According to a report from the San Francisco Chronicle, a California sheriff’s correctional officer is in custody on suspicion of workers’ compensation fraud, booked on eight counts of insurance fraud.
It is alleged the individual made a workers’ compensation claim to the county stating he injured himself while fighting with an inmate.
An investigation determined the man’s version of how the injury happened was false, according to a statement released by the local sheriff and district attorney. (workersxzcompxzkit)
Authorities report the man was treated for the same injury by his personal doctor two days prior to the reported the workers’ comp claim to the county.
Author: Robert Elliott, J.D.
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