Louisiana insurance commissioner rips ruling against insurance fraud fine

Insurance News Net, February 4, 2025

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple said his office will continue to pursue an insurance fraud case despite a Friday ruling against his office.

The Division of Administrative Law ruled that the Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) did not have jurisdiction to issue the cease-and-desist orders and fines former Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon issued to Texas law firm McClenny, Moseley & Associates (MMA) and members of its senior leadership team in 2023.

“The LDI had authority to investigate and issue administrative actions against MMA in 2023 for committing fraud in the insurance claim process,” Temple said. “I respect the judge, but I disagree with her ruling in this case, and I will work with and encourage the Louisiana Department of Justice to pursue MMA for its criminal activities.”

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