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1 Liberty Insurance Corp. v. Techdan -- rank: 1000

... for fraud under the IFPA, workers’ compensation premium fraud under N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4, and common-law fraud. It also pled claims for ... The Court also reviews the relevant provisions of the WCA, N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4(a)(2) and (b). (pp. 23-27) 4. In ... evading the full payment of . . . premiums” for workers’ compensation insurance. N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4(a)(2), -57.4(b). That WCA provision authorizes ... Fisher, had engaged in a pattern of insurance fraud under N.J.S.A. 34:15- 57.4(b). It imposed compensatory damages against Techdan and Exterior ... for fraud under the IFPA, workers’ compensation premium fraud under N.J.S.A. 34:15- 57.4, and common-law fraud. It also pled claims for ... compensation insurance premiums is guilty of a fourth-degree offense. N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4(a)(2). The statute further provides that [a] ...

docket:	a-52-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-02-15
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2 FOURNIER TRUCKING, INC v. NEW JERSEY MANUFACTURERS INSURANCE COMPANY -- rank: 962

... that the policyholder had violated the workers' compensation fraud statute, N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4. Pursuant to that statute, the judge ordered the policyholder ... alleged that Fournier Trucking violated the civil liability portion of N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4, the workers' compensation fraud statute, and sought damages (count ... alleged that Fournier Trucking violated the civil liability portion of N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4, the workers' compensation fraud statute. F. NJM's Motion ... premium, and withheld information concerning the carriers, in violation of N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4. Regarding damages, the judge relied upon the following statutory ... to pay the sum due and owing plus simple interest. [ N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4(c)(3) (emphasis added).] Under that section of the ... for the carriers at issue. The judge also relied upon N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4(b), which allows an injured party to recover ...

docket:	a1353-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-04-09
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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3 NATALIE BELLINO v. VERIZON WIRELESS -- rank: 884

... essential elements required for the Act's anti-fraud provision, N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4, to negate a claimant's eligibility for benefits. In ... omissions that respondent alleges amount to fraud in violation of N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4. Having considered respondent's arguments in light of the ... be dismissed under the anti-fraud provision of the Act, N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4, because she had allegedly provided fraudulent information to her ... petition because she violated the Act's anti-fraud provision, N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4. We disagree. The anti-fraud provision establishes a fourth ... that claim for the purpose of wrongfully obtaining the benefits[.]" N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4(a)(1). Throughout the provision, the terms "purposely or ... for those terms in Chapter 2 of the Criminal Code. N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4(d). Respondent contends that the following part of ...

docket:	a1132-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-03-19
status:	published
citation:	435 N.J.Super. 85 86 A.3d 751
Document Size:	37857

4 LOUIS DUBREL v. MAPLE CREST AUTO GROUP -- rank: 756

... his petition with prejudice and terminating his benefits pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4(c)(1) following a bench trial. The Judge of ... for dismissal of petitioner's claim with prejudice pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4(c)(l) based on petitioner's testimony that after ... for the dismissal of petitioner's claim petition pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4(c)(1), which provides: If a person purposely or ... to constitute a serious violation per se for purposes of N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4(c)(1). Petitioner's egregious conduct mocks the authority ... of misconduct the Legislature sought to deter when it enacted N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4(c)(1). The court therefore dismissed petitioner's claim ... of his cervical spine, not all of his benefits under N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4(c)(l). We are satisfied the judge's ...

docket:	a3321-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-01-30
status:	unpublished
citation:
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5 Thisopinion shall not "constitute precedent or be binding upon any court Although it is posted on the internet, this opinion is binding only on the TERESA D'ANGELO v. ARCHDIOCESE OF NEWARK/CHRIST THE KING PREPARATORY SCHOOL - -- rank: 700

... Dr. Coblentz, petitioner's prior cervical MRI. The 3 See N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4(c)(1)(providing, '[i]f a person purposely or ... for filing a motion to dismiss for fraud pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:15- 57.4. Ordinarily, trial courts, including workers' compensation courts, possess wide ...

docket:	a1690-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-10-30
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	74557

