Kentucky Man Faces Insurance Fraud Charges

December 18, 2007

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Kentucky officials indicted a Louisville man on a felony count of insurance fraud after allegedly submitting an altered receipt for nearly $4,000 to State Farm Fire and Casualty Co.

Robert L. Whiteside, 39, presented a receipt was for chrome rims and tires he claimed were stolen during a burglary at his home, according to court records

Whiteside faces a maximum prison sentence of five years and/or a fine of $10,000. A pretrial conference is set for Jan. 7 in Jefferson Circuit Court.

The case against Whiteside was developed by the Insurance Fraud Investigation Division of the Kentucky Office of Insurance, an agency of the Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet.

Source: Kentucky Office of Insurance

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  • December 18, 2007 at 4:03 am
    caffiend says:
    Actually in North Carolina under the standard PAP form, coverage is now provided under the Physical Damage coverages for after-market parts up-to $1000 subject, of course, to ... read more
  • December 18, 2007 at 1:27 am
    Joe B says:
    1990 Honda - Value $1500; Set of Chrome Rims - $4,000; Getting caught trying to hose the insurance company - you know the rest!
  • December 18, 2007 at 1:05 am
    NCGirl says:
    in NC, if they are not actually on a vehicle, but sitting in storage on premises, they are covered. ie, winter tires, extra set . . .
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