Featured Presentations:

▶ Prosecuting Workers’ Compensation Fraud-A Panel discussion

In this presentation, a panel of three senior insurance fraud prosecutors will provide an overview of the different types of workers’ compensation fraud prosecuted by Southern California District Attorneys’ Offices, with an emphasis on applicant/claimant fraud. It will provide information regarding red flags that signal potential fraud, what to do if you suspect fraud is occurring, and what information our offices need to investigate it. The session will also include time for a Q&A session.

Presenters:

• Tamara Martin, Deputy District Attorney for San Diego County
• Chryseis Starros, Deputy District Attorney for San Diego County
• Michael Chiriatti, Deputy District Attorney for San Bernardino County

▶ Hot Coverage Topics, A Panel Discussion

panel will discuss current hot coverage topics including AB 218 coverage challenges, environmental coverage for PFAs, recent coverage success stories, and vertical exhaustion.

Presenters:

• Bill Brown and Janet Menacher of Brown and Winter
• Andra Greene, General Counsel for SDUSD
• Al Haverkamp of Haverkamp Law

▶ Developing an SIU Case, A Panel Discussion

Step 1 in the process for developing a criminal case the DA’s office will accept. Presenting real cases and types of investigations- Recognizing the red flags and developing a plan for possible SIU.

Presenters:

• Michael A. Gomez, Executive Vice President of Business Development/Partner,
• APEX Investigation® 
• Sam King, Vice President of SIU and Program Management, Apex Investigation