Connecticut Police Officer Charged With Fraud 

• Norwalk City police officer Steven Luciano is facing charges of committing workers’ compensation fraud. 
• Investigators allege they observed Luciano lifting weights at a time when he claimed he was unable to work due to a right hand
• He is due to appear in court next month to face charges of first-degree larceny and fraudulently claiming or receiving benefits.
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Boise Blocked From Initiating Workers’ Comp Hearings 

• The Idaho Supreme Court says the city of Boise cannot initiate hearings over disputed workers’ comp benefits.
• The case involved a Boise police officer who was injured during a traffic stop. 
• The City of Boise, which is self-insured, sought a hearing to suspend benefits after questioning whether some treatment was related to the industrial injury.
• The court says only can file an application seeking a hearing by the Idaho Industrial Commission over unpaid or discontinued benefits.
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