Muskingum County man found guilty of workers’ compensation fraud Print E-mail
Thursday, March 24, 2005

The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) announced a Nashport man was found guilty of a felony charge of workers’ compensation fraud.

Ronald Dillon is scheduled to be sentenced on April 19 in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas. It is estimated that Dillon defrauded BWC of $18,987.48.

“BWC is dedicated to seeking out workers’ compensation fraud,” said James Conrad, BWC’s administrator and CEO. “Those who commit cheat the system will face the consequences of their actions.”

BWC’s special investigations unit (SIU) learned of possible fraud by Dillon through his former employer. The investigation confirmed Dillon was employed as a real estate agent for Woeste Real Estate while receiving workers’ compensation benefits.

Dillon suffered injuries to his right shoulder in April 2001 while working for Martinsbird Enterprises, Inc. BWC awarded Dillon temporary total disability benefits and living maintenance for his injuries.

BWC’s SIU specializes in identifying and investigating workers’ compensation fraud. Since its establishment in 1993, the department has saved the agency over $820 million. In 2004, the department saved the agency approximately $126 million, the highest amount yet recorded.

For every dollar spent on special investigations, BWC’s SIU identifies more than $11 in savings. The average take in a fraudulent workers’ compensation case is $34,000.

To report workers’ compensation fraud, call 1-800-OHIOBWC or contact your local BWC customer service office and ask for the fraud department. You also can submit an allegation on BWC’s Web site at ohiobwc.com.

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Media contact: Jeremy Jackson, BWC, (614) 752-7558 or Emily Hicks, (614)728-6197.