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The Appeals Board granted removal, rescinded the WCJ's order denying the lien claimant's petition to compel, and granted the petition. This decision compels the defendant to serve the physician lien claimant with all medical reports and information related to the applicant's claimed injury. The Board found the WCJ erred by denying the petition, emphasizing that defendants must serve physician lien claimants with requested medical records under Rule 10608, regardless of the claimant's status as a party. Defendant's failure to respond or provide records for nearly four years further supported the Board's decision.
BILLIE MILLS vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in Sacramento. 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 Sacramento.
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The Appeals Board granted removal, rescinded the WCJ's order denying the lien claimant's petition to compel, and granted the petition. This decision compels the defendant to serve the physician lien claimant with all medical reports and information related to the applicant's claimed injury. The Board found the WCJ erred by denying the petition, emphasizing that defendants must serve physician lien claimants with requested medical records under Rule 10608, regardless of the claimant's status as a party. Defendant's failure to respond or provide records for nearly four years further supported the Board's decision.
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