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Keenan’s Regency Investigation Services Division Secures Conviction in Workers' Compensation Fraud Case

TORRANCE, Calif., November 13, 2024 – Keenan, a leading California insurance brokerage and consulting firm for health care organizations and public agencies, is pleased to announce a significant development. Keenan’s Regency Investigation Services division has successfully secured a fraud conviction in a pivotal workers' compensation claim. The case, heard in the San Diego Superior Court, concluded with Defendant Janiesha Sellers pleading guilty to making false or fraudulent statements to obtain workers compensation benefits, filed under Insurance Code section 1871.4(a)(1), as a misdemeanor, and an order to pay restitution.

Keenan’s Regency Investigation Services division remains steadfast in its commitment to identifying and addressing fraud within the workers' compensation system. By doing so, we strive to protect the integrity of the system and ensure that legitimately injured workers receive the benefits and support they deserve.

“This conviction underscores the importance of our work in uncovering and prosecuting fraud,” said Brian Bergstrom, senior vice president of Regency Investigation Services. “We are dedicated to maintaining a fair and just system where every dollar is directed to those genuinely in need of workers' compensation benefits.”

Keenan’s Regency Investigation Services specializes in the detection and investigation of claims-related fraud that can impact our clients and that has the potential to divert money from claimants that are in need. Our mission is to uphold the principles of fairness and justice, ensuring that all claims are legitimate and that genuine claimants receive the support they need.