Court Tosses Part of Restitution Order Against Worker Convicted of Fraud

A California appellate court overturned a victim restitution order against a worker convicted of insurance fraud but held him responsible for investigation costs. Case: People v. Guillen, Nos. H046547 and H046796, 07/19/2021, unpublished. Facts and procedural history: Hariberto Guillen operated his own drywall business for several years. In 2012, he was hired by Infinity Staffing, a temporary employment service provider. While working for Infinity, Guillen allegedly suffered injuries while raking sand at a golf course. Guillen later claimed he initially had swelling in his hand and wrist, b...