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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 breach ... 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 determining ... 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 an ... 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, but ... 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 breach ... 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]ny ...

docket:	a-52-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-02-15
status:
citation:
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2 FOURNIER TRUCKING, INC v. NEW JERSEY MANUFACTURERS INSURANCE COMPANY -- rank: 824

... 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 to ... 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 four ... 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 in ... 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 provision ... 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 statute ... 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 costs ...

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status:	Unpublished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: 777

... 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 particular ... 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 record ... 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 examining ... 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-degree ... 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 knowingly ... 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 the ...

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: 728

... 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 Compensation ... 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 the ... 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 knowingly ... 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 ... 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 petition ... 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 decision ...

docket:	a3321-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-01-30
status:	unpublished
citation:
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5 JOHNNIE JACKSON - v. TOWNSHIP OF MONTCLAIR - -- rank: 663

... 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" to ... 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, when ... 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, credible ... 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 performed ...

docket:	a2212-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-07-05
status:	unpublished
citation:
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6 LIBERTY INSURANCE CORP v. TECHDAN, LLC -- rank: 657

... 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 of ... 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 fraud ...

docket:	a3510-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-07-21
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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7 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: 611

... 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 knowingly ... 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 discretion ...

docket:	a1690-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-10-30
status:	unpublished
citation:
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8 NESTOR MORAN v. COSMETIC ESSENCE, LLC -- rank: 540

... JUDGE OF COMPENSATION'S DECISION THAT [MORAN] DID NOT VIOLATE N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4[2] SHOULD BE OVERTURNED BECAUSE THE PROOFS SUBMITTED AND TESTIMONY ... compensation claim] for the purpose of wrongfully obtaining the benefits.' N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4(a). 2 A-2588-16T1 did not occur, whether Moran ...

docket:	a2588-16
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-03-14
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	37527

9 RALPH NUNEZ v. MIDDLESEX COUNTY COLLEGE -- rank: 526

... not to pursue the matter any further. See, e.g., N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4(b) (permitting civil recovery of workers' compensation benefits paid as ...

docket:	a0484-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-03-22
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	33719

10 JOHN J. MACHIAVERNA v. CITY OF NEWARK -- rank: 523

... 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 judge ... 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 or ... 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 Yang ... 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 cross ...

docket:	a5848-11
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-04-29
status:	Published
citation:
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11 ANA SANTIAGO - v. NORTH BRUNSWICK BOARD OF EDUCATION -- rank: 505

... Board's defense of judicial estoppel and its argument under N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4 are related and were also rejected correctly. The Board contends ...

docket:	a4709-08
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2010-08-20
status:	Unpublished
citation:
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12 MICHAEL P. JOHNSON - v. HAMILTON TOWNSHIP -- rank: 482

... 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 or ... 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 denied ...

docket:	a0039-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-04-01
status:	unpublished
citation:
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13 LOUIS GALLO - v. TOWNSHIP OF WOODBRIDGE -- rank: 441

... 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] this ... 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 he ...

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

14 SARBJIT SINGH v. CREAM-O-LAND DAIRY -- rank: 441

... 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. Clearly ... 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 shall ...

docket:	A2468-06
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2008-03-27
status:	unpublished
citation:
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15 FRANCESCA LOMBARDO v. REVLON, INC. -- rank: 400

... 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 civil ...

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