Allstate Files $2.1 Million Suit against DMEs

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — Allstate Insurance is looking to recover
$2.1 million against 37 New York area defendants in a lawsuit
alleging DME companies and wholesalers submitted fraudulent and
misleading bills. The complaint specifically cites 11 DME companies
owned by nine individuals, and 11 DME wholesale companies owned by
six individuals.

The suit is the second brought by the company in as many weeks;
Allstate filed a $4.7 million insurance fraud suit in New York
about two weeks ago.