A Connecticut fire chief says a firefighter has been fired following an investigation into alleged workers’ compensation fraud.
In a statement issued Tuesday, Hartford Fire Chief Reginald Freeman says the investigation found “clear evidence” of workers’ compensation abuse.
The Hartford Courant identifies the firefighter as Lt. John Moree. City records show Moree has been unable to perform his firefighting duties since July 2015.
Moree, a 21-year veteran of the department, was the former partner of firefighter Kevin Bell who died fighting a blaze in 2014.
Moree will be able to receive his pension, but not payment for unused sick time or retiree’s health insurance.
He declined comment Tuesday.
Information from: Hartford Courant
Was this article valuable?
Here are more articles you may enjoy.
Catastrophe Bonds Absorb ‘Black Swan’ Event Dealt by Melissa 
What Progressive and GEICO Q3 Results Reveal About Auto Insurance Profit, Growth 
Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Retroactively Restore NFIP 
Cyberattack Cripples Asahi Operations, Lifts Rival Brewers 
