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Washington Dairy Worker Charged in $122K Workers’ Comp Scam

Insurance Journal

A Washington farmhand faces felony charges for reportedly stealing more than $122,000 workers’ compensation benefits. Efrain Alatorre Camarena was charged with felony theft for allegedly collecting workers comp payments while discreetly working at another dairy farm. A Washington State Department …

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California Labor Commissioner Cites 19 Car Washes $1.3M for Violations

Insurance Journal

million in fines for wage theft restitution and civil penalties against 19 car washes in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County and in Orange County. The California Labor Commissioner’s Office issued $1.3 The LCO reportedly found that the …

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CEO of Large California Vocational School in Court on 23 Charges of Insurance Fraud

Insurance Journal

The CEO of one of California’s largest vocational return to work counseling centers appeared in court this week after being charged with 23 felony counts including insurance fraud, theft and forgery. Hazel Ortega, 53, of La Habra, was charged after …

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Washington Workers’ Comp Scam Exposed by Gym Trips

Insurance Journal

A Washington man is being charged in a felony in a $28,000 workers’ compensation scam after a trip the gym seemingly exposed him. Omid Mohammadi Dashti, 41, of Renton, was charged with one count of first-degree theft. He’s accused of …

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Insurance Considerations When Expanding Your Business to a New Location

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

Key policies to review and update include: Commercial Property Insurance to protect your new location against physical damage from fire, vandalism, theft, or natural disasters. Workers Compensation Insurance to cover employee injuries on the job. If youre leasing, your landlord may require proof of coverage before signing a contract.

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How Do You Know What Commercial Insurance Products Your Business May Benefit From?

Paragon Independent Insurance Agencies

If you own a physical location, commercial property insurance can help protect your building, inventory, and equipment from fire, theft, or natural disasters. If you have employees, securing workers’ compensation insurance can provide financial support for medical bills and lost wages if a workplace injury occurs.

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The Little Known “Authorized Vehicle Rule” in Workers’ Compensation

New Jersey Workers' Comp

I had the pleasure of Speaking on Law Day in Plainfield Workers’ Compensation Court on May 1, 2024 and wanted to share with readers part of the discussion in our session, namely the discussion of the New Jersey authorized vehicle rule contained in N.J.S.A. The Judge of Compensation dismissed the case.