Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt is warning citizens of his state about the practice of “steering” — where insurers strongly push consumers to take their vehicles to “preferred” auto body for repairs. Pruitt said such repair shops that may be …
The Oklahoma attorney general said state law requires the Workers’ Compensation Commission to open its meetings to the public. Two commissioners wanted to discuss appeals involving injured workers’ cases in closed meetings, the Tulsa World reported. “While we are aware …
After a four-year pursuit, the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office says it has secured $42,158 in restitution from a Texas man for Oklahoma victims of home repair fraud. The office said Thursday that Randy Leroy Madewell of Danbury, Texas, was charged …
Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt has named longtime prosecutor George Burnett as the new chief of the Workers’ Compensation, Insurance, and Social Security Fraud Unit. The appointment was announced Monday. Pruitt says the attorney general’s office will benefit from Burnett’s …
Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt’s Workers’ Compensation Fraud Unit has filed charges against three co-workers from Tulsa. Andrew Ozias, 21, Joshua Duckworth, 24, and Nathaniel McAlexander, 35, were each charged with one count of workers’ compensation fraud. All three allegedly …
Attorney General Scott Pruitt’s Workers’ Compensation and Insurance Fraud Unit has filed a charge against a Tulsa woman for allegedly filing a false insurance claim. Carolin Reinschmiedt (aka Carolyn Reinschmiedt), 44, a health services provider, was arrested on Dec. 7 …
A Bethany, Okla., man who claimed he was injured on the job has been charged with workers’ compensation fraud. Attorney General Scott Pruitt’s office said Wednesday the charge was filed against Tony Azar. Prosecutors say Azar went to the Workers’ …
Attorney General Scott Pruitt says Oklahomans affected by the recent wildfires should beware of scam artists. Pruitt says major property damage following a natural disaster attracts criminals looking for ways to take advantage. He says homeowners who suffered damage in …