Media Release
Claudia Ciolfi
IWIF Communications
410-494-2193

cciolfi@iwif.com

Claimant withdraws comp claim due to surveillance video


(TOWSON, MD) –James Simmons, a Harford County resident, withdrew his request for additional workers’ compensation insurance benefits at the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission in Harford County. In addition to withdrawing his claim, Simmons also repaid IWIF $4,526.

Simmons and his attorney learned IWIF Workers’ Compensation Insurance was prepared to provide the commissioner with surveillance video of the claimant working while collecting disability benefits. Simmons’ attorney later withdrew the claim for additional benefits and the claim was settled for zero percentage of permanency.

Simmons alleged he slipped and sprained his back while working for a framing company based in Harford County. IWIF provided Simmons with temporary total benefits and payment for medical treatment.

Established in 1914, IWIF is the largest provider of workers’ compensation insurance in Maryland.