Prosecutors Push for Bond Revocation for Convicted Workers' Comp Fraudster

Thursday, August 18, 2016 | 0

A former letter carrier convicted of workers’ compensation fraud in 2013 and awaiting sentencing on that conviction has been defrauding veterans and police officers with an online clothing store, federal prosecutors allege.

Court documents say Sean Eric Slaton, 43, should have his bond revoked for taking money for products he never provided, al.com reported.

Consumers in 43 states have filed nearly 250 complaints with the Better Business Bureau against Slaton’s company, Anniston-based Hero Tees, which markets clothing for the military, first responders, teachers and nurses.

Complaints allege Slaton is running a "scam” that has inspired a Facebook page called Hero Tees Ripped Me Off Too!

A federal jury convicted Slaton on eight counts of false statements to defraud the workers’ comp system, 24 counts of wire fraud and one count of theft of government property, al.com reported.

Slaton was injured in a 2001 vehicle accident in Birmingham and began receiving workers’ comp benefits the following year. He was charged with lying to the U.S. Postal Service and Department of Labor about his physical limitations starting in July 2011. Investigators witnessed Slaton engaging in physical activity that exceeded his prescribed medical restrictions, al.com reported.

He was sentenced in 2014 to 36 months of probation and had to pay $100,000 in restitution, and forfeit $47,000. The sentence was vacated on appeal, however, and a new sentencing hearing is set for Aug. 25, al.com reported.