Californian Finds Fraud Case an Expensive Matter

For one Californian, his time allegedly running a fraud scam is over.

California Department of Insurance investigators recently arrested Mitchell Lee King, 53, for alleged healthcare disability fraud and charged him with 19 felony counts including grand theft, forgery, filing a false claim and providing a material misstatement.

Investigators allege King received more than $20,000 not owed to him.

“Putting a stop to health insurance fraud is vital to the well-being of California’s economy,” said Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones. “Every successful case is a win for consumers who ultimately end up paying for fraud when the losses are passed along though higher premiums.”

Over the course of four years, King filed disability claims with his insurer stating he was not working.

Forged Physician’s Statements Part of the Case

King’s assertion was supported by forged physician’s statements and falsified statements from his employer authorizing his total disability.

The investigation revealed King’s forgery and fraudulent claims. Based on the false documents provided, King received more than $20,000 from his insurer, which he allegedly used to pay off his vehicle loan.

King was booked into the Los Angeles County Inmate Reception Center with bail set at $290,000. If convicted on all counts, King faces a maximum of 16 years in state prison.

This case is being prosecuted by the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office.

Author Kori Shafer-Stack, Editor, Amaxx Risk Solutions, Inc. is an expert in post-injury response procedures and part of the Amaxx team helping companies reduce their workers compensation costs by 20% to 50%. www.reduceyourworkerscomp.com. Contact: kstack@reduceyourworkerscomp.com.

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