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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, reversing the trial judge's decision that disallowed lien claimant Preferred Scan's (PS) claim. The Board found PS was exempt from registration as a professional photocopier because it acted as an agent or independent contractor for applicant's attorney, a member of the State Bar, as permitted by Business and Professions Code section 22451(b). The WCAB emphasized that the statute's plain language does not require the agent or contractor to forgo profit for the exemption to apply. The case was returned to the trial level for a new decision on the compensability of the lien.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, reversing the trial judge's decision that disallowed lien claimant Preferred Scan's (PS) claim. The Board found PS was exempt from registration as a professional photocopier because it acted as an agent or independent contractor for applicant's attorney, a member of the State Bar, as permitted by Business and Professions Code section 22451(b). The WCAB emphasized that the statute's plain language does not require the agent or contractor to forgo profit for the exemption to apply. The case was returned to the trial level for a new decision on the compensability of the lien.
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