Worker Convicted of Fraud Ordered to Pay TMIC $16,727

A man convicted of fraud for working while receiving benefits was ordered to pay $16,727 in restitution to Texas Mutual Insurance Co., the carrier announced. Richard R. Gutierrez, of Seguin, filed a claim for an injury sustained while working as a merchandiser for Tri-City Distributors LP in New Braunfels. Texas Mutual said it started paying indemnity benefits but later learned Gutierrez was working as a seasonal employee for another business. Gutierrez was given deferred adjudication, meaning if he complies with all terms, the felony conviction will not be on his record and techn...