Tennessee § 39-14-133 - False or fraudulent insurance claims.

§ 39-14-133. False or fraudulent insurance claims.

Any person who intentionally presents or causes to be presented a false or fraudulent claim, or any proof in support of such claim, for the payment of a loss, or other benefits, upon any contract of insurance coverage, or automobile comprehensive or collision insurance, or certificate of such insurance or prepares, makes or subscribes to a false or fraudulent account, certificate, affidavit or proof of loss, or other documents or writing, with intent that the same may be presented or used in support of such claim, is punished as in the case of theft. Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 1. Sentencing Commission Comments. This new section broadens coverage of prior law to include all types of insurance. Compiler's Notes. The sentencing commission terminated June 30, 1995. Sentencing Commission Comments have been retained, but do not reflect 1995 or subsequent legislation. Cross-References. Fraudulent statements in application or claim under industrial or fraternal insurance, § 56-7-708 .