The following morning, Brumbaugh was again videotaped walking normally. That afternoon, when he arrived at his attorney's office for the deposition, Brumbaugh stepped out of the truck and walked with a severe limp. During the deposition Brumbaugh was limping and claiming to be in pain. The next day Brumbaugh was again videotaped performing normal activities without any limitations. As we continue to prosecute insurance fraud cases, the public is becoming more aware of the serious consequences of this crime.
Insurance fraud is in no way a victimless crime.
Appropriately tough sentences, such as that imposed by Judge Eisman in this case, will add to the deterrent effect of prosecutions and continue to reinforce the message that insurance fraud will not go unpunished.