Thomas Merryman, a 45-year-old captain in the Los Angeles County Fire Department, has been charged with felony counts including insurance fraud and forgery after allegedly faking a work injury. He reportedly forged doctors' notes to secure over $25,000 in disability payments, despite not being at work during the incident. Merryman is scheduled for arraignment on September 9 and could face up to five years in prison if convicted. The district attorney condemned such fraudulent claims, emphasizing their negative impact on legitimate claims and public trust.
Authorities allege that Thomas Merryman, a captain in the Los Angeles County Fire Department, faked a work injury and forged doctors' notes for disability payments.
Merryman submitted fake paperwork under another fire captain's name and a physician’s name to claim long-term disability payments worth over $25,000.
He faces multiple felony charges, including insurance fraud and forgery, potentially leading to five years in state prison if convicted.
L.A. County's district attorney emphasized that fake disability claims hinder legitimate claims and stated that public servants abusing the system will be monitored.
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