Pursued a commercial insured who was improperly underreporting payroll

On behalf of an insurance carrier, MARSHALL WALL (Raleigh) pursued a commercial insured who was improperly underreporting payroll in order to significantly lower workers’ compensation premiums.  MR. WALLwon Summary Judgment for breach of contract but continued to press claims for unfair trade practices and fraud.  Ultimately the insured’s answer was stricken for discovery violations.  After a judge denied the insured’s motion to set aside this order, the case was resolved and the insured paid virtually all of the money owed.