Supreme Court Upholds Forfeiture of Worker's Claim

The North Dakota Supreme Court upheld a determination that a worker’s claim for benefits was subject to forfeiture because he willfully made false statements in connection with his case. Case: Januszewski v. North Dakota Workforce Safety, No. 20260175, 07/09/2026, published. Facts and procedural history: Michael Januszewski filed a workers’ compensation claim, which North Dakota Workforce Safety and Insurance denied. An administrative law judge determined that Januszewski’s claim for benefits was subject to a forfeiture penalty because Januszewski willfully made false stat...