Convicted Fraudster Was Entitled to PPD Award for Legitimate Injury

A California appellate court ruled that a worker convicted of comp fraud was still entitled to collect benefits for a legitimate injury. Case: Pearson Ford v. WCAB (Hernandez), No. D070915, 10/06/2017, unpublished. Facts and procedural history: Leopoldo Hernandez worked as an auto detailer for Pearson Ford. While at work in March 2006, Hernandez accidentally slammed a trunk lid on his left hand. Although no bones were broken, he was unable to continue working because of pain. Hernandez began receiving workers’ compensation benefits. A neurologist examined him in November 2008 an...