Case Result

Workers' Compensation Fraud

2020
Trial Verdict
Lafayette, Louisiana

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Case Details

Attorneys were able to reverse a default judgment, obtain a favorable ruling on 1208 fraud on the merits, and have that ruling affirmed on appeal before the Third Circuit, changing the law to allow retroactive forfeiture of benefits based on Worker’s Compensation fraud.

Additional Notes

Ruling Paves Way for Retroactive Forfeiture. This decision changed the law in the Third Circuit to more closely align with other circuits on retroactive forfeiture of benefits for Worker’s Compensation fraud, allowing employers and carriers to avoid paying back pay and medical bills in successful fraud rulings.

Allen & Gooch

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Allen & Gooch

Lafayette, Louisiana
19 attorneys
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