iFraud Deep Dive
Welcome to iFraud Deep Dive, an official podcast series of the iFraud Foundation — where we tackle the toughest issues facing the property and casualty industry in the fight against fraud.
Each episode features in-depth conversations breaking down complex issues into easily consumable information that we can all understand. We explore the fraud landscape, expose emerging threats, and highlight actionable solutions. From staged accidents and collusive networks to litigation abuse and regulatory gaps, we go beyond the headlines to bring you the insights that matter.
Whether you’re a carrier, broker, employer, attorney, or regulator, if you’re committed to protecting the integrity of our industry then this podcast is for you.
Subscribe now and join us in building a smarter, stronger, fraud-resilient future.
Episodes
90 episodes
S2 E33 SLAPP Victory - Demoura v. The Willis Group & Tradesman
This court order from the Supreme Court of New York details the dismissal of a defamation lawsuit filed by an orthopedic surgeon against The Willis Law Group and their clients. The plaintiffs alleged that the defenda...
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Episode 33
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22:17
S2 E32 Deleting YouTube Video Causes Dismissal King v New York Foundling
On this episode of the iFraud Deep Dive, we examine a case that underscores a hard truth in modern litigation—your digital footprint can make or break your claim.At the center is a New York Supreme Court ruling stemming from a personal ...
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Episode 32
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23:11
S2 E31 The Not So Independent Medical Exam
Today’s Deep Dive is a reflection of the objectivity and neutrality the foundation stands for.Independent Medical Examinations and expert medical testimony are critical tools in claims defense. When done right, they bring clarity, credib...
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Episode 31
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18:47
S2 E30 Operation Sideswipe: Louisianna's Big Fraudemic Win
In this episode of Deep Dive, we take you inside one of the most disturbing and coordinated insurance fraud schemes ever uncovered in the United States—Operation Sideswipe.What started as suspicious crashes on the stree...
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Episode 30
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20:10
S2 E29 Union Mutual vs CitiMed Moves to Round 2
In this episode of Deep Dive, we break down a significant court ruling that keeps a high-stakes insurance fraud case alive in New York.At the center is a lawsuit brought by Union Mutual Fire Insurance Company against Citimed Complete Me...
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Episode 29
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24:27
S2 E28 Phantom Surgeries and Medical Factoring Fraud
What happens when a routine trip-and-fall case turns into something far more complex—something engineered?In this episode, we break down a legal filing out of the Supreme Court of the State of New York that pulls back the curtain on what...
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Episode 28
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16:48
S2 E27 Who Runs NYS? Hochul's Budget Scrapped
On this episode of the Deep Dive we discuss the NYS Senate's "One-House Budget Resolution". Every year in Albany, the most consequential policy battle in New York isn’t fought on the campaign trail — it happens inside the state budget. When the...
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Episode 27
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13:58
S2 E26 Union Mutual vs Kolb The $5M Fraud Suit
In this episode of the Deep Dive, we’re examining a federal court decision that sheds light on how insurers are increasingly using the courts to challenge alleged medical fraud schemes. At the center of the case is a lawsuit brought by Union Mu...
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Episode 26
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20:01
S2 E25 The Proposed NY Fraud Act
On this episode of the Deep Dive we’re breaking down a piece of proposed legislation that could mark a turning point in New York’s fight against staged accidents and fabricated injury claims — the FRAUD Act.As insurance premiums continu...
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Episode 25
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17:29
S2 E24 How A Grocery Trip Exposed Eight Figure Fraud
On this episode of the Deep Dive…We examine a powerful report challenging the defense industry’s long-standing habit of treating litigation fraud as just another cost of doing business. At the center is what’s been labeled the...
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Episode 24
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21:37
S2 E23 Data Busts The WC Claim Denial Myth
Fresh 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 B...
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Episode 23
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18:51
S2 E22 From Sidewalk Trip to RICO Conspiracy
On 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 th...
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Episode 22
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17:02
S2 E21 Reinsurers Cannot Sue Fraud Rings Under RICO
In 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...
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Episode 21
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18:16
S2 E20 The Surgeon, The Spine, and The Credibility Issue
Before 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 ...
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Episode 20
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18:27
S2 E19 Staged Crashes and the NY Fraud Tax
Right 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 Resear...
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Episode 19
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14:10
S2 E18 The Spinal Surgery Bait and Switch
On 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 in...
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Episode 18
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17:21
S2 E17 Lawyers Accused of Manufacturing Spinal Surgeries
This 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...
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Episode 17
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19:26
S2 E16 Caught Dancing While Claiming Disability
Right 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 a...
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Episode 16
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18:01
S2 E15 Liakas Law In City Hall
They 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 Mam...
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Episode 15
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15:08
S2 E14 Unnecessary Spinal Surgery & The Subin Blueprint
This 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 ...
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19:46
S2 E13 The Fraud Behind Your $4K Auto Insurance
This 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 lowe...
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Episode 13
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15:42
S2 E12 The Law Firm Monetizing Human Bodies GNY v Subin
This 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 Asso...
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Episode 12
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17:14
S2 E11 GNY Enters The Ring: RICO v Liakas
Buckle 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 s...
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Episode 11
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16:01
S2 E10 Uber & FedEx Joint RICO
This 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 pla...
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Episode 10
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14:58
S2 E9 Frank Carone Power Broker Under Investigation
This 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 C...
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Episode 9
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15:52