Griffin Systems, Inc. v. Washburn

Appellant, Griffin Systems, Inc. (Griffin), brings this appeal seeking reversal of a cease and desist order issued by the Illinois Department of Insurance (the Department), and affirmed after review by the trial court. The trial court agreed with the Department’s finding that Griffin was engaged in the selling of insurance without a certificate of authority.

The Department’s cease and desist order prohibits Griffin from distributing its “Vehicle Protection Plan” (plan). Griffin was marketing the plan to Illinois residents who had recently purchased new automobiles. Under the plan, consumers…