Watchdog Group Seeks To Invalidate Insurance Bulletins Allowing Policy Surcharges

( April 25, 2025, 10:45 AM EDT) -- LOS ANGELES — A consumer research and advocacy organization alleges in a California state court lawsuit that California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara exceeded his statutory authority by issuing two unlawful insurance bulletins that authorize member insurers of the California FAIR Plan to recoup assessments from policyholders and seeks a writ of mandate and injunction commanding Lara not to enforce the bulletins....