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This case involves a lien claim by Global Interpreting for services provided to applicant Jose Guadalupe Aguayo. The trial judge denied the lien, finding that Spanish interpretation during medical treatment is not a compensable cost in Los Angeles, treating it as a normal business expense. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the denial, and returned the case for further proceedings. The Board held that the compensability of interpretation services must be assessed based on individual circumstances and evidence, not categorically denied due to the language or location.
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This case involves a lien claim by Global Interpreting for services provided to applicant Jose Guadalupe Aguayo. The trial judge denied the lien, finding that Spanish interpretation during medical treatment is not a compensable cost in Los Angeles, treating it as a normal business expense. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the denial, and returned the case for further proceedings. The Board held that the compensability of interpretation services must be assessed based on individual circumstances and evidence, not categorically denied due to the language or location.
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