Workers Compensation Fraud to be Topic at Claremont Chamber Breakfast

Attendees of the upcoming Claremont Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast will get a lesson on workers' compensation fraud.
The chamber's guest speaker at the May 14 event will be John Morris, head deputy of the Healthcare Fraud Division for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
"More workers’ compensation fraud occurs in Los Angeles than in any other area of California," officials said in a news release. "Unfortunately, each year the crimes grow more widespread and sophisticated, including claimant fraud, premium fraud and complex fraudulent activity involving cappers, (The runner or capper recruits the occupants to be involved in a staged (or paper) accident), medical bills, interpreters and pharmacies."
Morris will discuss the following:

• Identifying when an employee is committing workers’ compensation fraud

• What to do when you suspect you are being victimized

• The Underground Economy: Leveling the playing field for honest businesses.

The breakfast will be from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Claremont, 555 W. Foothill Boulevard.
The chamber hosts networking breakfasts on the second Tuesdays of every month. Attendees must RSVP by the first Friday of every month to be the networking list.
Pre-registration for each breakfast is $15 per member, cash or check on that day.  Furture members can sign up by reservation only for $20.
We encourage pre-registration for each breakfast, at $15.00 per member, cash or check on the day. Future Members by reservation only $20.00  Attendees are encoured to have check or cash ready the morning of the event for a faster check in.
For more information about the event and to reserve a seat, call 909-624-1681 or e-mail contact@claremontchamber.org with "May Breakfast" in the subject line.