21, 2000  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Legislators look at his links to title firms</h3><p class="source">San Francisco Chronicle</p> <p>State Insurance Commissioner Chuck Quackenbush, already in hot water for going soft on the insurance industry, is facing new questions on whether he went too easy on title and escrow companies accused of ripping off California's home buyers.</p>

Judge Orders Quackenbush’s Foundation to Shut Down

June 21, 2000  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">San Francisco Chronicle</p> <p>A Sacramento judge yesterday ordered a foundation set up by Insurance Commissioner Chuck Quackenbush to cease operations, saying continued management by the current board of directors would cause ``irreparable harm.''</p>

Low-Liability Auto Coverage Is A Good Deal–If You Don’t Have Much To Lose

June 16, 2000  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Los Angeles Times</p> <p>It would seem to be an ideal solution for cash-strapped drivers: Just as auto insurance premiums are poised to rise, the state is requiring insurance companies to offer a low-cost alternative.</p>

Lockyer: Quake-aid plan badly flawed — Court filing alleges foundation problems

June 16, 2000  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Sacramento Bee</p> <p>Legal documents filed Thursday by state Attorney General Bill Lockyer argue that a foundation set up by state Insurance Commissioner Chuck Quackenbush planned a "seriously flawed" and potentially "wasteful" effort to assist earthquake victims.</p>

Most in poll want insurance chief out

June 15, 2000  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Say Quackenbush should leave office in growing scandal</h3><p class="source">San Diego Union Tribune</p> <p>A majority of Californians have concluded that embattled Insurance Commissioner Chuck Quackenbush should be impeached, according to a new poll, the first to assess the damage of a scandal that has engulfed his office.</p>

Lawsuit seeks to make Quackenbush repay nearly $13 million in donations

June 15, 2000  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Sacramento Bee</p> <p>Two Los Angeles residents filed a lawsuit Wednesday seeking to force Insurance Commissioner Chuck Quackenbush and others to personally repay nearly $13 million they claim was misappropriated in settlements with insurance companies accused of mishandling c</p>

Time to speak the ‘I’ word

June 14, 2000  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Press-Enterprise Editorial</h3><p class="source">Riverside Press-Enterprise</p> <p>At this point, it would be foolhardy to predict that we've heard all we are going to hear about Insurance Commissioner Chuck Quackenbush.</p>

The Quackenbush affair: Earthquake victims remain at heart of scandal

June 14, 2000  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Bee Editorial</h3><p class="source">Sacramento Bee</p> <p>Something happened Monday to remind us what is at the heart of this scandal: real people, the thousands of victims of the Northridge earthquake. In a bold and controversial action, Sen. Martha Escutia released copies of preliminary Department of Insurance</p>

Limit on Class Action Suits Will Eviscerate Consumer Rights

June 14, 2000  ·  Jamie Court

<!-- excerpt --><p>This Thursday, the United States Senate Judiciary Committee will vote to limit the ability of injured consumers to band together to hold any corporation accountable through class action lawsuits.</p>

Senator releases confidential audits of Northridge insurers

June 13, 2000  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Associated Press</p> <p>Insurance Department auditors found patterns of stalling and lowballed settlement offers by four insurers handling Northridge earthquake-related claims, reports released Monday show.</p>

Reports on Quake Claims Made Public

June 13, 2000  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Insurance: Confidential records released by state Senate leaders show 20th Century, State Farm and Allstate mishandled hundreds of cases.</h3><p class="source">Los Angeles Times</p> <p>State Senate leaders Monday released confidential state reports showing that three of the nation's largest insurance companies--20th Century, State Farm and Allstate--mishandled hundreds of claims following the Northridge earthquake.</p>