Louisiana: Agent Allegedly Provided Fake Proofs of Insurance

A Ville Platte, La., insurance agent has been issued a cease and desist order, summary suspension of his licenses and fine notice for allegedly providing fraudulent proofs of insurance.

The Louisiana Department of Insurance reported that John Melvin Lavergne, was served with an order to cease and desist from engaging in the business of insurance, a six-month summary suspension of his licenses and a $16,500 fine notice. His agency, Lavergne’s Insurance Agency, was also issued a cease and desist order and summary suspension.

Lavergne is alleged to have provided fraudulent proof of insurance to the Lafayette Department of Motor Vehicles on four occasions.

Department records show that Lavergne was issued a Casualty, Property and Vehicle Physical Damage license in April 1977 which is valid through April 2011; and a Life, Accident & Health license in May 1973 which is valid through April 2010. His licenses will be summarily suspended for six months from the current action unless a hearing is requested with the Department.

Source: Louisiana Department of Insurance, www.ldi.state.la.us