Press Releases

Health Care Provider Arrested and Facing Felony Charges

On May 28th, 2021, the Special Investigative Unit of RJN Investigations, Inc. was notified that the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has arrested and filed felony insurance fraud charges based upon a documented referral submitted. In this case, the claimant worked as a Health Care Provider in Los Angeles County.

Claimant Sentenced to 2 Years in Jail on Insurance Fraud Conviction

On March 24, 2021, the Special Investigative Unit of RJN Investigations, Inc. were notified the claimant entered a plea agreement with the Kern County District Attorney’s Office.

In this case, the claimant had filed a workers’ compensation claim against the employer for an injury to his left middle finger on October 11, 2018. The claimant received first aide care the same day and was discharged by October 18, 2018, with no restrictions.

Kern County District Attorney Files Multiple Felony Charges on Forklift Driver

On February 8th, 2021, the Special Investigative Unit of RJN Investigations, Inc. established that multiple felony charges were filed based upon the submission of a documented referral.

In this case, the claimant alleged he sustained an injury to his left middle finger after a pallet full of carrots weighing approximately 100 pounds slipped and smashed his left middle finger on October 11, 2018. The claimant received first aide care the same day and was discharged by October 18, 2018 with no restrictions.

Ventura County Firefighter Pleads Guilty to Insurance Fraud

On January 14th, 2021, the Special Investigative Unit of RJN Investigations, Inc. was notified of the successful prosecution in the case of People of California v P. Lieber as to felony workers’ compensation fraud in violation of Insurance Code section 1871.4(a). The claimant was sentenced to 90 days in jail and 24 months of felony probation.

Dental Assistant Pleads No Contest to One Count of Felony Insurance Fraud

On January 6th, 2021, the Special Investigative Unit of RJN Investigations, Inc. was formally notified by the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office as to the successful prosecution in the case of People of California v. E. Barajas. In this particular case, the claimant denied pre-existing issues and injuries to her low back to her industrial treating physicians as well as to the claim’s examiner.