People v. Butler

Opinion

ROTHSCHILD, J.

In this case of first impression we hold that Penal Code section 550, subdivision (a)(2), making it a felony to fraudulently “present multiple claims for the same loss or injury, including presentation of multiple claims to more than one insurer,” is not limited to the presentation of multiple claims to more than one insurer but also applies to the fraudulent presentation of multiple claims for the same loss or injury to one or more individuals whether or not they are insured for the loss or injury. Therefore, we affirm defendant’s conviction under Penal Code section 550,…