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The applicant sustained an admitted industrial injury and initially received treatment within the defendant's Medical Provider Network (MPN). The defendant provided initial MPN notices and authorized further specialist treatment for the applicant within the MPN. The applicant later began self-procuring unauthorized treatment outside the MPN against the defendant's objections. The Board found the defendant did not fail to provide or authorize necessary treatment, therefore it is not liable for the self-procured expenses.
FAUSTO NORIEGA vs. LA FABRIC IMPORTS, INC., PREFERRED EMPLOYERS INSURANCE COMPANY 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 applicant sustained an admitted industrial injury and initially received treatment within the defendant's Medical Provider Network (MPN). The defendant provided initial MPN notices and authorized further specialist treatment for the applicant within the MPN. The applicant later began self-procuring unauthorized treatment outside the MPN against the defendant's objections. The Board found the defendant did not fail to provide or authorize necessary treatment, therefore it is not liable for the self-procured expenses.
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