Tow Truck Company Owner Arrested for Insurance Violations
Rahamat Hydar, a 55-year-old from Danbury, was arrested on Tuesday and faces several charges related to inadequate workers’ compensation insurance for his employees.
Details of the Arrest
According to the Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice, Hydar operates Meagan’s Auto, Truck & Equipment Specialist, LLC, located on Swanson Avenue. He was apprehended on March 25 by inspectors from the Workers’ Compensation Fraud Control Unit.
Charges Faced
Hydar is charged with criminal liability and failure to comply with insurance mandates. The arrest warrant indicated that he failed to maintain workers’ compensation insurance for his employees.
Insurance Compliance Issues
Research from the National Council on Compensation highlighted that Meagan’s Auto has had multiple cancellations and renewals of its workers’ compensation insurance policies due to failed audits and unpaid premiums.
Incident Involving Employee Injury
Prosecutors noted that in November 2023, an employee at Meagan’s Auto was injured in a significant work-related accident without any workers’ compensation policy in effect at the time.
Legal Requirements
Under Connecticut law, businesses must prove their financial ability to compensate injured employees to the Workers’ Compensation Commission. They are also required to hold sufficient insurance coverage for potential liabilities.
Next Steps
Hydar was released on a $10,000 non-surety bond and is scheduled to appear in Danbury Superior Court on April 2. It is important to note that the charges are allegations, and he remains innocent until proven guilty.
