Los Angeles County launched a bus sign campaign Thursday to warn people about workers’ compensation fraud as officials said fake claims are plaguing the region.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office will place a sign on LA Metro buses, warning people against faking work-related injuries while urging them to report any fraudulent claims.
District Attorney Nathan Hochman said there are often multiple layers of fraud: a worker may exaggerate an injury. A medical provider may assist in filing the fake claim. And an attorney may process the claim. Hochman said his office will go after all parties involved in fake work injury claims…