States threaten action against company earning millions off disabled vets
Attorneys general from New York and Illinois are pursuing legal action against Trajector Medical, a company accused of defrauding disabled veterans by charging illegal fees for disability claim assistance. The company has filed for bankruptcy, but state officials argue its revenue was generated through deceptive and illegal practices.
Why it matters
The case highlights the vulnerability of veterans to predatory business practices and the challenges of recovering funds once a company enters bankruptcy.
AFP via Getty Images/Collage by Emily Bogle/NPR A Florida company that charges military veterans as much as $20,000 for help with disability claims is being accused by authorities in New York and Illinois of defrauding those veterans.
Attorneys general in both states say they have ongoing investigations and "intend to commence legal action" against the company, Trajector Medical, "for fraudulent, illegal and deceptive business practices."
The move comes after an NPR investigation uncovered how Trajector makes millions off of veterans despite warnings from the Department of Veterans Affairs that its business may be illegal. Federal law requires that veterans be given assistance with initial disability claims free of charge.
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