On April 29th, 2021, the Special Investigative Unit of RJN Investigations, Inc., was notified by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office regarding the successful prosecution in the case of People of California vs. J. Ridge. In this case, the claimant worked as a police officer with the City of Santa Ana.
Former Police Officer Convicted of Insurance Fraud By Orange County District Attorney’s Office
San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office Files Felony Insurance Fraud Charges
On April 12th, 2021, the Special Investigative Unit of RJN Investigations, Inc., learned that the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office had filed felony insurance fraud charges based upon submission of a documented referral. In this particular case, the claimant worked as a full-time school custodian.
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.
Sacramento County District Attorney Office Files Two Felony Insurance Fraud Counts
On March 8th, 2021, the Special Investigative Unit of RJN Investigations, Inc. was informed that the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office had formally filed felony insurance fraud charges based upon a documented referral submitted.
In this particular case, the claimant worked as an Emergency Department Technician at a local hospital.
Riverside County District Attorney’s Office Issues Felony Arrest Warrant
On February 22nd, 2021, the Special Investigative Unit of RJN Investigations, Inc. was notified by the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office regarding the filing of three felony charges based upon submission of a documented referral.
In this particular case, the claimant was employed by the Department of Social Services as an In-Home Care Provider.
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.
City Equipment Operator Takes A Plea for Insurance Fraud
On December 23rd, 2020, the Special Investigative Unit of RJN Investigations, Inc., was notified by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office regarding the successful prosecution in the case of People of California vs. W. Hanke.
In this particular case, the claimant was employed as a City Equipment Operator who alleged to have suffered an upper extremity injury while working.
Lying About Prior Injuries Results in Three Felony Counts of Insurance Fraud
On December 6th, 2020, The Special Investigation Unit of RJN Investigations, Inc. was formally notified by California Department of Insurance Fraud Division as to the arraignment of the claimant based upon a documented referral submitted to their office.