Minnesota Man Accused of Using Workers’ Comp Settlements in Multimillion‑Dollar Fraud

A Minnesota funder sued Brett Schraber, alleging he ran a multimillion‑dollar scheme built around advancing workers’ compensation settlements through his companies EZ Capital and EZ Cash.
The lawsuit claims Schraber promised injured workers early lump‑sum payments while directing the full settlements back to his firms.
Investors say the operation was a sham that misused more than $100 million.
Schraber died a day after a judge appointed a receiver to seize control of his assets.

A New York police officer challenged a Workers’ Compensation Board ruling that awarded him a 22.5% schedule loss of use for his left foot after a duty‑related injury.
The appellate court upheld the Board’s decision, finding the medical evidence supported the reduced award.
The court also rejected his claim for additional benefits.
The ruling confirms the Board acted within its discretion in setting the permanent‑impairment level.

A Massachusetts House candidate pledged to refile a bill aimed at strengthening protections for injured workers.
The proposal would address retaliation against employees who report injuries or file workers’ compensation claims, a problem advocates say suppresses legitimate cases.
The measure would also create an administrative process for retaliation complaints, reducing reliance on costly court litigation.
Worker‑safety and immigrant‑rights groups have endorsed the effort to close long‑standing gaps in the state’s system.