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California plumber ordered to pay $1 million for workers’ comp fraud
Daniela Birdwell, who owns GPS Plumbing, pleaded guilty to defrauding the workers’ compensation fund of millions of dollars, ...
Preferred Employers Insurance, a Berkley company, Welcomes Steve Feemster
Steve Feemster has joined Preferred Employers Insurance, a Berkley company, as the business's newest Sales & Distribution ...
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The uphill battle for small business workers' comp: Why affordability and fraud are top concerns
Rising claim costs, regulatory uncertainty and fraud are putting additional pressure on employers and insurers alike ...
Owner of plumbing company placed on probation, must pay $1 million in fraud case
The company’s owner, Daniela Birdwell, pleaded guilty to one count of workers’ compensation insurance premium fraud. Along ...
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Who Pays What: The Pitfalls of Contribution and Reimbursement Among Co-Defendants in Workers’ Compensation
When multiple insurers or employers are involved in a workers’ compensation claim, there are two primary ways to divide costs ...
San Diego plumbing contractor ordered to pay over $1 million in workers’ compensation fraud case
Birdwell, a Spring Valley-based plumbing contractor and owner of GPS Plumbing, has been ordered to pay $1,030,062 as part of ...
Workers’ Compensation: A Strategic Imperative For Construction Leaders
An intentional approach to workers’ compensation can optimize cash flow, improve profitability, enhance workforce stability ...
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East County plumbing contractor ordered to pay over $1M for workers' comp fraud
An East County-based plumbing contractor has been ordered to pay more than $1 million in restitution in a workers' compensation fraud case brought by local prosecutors. The San Diego County ...