Florida workers’ compensation fraud News

Florida Construction Owner Accused of Not Paying $95K in Workers’ Comp Premiums

A construction company owner was arrested last month for workers’ compensation premium fraud after allegedly concealing payroll information to avoid paying more than $95,000 in workers’ compensation premiums. According to the Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS), Everardo Borettini, the …

20 People Arrested in Florida in ‘Operation Hot Water’ Workers’ Comp Fraud Sting

Twenty individuals were arrested in Florida in a workers’ compensation insurance fraud sting operation involving unlicensed contractors in Pasco County in “Operation Hot Water,” according to a statement from Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis on Sept. 27. The …

Miami Roofing Company Owners Arrested Over $1 Million Workers’ Comp Scam

Owners of a Miami roofing company have been accused of concealing nearly $1.2 million in payroll on their workers’ compensation policy renewal application in an alleged attempt to illegally lower their premium costs, according to Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis. …

Florida Busts Major Workers’ Comp Fraud Scam Involving Multiple Shell Companies

Six Central Florida insurance fraud arrests that break down an elaborate Central Florida workers’ compensation insurance fraud scheme were made this week, according to an announcement by Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater. An investigation led by the Department of …

Florida Division of Insurance Fraud Makes Arrests in Workers’ Comp Fraud Scam

The Florida Department of Financial Services’ Division of Insurance Fraud (DIF) has arrested Juan C. Garcia, owner of Construction Forever LLC, for his involvement in a workers’ compensation insurance fraud scheme. The investigation conducted by DIF revealed that Garcia provided …