Scamming Transit Workers Caught

WNYC News | Jul 12, 2010

New York, NY —

Brooklyn District Attorney Charles Hynes says 4 New York City Transit workers have been charged with scamming the city out of more than $70,000 in workers' compensation money. He says they collected money for injuries they exaggerated or never sustained.

Hynes says car inspector Ricardo Yolas was caught running a business in the Poconos. Train operator Louis Guadagni was seen running and walking, even though he complained he could not stand for long periods of time. Bus driver Steven Sanfilipo complained about back pain, but was seen doing heavy lifting and running a real estate business.

And another bus driver, Valerie Scroggins collected benefits while touring with a rock band in Europe. She claimed to have a shoulder injury and was caught on tape performing in Dublin. All 4 face up to 7 years in prison.

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