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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the administrative law judge's (WCJ) decision disallowing a lien claim and imposing sanctions. The WCJ had found that the lien claimant, San Diego Imaging, Inc. (CIS), failed to provide sufficient evidence of reasonable charges and registration compliance. The Appeals Board found that CIS's claim of exemption under Business and Professions Code § 22451(b) as an agent of a State Bar member should be considered, and the case was returned for further development of the record at the trial level. CIS should be allowed to present evidence regarding its exemption and the compensability of its lien.
ALEJANDRO LOPEZ vs. CALPAC PAINTINGS AND COATINGS ACQUISITIONS, COMPANION PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in Los Angeles. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded the administrative law judge's (WCJ) decision disallowing a lien claim and imposing sanctions. The WCJ had found that the lien claimant, San Diego Imaging, Inc. (CIS), failed to provide sufficient evidence of reasonable charges and registration compliance. The Appeals Board found that CIS's claim of exemption under Business and Professions Code § 22451(b) as an agent of a State Bar member should be considered, and the case was returned for further development of the record at the trial level. CIS should be allowed to present evidence regarding its exemption and the compensability of its lien.
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