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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted Firstline Health, Inc.'s petition for reconsideration, rescinding a prior order that stayed Firstline's liens. The Board found insufficient evidence that Dr. Munir Uwaydah, a criminally charged provider, controlled Firstline as defined by Labor Code section 139.21. Evidence presented by Firstline indicated Dr. David Johnson was the sole owner, and no proof established Uwaydah as an officer, director, or 10% shareholder in Firstline. The case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted Firstline Health, Inc.'s petition for reconsideration, rescinding a prior order that stayed Firstline's liens. The Board found insufficient evidence that Dr. Munir Uwaydah, a criminally charged provider, controlled Firstline as defined by Labor Code section 139.21. Evidence presented by Firstline indicated Dr. David Johnson was the sole owner, and no proof established Uwaydah as an officer, director, or 10% shareholder in Firstline. The case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
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