Navigating AI Errors: UnitedHealth Under Scrutiny
The estates of Gene B. Lokken and Dale Henry Tetzloff challenge UnitedHealth Group Inc.’s use of the flawed AI model, naviHealth predict. Accusing the insurer of denying care based on erroneous AI decisions, this class action seeks justice for elderly patients. As UnitedHealth denies wrongdoing, this case emerges as a litmus test, potentially shaping the accountability of companies deploying AI systems.
Automated Discrimination: State Farm’s Algorithmic Dispute
Jacqueline Huskey and Riian Wynn accuse State Farm’s claims processing algorithms of discriminatory practices against Black homeowners. Their claim delves into the secretive nature of automated claims reviews, spotlighting potential biases. As the legal battle unfolds, it stands as a stark reminder of the far-reaching consequences of algorithmic decision-making.
2024: A Class Action Onslaught
Anticipating a burst of class actions in the coming year, legal experts predict an upswing in cases targeting the misuse or development of generative AI solutions. Chuck Hollis from Norton Rose Fulbright forewarns that companies venturing into AI deployment may find themselves entangled in legal webs, facing claims ranging from data privacy breaches to civil rights violations.
Intellectual Property Clash: Authors vs. Tech Giants
John Grisham’s Reality Check: AI Meets Legal Thriller
