New Oxford man gets probation in insurance fraud case
A New Oxford man accused of committing insurance fraud by trying to claim more than $20,000 in lost wages after he said he broke his hand at Bay City Restaurant was given a year of probation for the charges.
Jason J. Dattoli, 35, of the 200 block of High Street, allegedly admitted to police that he filed the false claim "just to try and get some money," according to court documents.
Police said Dattoli told a Bay City manager that he injured his hand while trying to prevent a door from striking his son on Sept. 21.
The next day, Dattoli returned to the restaurant with his hand wrapped in bandages and claimed he couldn't work for six weeks, according to court documents.
Dattoli later filed a lost-wages claim with Liberty Mutual, Bay City's insurance provider, in the amount of $21,270, but an investigation led officials to discover he had been working during the time he was collecting wages.
Dattoli pleaded guilty to criminal attempt to commit insurance fraud and a plea deal was negotiated Tuesday. He will be on probation for a year and was told to repay all costs.
By KATHARINE HARMON
Evening Sun Reporter
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