6 MICHAEL P. JOHNSON - v. HAMILTON TOWNSHIP -- rank: 688

... petitioner's claim for temporary disability benefits because petitioner violated N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4(c)(1). That statute provides: If a person purposely ... testimony. Even if petitioner's misstatements satisfied the requirements of N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4(c)(1), that statute states that benefits "may" be ...

docket:	a0039-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-04-01
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	33398

7 JOHNNIE JACKSON - v. TOWNSHIP OF MONTCLAIR - -- rank: 669

... in order to secure workers' compensation benefits in violation of N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4 because he "denied prior knee problems, injuries or pain ... de Nemours , 147 N.J. 156 , 163 (1996). Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4(c)(1), a person who purposefully or knowingly makes ... sum plus simple interest to the employer or the carrier." N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4(c)(2). In the present case, there is competent ... the compensation judge's determination that petitioner's conduct violated N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4(c). That evidence included the similar MRIs, which were ...

docket:	a2212-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-07-05
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	30920

8 JOSE MOREIRA and ROSA GOMES v. CARLOS PEIXOTO -- rank: 635

... 1 to -30, and the Workers' Compensation Fraud Act (WCFA), N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4. VSC later filed a fourth-party complaint against Moreira ...

docket:	a5741-12
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-09-10
status:	Published
citation:
Document Size:	29557

9 JOHN J. MACHIAVERNA v. CITY OF NEWARK -- rank: 619

... and that petitioner violated the Worker's Compensation Fraud Act, N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4(c)(1). Petitioner presents the novel argument that the ... purposeful concealment of his prior injuries constituted a violation of N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4(c)(1), which provides: [I]f a person purposely ... not address the judge's alternative theory for dismissal under N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4(c)(1). There was sufficient evidence to support Judge ... s credibility assessments and her determination that a violation of N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4(c)(1) had occurred. Affirmed. 1 When questioned on ...

docket:	a5848-11
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-04-29
status:	Published
citation:
Document Size:	30582

10 LIBERTY INSURANCE CORP v. TECHDAN, LLC -- rank: 607

... indicted on a charge of fourth-degree workers' compensation fraud, N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4. The charges arose from the company's under-reporting ... Plaintiffs' nine-count civil complaint alleged workers' compensation premium fraud, N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4 (count one); violations of IFPA (count two); common-law ...

docket:	a3510-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-07-21
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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11 GINA PARASCANDOLO v. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR BOARD OF REVIEW -- rank: 535

... subrogation of duplicate workers' compensation benefits was previously established by N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.1. 2 Appellant identified her employer as "Vinnie's Pizza ...

docket:	a3209-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-05-22
status:	published
citation:	435 N.J.Super. 617 90 A.3d 669
Document Size:	56690

12 MARGARET ADAMS - v. TARGET STORES, INC -- rank: 520

... the dispute and adjudicates the claim in a summary manner. N.J.S.A. 34:15-57. The judge's decision is "final and conclusive between the ...

docket:	a4146-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-03-14
status:	unpublished
citation:
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13 FRANCESCA LOMBARDO v. REVLON, INC. -- rank: 517

... parties.� Serrano , supra , 304 N.J. Super. at 318-19. ���� N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4 is a criminal statute that carries both criminal and ...

docket:	a2054-98
court:	njappellate
decided:	2000-02-25
status:	published
citation:	328 N.J.Super. 484
Document Size:	17040

14 LOUIS GALLO - v. TOWNSHIP OF WOODBRIDGE -- rank: 514

... his pre-existing conditions was fraudulent within the meaning of N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4(b) and (c). The judge of compensation "reject[ed ... shall issue an order providing for the repayment or deduction. [ N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4.] Gallo's omission of the four back incidents, which ...

docket:	a6339-08
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-05-19
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	24219

15 SARBJIT SINGH v. CREAM-O-LAND DAIRY -- rank: 510

... correctness of the judge's ruling. The criminal provision of N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4 is distinct and separate from the civil penalty provisions ... was in the petitioner's benefit, and therefore, harmless. Affirmed. N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4 provides in pertinent part as follows: a. A person ...

docket:	A2468-06
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2008-03-27
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	41837