The judge finds that the claimant made false representations and holds entire claim was barred.

The claimant filed a petition seeking compensability of a hip and ankle injury. The employer asserted misrepresentation and Martin v. Carpenter defenses. The claimant denied being involved in prior car accidents in his deposition, to the doctors and during his hiring process. The judge agreed that the claimant made false representations and held that the entire claim was barred.

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