Rahamat Hydar, 55, owner of Meagan's Auto, Truck and Equipment Specialist in Danbury, was arrested on March 25, 2025 after an employee suffered a serious work-related injury at a tow truck scene in November 2023 while no workers compensation insurance policy was in effect, according to the Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice. The company had previously maintained policies that were repeatedly canceled due to nonpayment, noncompliance, or failed audits; Hydar was released on $10,000 bond.
Operator takeaway
If your workers comp policy has lapsed even once, an employee injury during that gap exposes you to criminal charges — verify your coverage is active today.