AI Lawsuits Against Insurers Signal Wave of Health Litigation

The increasing use of artificial intelligence and advanced technology in health care is setting into motion a wave of lawsuits that attorneys expect to grow in the months ahead.

Insurers Humana, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare are facing class actions from consumers and their estates for allegedly deploying advanced technology to deny claims.

The litigation comes amid increasing efforts from Congress and the Biden administration to develop a legal framework around the quickly expanding role of artificial intelligence in health care.

“AI is finding its way into every aspect of our lives. And regulators and legislators are trying to keep ...