UnitedHealth Sues Calif. Insurance Commissioner Jones Over $173M Fine
On Thursday, UnitedHealth Group filed a lawsuit against California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones (D) to block a $173.6 million fine imposed on the insurer for problems that occurred during an acquisition in 2005. The fine stems from issues with claims and policyholder applications when UnitedHealth bought PacifiCare in Cypress.
- "UnitedHealth Group Sues California Over Fine" (Terhune, Los Angeles Times, 7/10).