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: Virginia Structured Settlements
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Defendant Stephen Heretick, a structured settlement factoring company lawyer and elected official of the Virginia house of delegates is the sole objector to keeping the Dockery class action in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Heretick is the central figure in the alleged scheme says the Complaint.
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Joe Gargan, CEO of The Pension Company, pled guilty to embezzling $8 million meant for annuities funding minor settlements. This criminal act not only raised concerns among clients but also imposed additional costs on taxpayers. The case highlighted the need for escrow and proper safeguards to prevent similar fraudulent activity in structured settlements.
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Joe Gargan embezzled $6.925M from the United States plus more than $1M from a Westchester NY hospital, money earmarked for children. The United States transferred $15.925M to The Pension Company to purchase structured annuities and execute 6 settlement agreements from 2015-2019.
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Plaintiffs had sued a Mineola New York couple, individually and as guardians of for their deceased son, seeking recovery of $272,266.14 in overpaid life contingent structured settlement payments paid after the death of their son. The Complaint said Defendants refused to repay the $272,266.14
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Wilcac Structured Settlements, Inc. has filed a lawsuit against Canan and Hayrullah Ipek, seeking the recovery of $272,266.14 for overpaid benefits following their son Ekincan’s death in 2016. The overpayment occurred due to delayed notification of his passing, violating the structured settlement terms. The defendants are currently in settlement negotiations.
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The USDOJ Memorandum states that any broker being considered for selection should be required to verify at the time of selection that he or she meets the minimum qualifications set forth in 28 C.F.R. § 50.24(a).
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A structured settlement broker is a licensed and regulated professional who provides professional advice and places structured settlement annuities and may provide fianncial advice and placement of financial vehicles pursuant to professional licenses.
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“As is true with any party in litigation, the United States has the right to select its own experts and consultants, including annuity brokers, and to engage in frank and confidential discussions with its experts and consultants.”
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A jury doesn’t negotiate a settlement or its terms. A jury does not award a settlement.If you need help determining whether you received an award or a settlement, we can help