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Claimants case struck out at trial

Two genuine claimants seeking damages following a road traffic accident have had their case struck o...

Two genuine claimants seeking damages following a road traffic accident have had their case struck out at trial for colluding with two 'phantom' claimants. The judge concluded that the genuine claimants' collusion in the fraud meant they forfeited their right to compensation. Rob Smale, claims director of Fortis Insurance - which brought the case to court - said: "The industry has been working together for some time to ensure fraudulent claims do not increase costs for honest policyholders, and

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