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  • Case name:
    People v. Jones
    Date:
    05/04/2012
    Note:
    The conviction of a former Highway Patrol officer for workers' compensation fraud was upheld for a second time.
    Citation:
    F062094
    WCC citation:
    WCC 38922012 CA
  • Case name:
    People v. Kamal
    Date:
    11/29/2007
    Note:
    [Unpublished] Because the trial's outcome hinged on credibility factors, the prosecutor's improper attacks on appellant's credibility more likely than not affected the jury's deliberations and ultimate verdict. Appellant is therefore entitled to a retrial before a jury untainted by prosecutorial misconduct.
    Citation:
    B190006
    WCC citation:
    WCC 32832007 CA
  • Case name:
    People v. Lias
    Date:
    12/31/1969
    Note:
    The 4th District Court of Appeal upheld a sentence ordering a worker to pay restitution for investigatory expenses incurred over the course of her admittedly fraudulent claim — not just the expenses incurred after her doctor determined she was "miking it."
    Citation:
    E067278
    WCC citation:
    Super.Ct.No. RIF1500177
  • Case name:
    People v. Lucena
    Date:
    09/21/2010
    Note:
    The 3rd District Court of Appeal affirmed most of a trial court's decision that convicted June Ann Lucena of workers' compensation fraud, attempted perjury, theft by false pretenses, and false claims.
    Citation:
    C059767
    WCC citation:
    WCC 36722010 CA
  • Case name:
    People v. Montes
    Date:
    09/07/2011
    Note:
    A surgery center owner who helped defraud American International Group and Matrix Absence Management out of $1.4 million will get an additional 271 days of credit toward his sentence.
    Citation:
    G044451
    WCC citation:
    WCC 37982011 CA
  • Case name:
    People v. Moreno
    Date:
    02/08/2008
    Note:
    [Unpublished] 'Unless testimony is physically impossible or inherently improbable, testimony of a single witness is sufficient' to establish that Defendant had the requisite intent in making false statements for the purpose of obtaining workers' compensation benefits.
    Citation:
    E041868
    WCC citation:
    WCC 33152008 CA
  • Case name:
    People v. Navaei
    Date:
    01/19/2010
    Note:
    The court modified Navaei's probation conditions to be more specific.
    Citation:
    B210534
    WCC citation:
    WCC 35912010 CA
  • Case name:
    People v. Parede - unpublished
    Date:
    02/18/2021
    Note:
    A California appellate court upheld the sentence and conviction of a former office manager for his involvement in an illegal kickback operation.
    Citation:
    No. D076086
    WCC citation:
    No. D076086
  • Case name:
    People v. Peebles
    Date:
    07/17/2009
    Note:
    An appellate court upheld the convictions of a husband and wife who were convicted of more than 40 counts of insurance fraud in an unpublished decision.
    Citation:
    H031155
    WCC citation:
    WCC 35462009 CA
  • Case name:
    People v. Ryles
    Date:
    09/09/2010
    Note:
    Citation:
    B208070
    WCC citation:
    WCC 36672010 CA
  • Case name:
    People v. Straiton
    Date:
    01/12/2017
    Note:
    A California appellate court upheld an employer’s conviction for grand theft and failing to secure workers’ compensation insurance coverage for his consignment vehicle dealership.
    Citation:
    D070565
    WCC citation:
    Super. Ct. No. SCD254770
  • Case name:
    People v. Sun
    Date:
    05/06/2011
    Note:
    The 2nd District Court of Appeal affirmed the conviction of an Arcadia-based attorney for insurance fraud and unauthorized practice of law.
    Citation:
    B222420
    WCC citation:
    WCC 37612011 CA
  • Case name:
    People v. Svercsics
    Date:
    11/18/2011
    Note:
    Evidence supported a trial court's decision to convict an applicant of fraud and order $9,500 in restitution.
    Citation:
    D057111
    WCC citation:
    WCC 38282011 CA
  • Case name:
    Pereira v. WCAB
    Date:
    10/14/1987
    Note:
    Retroactive VRMA due if applicant QIW before prima facie showing of entitlement.
    Citation:
    196 Cal.App.3d 1
    WCC citation:
    WCC 3831987 CA
  • Case name:
    Perez v. WCAB
    Date:
    02/21/1984
    Note:
    Lack of evidence of special mission supports application of "coming and going" rule.
    Citation:
    152 Cal. App. 3d 60
    WCC citation:
    WCC 30421984 CA
  • Case name:
    Permanente Medical Group v. WCAB
    Date:
    05/21/1987
    Note:
    Lien claim filed after C&R approved denied as there are no funds on which to attach.
    Citation:
    52 CCC 220 (Writ Denied)
    WCC citation:
    WCC 28771987 CA
  • Case name:
    Perry v. WCAB
    Date:
    11/21/1972
    Note:
    Injured fireman entitled to full comp. for PD and paid leave of absence with no credit given to employer.
    Citation:
    28 Cal.App.3d 828
    WCC citation:
    WCC 27051972 CA
  • Case name:
    Peterson v. CIGA
    Date:
    01/26/2009
    Note:
    The California Insurance Guarantee Association owes the family of a deceased worker 10% annual post-judgment interest on a trial court's award of $257,072 because the 2004 order contained a specific formula for damages.
    Citation:
    C057814
    WCC citation:
    WCC 34852009 CA
  • Case name:
    Peterson v. State of CA., etc.
    Date:
    12/05/1995
    Note:
    Assessment of atty. fee only after employer files appl. for adjudication.
    Citation:
    60 CCC 1206 (En Banc)
    WCC citation:
    WCC 3651995 CA
  • Case name:
    Pettigrew v. WCAB
    Date:
    09/26/2006
    Note:
    The employee was not acting as a peace officer at the time he stopped at the accident as his job duties did not require him to stop and render aid.
    Citation:
    143 Cal. App. 4th 397
    WCC citation:
    WCC 31832006 CA

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