The state is cracking down on Workman’s Comp fraud. Southwest Florida officials made arrests this week charging 5 contractors worker’s compensation fraud.
A report says Humberto Fumero ignored workman’s compensation laws, allowing one man to work for his company with zero coverage..
John Moore said “It affects the industry for everyone who’s abiding and doing the right thing; they’re being undermined.”
Moore said the five arrests happened in Lee and Collier counties, with the charges ranging from first- to third-degree felonies.
Homeowners are being advised to do their homework regarding remodeling and overall construction.