Structured Settlements 4Real®Blog 2026
Structured settlements expert John Darer reviews the latest structured settlements and settlement planning information and news, and provides expert opinion and highly regarded commentary. that is spicy, Informative, irreverent and effective for over 20 years.
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Category: QSF Industry
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Qualified Settlement Funds (QSFs) offer temporary flexibility for plaintiffs but are not meant for prolonged use or speculative investments. Their purpose is to allow time for resolving liens and making informed decisions. However, misuse can arise through extended duration and inappropriate investment practices. QSFs should close once their objectives are met.
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The case Miller v Town of Glenrock centers on a dispute over compliance with the Wyoming Public Records Act. Plaintiff Stephen Miller seeks records related to Qualified Settlement Funds, alleging withholding by the Town. The court has granted limited discovery to enhance transparency, rejecting the Town’s objections and emphasizing the necessity for clear access to…
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Flatirons Bank has sued Eastern Point Trust Company, accusing it of hindering its entry into the qualified settlement fund market through unfair competition tactics. Eastern Point countersued, alleging trade secret misappropriation and conspiracy among multiple parties. The case highlights critical issues surrounding intellectual property and competitive practices in the QSF industry.
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The complaint alleges a conspiracy called “Justice Escrow” aimed at injuring Eastern Point through the theft of proprietary information. The complaint alleges that “this action arises from Flatirons (Bank), FBHC, Krochuk, and Trellis, together with Nicholas Coccimiglio and his agent(s)
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Coal Creek Law of Cheyenne WY announced, on behalf of Eastern Point Trust Company, final resolution of intellectual property infringement claims brought by Eastern Point against the Town of Lovell, WY including evidence of Lovell’s infringement of Eastern Point’s Intellectual Property..