JOHN MOCK (Deceased) vs. SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES USA, INC.; Permissibly Self-Insured, Administered by SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT

In this workers' compensation case, the applicant's estate is represented. The lien claimant, California Psychiatric Evaluators, Inc., sought reconsideration of an administrative law judge's finding that their medical report was untimely under Labor Code section 139.2(j) and related regulations. Consequently, the defendant was excused from paying the lien claimant. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reviewed the petition and the WCJ's report. Adopting the WCJ's reasoning, the WCAB affirmed the original decision, upholding that the lien claimant's report was indeed untimely and the defendant is not liable for payment.