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Usher’s insurance company does not intend to defend the performer in herpes lawsuits

August 10, 2017August 9, 2017 Logan B.

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The entertainer’s insurer does not feel obligated to pay his claims as he allegedly hid his condition from them. Usher’s insurance company alleges the singer failed to inform them that he had received a herpes diagnosis before he obtained coverage. As a result, the insurer states that should not have to pay his claims for the lawsuits filed against him from sexual partners to whom he did not disclose his condition. Documents filed in a Los Angeles Superior Court state that the insurers feel they are not obligated to provide…

Insurance nightmare faced by One Direction

April 3, 2014April 12, 2014 Julie Campbell

The “Mission: Impossible” inspired set for a promo shoot has produced complex issues. The popular English-Irish pop boy band, One Direction, was on the set of a promo shoot for their most recent fragrance brand, but it turns out that the set, which was themed in the style of “Mission: Impossible” presented a number of different problems and issues, that caused it to become an insurance disaster. The five entertainers faced death defying segments that finally required stuntmen to perform. The members of One Direction, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Zayn…

Insurance battle involving Michael Jackson’s family has finally settled

January 23, 2014January 21, 2014 Julie Campbell

The long running claim has now reached a settlement with Lloyds of London. Michael Jackson’s family has been wrapped up in an insurance battle since 2011, and has now reportedly come to a settlement with Lloyds of London for a figure that was lower than the $17.5 million that was expected from the estate of the King of Pop. Reports of this recent news have started coming in to suggest that the battle has finally come to a close. The insurance case started when Lloyds of London attempted to nullify…

Insurance news from Michael Jackson case could change industry

October 7, 2013October 5, 2013 Julie Campbell

Many feel that this case could alter the way that artists and concerts obtain their coverage. Though not seen as a part of the actual performance, coverage plays an enormous and vital role in making certain that a star will be able to be on stage, and the latest insurance news from Michael Jackson could play a sizeable role in the way that this process occurs from now on. These insurers are responsible for paying for times when the star can’t perform and when concerts are canceled. A jury in…

Life insurance policy on Jessica Simpson to be split between divorcing parents

April 29, 2013April 27, 2013 Julie Campbell

The massive policy first made headlines when it was discovered that it was taken out in secret. Jessica Simpson’s father, Joe Simpson, first made life insurance headlines when it was discovered that he had taken out a major life insurance policy on his daughter. Now, that coverage will be split in the divorce between Joe and Tina Simpson. If he had intended to be able to keep the life insurance to himself, he lost that opportunity as assets are being divided in his divorce proceedings. Now that the couple has…

Insurance news being made by Amy Grant and her father

April 12, 2013April 10, 2013 G. Turner

The Grammy award winning singer has announced her support for the NAIC in light of her dad’s health. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners has placed itself in the insurance news spotlight, as it makes headlines through the support that it has received through Amy Grant. The musician has been speaking about the importance of coverage to protect consumers against the unexpected. Grant has been making insurance news headlines as she highlights the benefits of purchasing policies to guard against damaging events. She explained that “Planning ahead and getting smart…

Insurance news for Morrissey is that he will not finish his American tour

March 25, 2013March 23, 2013 G. Turner

A series of health problems has meant that he cannot find the coverage he needs. Morrissey, the former front man for The Smiths, has announced his new insurance news, which is that he will not be able to complete his American tour due to the enormous medical costs that have been accumulating as a result of a number of health issues he has faced, including a stomach ulcer and a case of double pneumonia. Beyond the singer’s health, it was the bills that were building up that stood in his…