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COMBATING
STAGED CONSTRUCTION SITE
ACCIDENTS

in the news

Welcome to "Combating Staged Construction Site Accidents," the Andromeda Advantage site dedicated to exploring the phenomenon of staged incidents on construction sites.

 

In this space, we'll dive into the latest articles, expert opinions, and real-life case studies that shed light on this critical issue.

 

From uncovering the motives behind these acts to discussing their impact on worker safety, the industry, and our city, our goal is to inform, educate, and spark meaningful conversations, bringing awareness and advocating for safer, more transparent practices in the construction world.

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January 30, 2025

ENR

Immigrants, Accidents and Lawsuit Loans: Does NY Need New Rules?

November 21, 2024

Business Insurance

Captive sues over alleged staged construction accidents in New York

November 20, 2024

AIRROC

Legends of the Fall – Recent Developments That May Turn the Tide on NY Labor Law Construction Claims

November 12, 2024

Empire Report

‘Fraudemic’ Leaves Migrants Injured While Shady Lawyers, Lenders, and Medical Mills Cash In

September 11, 2024

Claims Pages

Insurers Boost Use of RICO Lawsuits to Combat Staged Personal Injury Claims

September 6, 2024

ABC NEWS 7

Law firm seeks to walk away from hundreds of lawsuits after Eyewitness News investigation

September 5, 2024

THE HATCH INSTITUTE

Scam City - This under-the-radar "tax" is a big reason why housing costs are soaring

August 14, 2024

Insurance Insider

Tradesman Rico suits a "wake-up call" to NY insurers and defense bar

June 18, 2024

MARKET REALIST

MS-13, Russian Mobsters Forcing Immigrants into Dangerous Surgeries in Multi-Million Dollar Scam

June 16, 2024

New York Post

MS-13, Russian mobsters use migrants in elaborate injury scam — even getting spinal surgery to pull it off: sources

May 14, 2024

usattorneys.com

NY construction insurance fraud exposed

May 2, 2024

ABC NEWS 7

Imposter posed as Queens man for doctor's visits in 'fraudulent' construction fall claim

March 26, 2024

The Construction Broadsheet

Insurers file multimillion federal lawsuit claiming workers' comp fraud

March 21, 2024

New York Post

Unregulated NY lawsuit lending industry is causing ‘crisis’ in real estate world: Building, real estate groups

March 15, 2024

ABC NEWS 7

Construction workers faking falls on sites part of larger fraud scheme, lawsuit claims

March 11, 2024

Insurance Newsnet

Bill would create felony penalties for staged construction site accidents

March 8, 2024

ENR

New York Bill Would Create Felony Penalties for Staged Construction Site Accidents

February 24, 2024

SKYlines

Coalición de la Industria se Moviliza Contra el Fraude: Aseguradoras, Compañías de Seguros y Contratistas unen fuerzas para Combatir la Explotación de la Ley de Andamios de Nueva York

November 7, 2023

ABC NEWS 7

7 on Your Side Investigates: Fake construction falls in NY contributing to rise in rent, home costs

January 23, 2025

PIX11

New York State faces staged accidents, insurance costs rise

November 21, 2024

Work Comp Central

Civil RICO Complaint Alleges Scheme to Stage Construction Accidents

November 19, 2024

Insurance Journal

Insurer, Contractors Allege Staged Injury Claims Scheme Under New York Scaffold Law

November 8, 2024

SKYlines

Annual Meeting In Albany Focuses on Staged Accidents

September 10, 2024

ALM LAW.COM

Insurers Extend List of RICO Suits Alleging Widespread Fraud by New York Personal Injury Firms

September 6, 2024

Reuters

The impact of RICO lawsuits on bodily injury claims: guidance for insurers

September 3, 2024

Manhattan Institute

What Would New York City’s Housing “Moonshot” Look Like?

June 21, 2024

New York Post

MS-13's sick lawsuit scam is enabled by a perfect storm of bad NY laws

June 16, 2024

NEWSMAX

MS-13, Russian Mobsters Running NYC Personal-Injury Racket

May 22, 2024

SKYlines

"If these staged accidents continue unchecked, they will devastate the construction industry"

May 2, 2024

LEGAL NEWSLINE

N.Y. law firm accused of coaching workers during OSHA seminars to sue over fabricated injuries

April 2, 2024

ABC NEWS 7

Construction worker says his identity was stolen to file false workers' comp claim, lawsuit

March 25, 2024

Equipment World

Fake Falls Scam: 650-Plus Staged on N.Y. Construction Sites, Suit Alleges

March 20, 2024

Scottish Construction Now

And finally… catastrophe of a fall

March 12, 2024

Politics NY

Queens Assemblymember David Weprin sponsors bill that would make staged construction accidents a Class E felony

March 9, 2024

WMCA / AM570 - 102.3FM

Andriana Vamvakas, President of Andromeda Advantage on combating staged construction site accidents

March 8, 2024

Court Paper

To all our loyal customers,
As you may be aware, Tradesman Program Managers and Roosevelt Road Re have been conducting an in-depth investigation into potentially fraudulent claims. The investigation has included the review of numerous attorneys, medical providers and other peripheral parties related largely to New York City construction accidents.

February 24, 2024

SKYlines

Gangs, lawyers, and medical providers exploiting New York’s Scaffold Law by facilitating staged accidents.

November 26, 2024

ENR New York

Conspiracy to Fake Injuries Claimed by New York Contractors and Insurer Lawsuit

November 20, 2024

Claims Journal

Insurer, Contractors Allege Staged Injury Claims Scheme Under New York Scaffold Law

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November 18, 2024

Insurance Insider US

Ionian Re files second Rico suit alleging fraudulent accident scheme

October 4, 2024

ABC NEWS 7

7OYS investigation finds dozens of injury lawsuits from people living in same apartment buildings

September 6, 2024

The Center Square

New York courts urged to crack down on fraudulent injury lawsuits

September 6, 2024

WESTLAW TODAY

The impact of RICO lawsuits on bodily injury claims: guidance for insurers

August 22, 2024

Insurance Insider US

Opinion: What can the industry learn from the Tradesman cases?

June 21, 2024

New York Post

MS-13’s sick lawsuit scam is enabled by a perfect storm of bad NY laws

June 16, 2024

BREITBART

Report: Migrants, MS-13, and Russian Fraudsters Form Massive NYC Injury Insurance Scheme

May 22, 2024

SKYlines

Legislation To Halt the Epidemic of Staged Accidents Receives NY District Attorneys' Endorsement, Opposition by Unions

May 2, 2024

Spectrum News

New York insurance industry warns coverage crisis could be looming

March 26, 2024

D Magazine

The Local Firm Leading the RICO Case Against Dozens of New York Healthcare Defendants

March 25, 2024

CoStar

New York Real Estate Groups Seek End to Lending Practice Raising Insurance Costs

March 16, 2024

La Voce Di New York

Construction Workers Sued for Fraud for Faking Falls

March 12, 2024

QNS

Queens Assemblymember David Weprin sponsors bill that would make staged construction accidents a Class E felony

March 8, 2024

Daily Gazette

Bill would create felony penalties for staged construction site accidents

March 8, 2024

Insurance Newsnet

Bill would create felony penalties for staged construction site accidents [The Daily Gazette, Schenectady, N.Y.]

February 24, 2024

SKYlines

Industry Coalition Mobilizes Against Fraud: Underwriters, Insurers, and Contractors Unite to Combat Exploitation of New York's Scaffold Law

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