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: Risks of Investing in Structured Settlement Payments
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The Barber case highlights the predatory practices of structured settlement factoring companies targeting a minor, Zach Barber, whose settlement was exploited for his father’s debts. Despite court orders protecting Zach, companies like Pinnacle and Sempra circumvented regulations, causing significant financial harm. This tragic situation serves as a cautionary tale for investors in structured settlements.
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Investing in structured settlement receivables offers limited privacy and is often unregulated, exposing investors to significant risks. Legal issues can arise, including exposure of personal names in court records, leading to costly litigation and potential loss of investments. Caution is essential, as protective measures may fail in court.
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An investor who has a purchased a number of factored structured settlement payment streams shared that recent turnover in payment servicers resulted in his acquired payments being delayed sometimes for several months. .When you buy a legitimate annuity, there is no payment servicing.
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The Maryland Court of Special Appeals has reversed a trial judge’s approval of a class action settlement with victims of an exploitative lead paint settlement scheme, finding the parties could not bargain away the Maryland Consumer Protection Division’s right to seek restitution from the company.