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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted Reshealth Medical Group's Petition for Reconsideration. The Board found that the defendant failed to meet its burden of proof that Eric Schames controlled Reshealth Medical Group, which is required to stay Reshealth Medical's lien under Labor Code Section 4615. Evidence presented showed Reshealth Medical and Reshealth Diagnostics are separate entities, and Dr. Zain Vally, not Mr. Schames, was identified as an officer of Reshealth Medical. Therefore, the WCJ's Findings and Award were rescinded, and the case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
BRANDON WASHINGTON vs. LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS is a workers' compensation case decided in Long Beach. 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 Long Beach.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted Reshealth Medical Group's Petition for Reconsideration. The Board found that the defendant failed to meet its burden of proof that Eric Schames controlled Reshealth Medical Group, which is required to stay Reshealth Medical's lien under Labor Code Section 4615. Evidence presented showed Reshealth Medical and Reshealth Diagnostics are separate entities, and Dr. Zain Vally, not Mr. Schames, was identified as an officer of Reshealth Medical. Therefore, the WCJ's Findings and Award were rescinded, and the case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
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