HELEN BOUGH vs. DANA MANCHESTER, DMD, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendants' petition for reconsideration in this case. The defendants argued the Workers' Compensation Judge erred in ordering the State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF) to reimburse the Employment Development Department (EDD). However, SCIF had prior knowledge of EDD's lien for benefits paid to the applicant but still proceeded to pay the full award. The Board found that EDD is entitled to reimbursement from SCIF and that the award does not constitute a double recovery for the applicant.