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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the denial of over $22,000 in outstanding charges for outpatient surgery services. The lien claimant failed to meet its burden of proof to demonstrate the reasonableness of its charges, as required by Kunz v. Patterson Floor Covering. Defendant's evidence, including expert testimony, supported the finding that the amount paid was reasonable reimbursement.
, Applicant, MELINDA HATTABAUGH vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CDCR/CALIFORNIA INSTITUTION FOR MEN; Legally Uninsured, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND/STATE CONTRACT SERVICES, Adjusting Agency is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in San Francisco.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the denial of over $22,000 in outstanding charges for outpatient surgery services. The lien claimant failed to meet its burden of proof to demonstrate the reasonableness of its charges, as required by Kunz v. Patterson Floor Covering. Defendant's evidence, including expert testimony, supported the finding that the amount paid was reasonable reimbursement.
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