§17.27 Conclusion

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XII. (§17.27) Conclusion

Chapter 287, RSMo, provides criminal penalties for those who refuse to follow its mandates or who abuse its benefits. The criminal penalties set forth in Chapter 287 are there to deter those who try to cheat the system, and they ensure that a heavy price is paid regardless of whether the party is an employee, employer, insurer, or competitor. The purposes of The Workers’ Compensation Law, Chapter 287, are strengthened when employees, employers, and insurers work together in good...