Employer in Sumo Salad Case Was Fully Reimbursed by Insurer, Which Did Not Flag if Fraud Was Involved: MOM

Sumo Salad had valid insurance coverage for work injury claims: MOM

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said salad shop Sumo Salad was covered by a valid insurance policy when an alleged work injury involving a staff member occurred on June 6. The salad shop’s owner, the late Ms Jane Lee, had submitted an incident report to MOM soon after. As at June 27, the company had been reimbursed by its insurer for the medical expenses and medical leave wages it had claimed, MOM told reporters during a briefing on Aug 1. Read m…

Employer in Sumo Salad case was fully reimbursed by insurer, which did not flag if fraud was involved: MOM

Insurers refer about 12 claims a year to the Manpower Ministry for potential work injury compensation fraud.

MOM: Sumo Salad employer fully reimbursed by insurer; no fraud found so far in work injury claim

SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) confirmed on 1 August 2025 that the employer involved in the Sumo Salad workplace injury case has been fully reimbursed by their insurer. The reimbursement, which covers medical bills and medical leave wages submitted up to that point, was completed on 26 and 27 June. Speaking at a media briefing on the Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA), MOM added that it had not received any indication from the insure…

Work injury at Sumo Salad covered under valid insurance policy: MOM

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said salad shop Sumo Salad was covered by a valid insurance policy when an alleged work injury involving a staff member occurred on June 6....