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JUAN SARMIENTO vs. GRIMMWAY ENTERPRISES, INC., TRISTAR

Filed: Mar 29, 2019
Bakersfield
ADJ9179452 ADJ9542494 ADJ9960166

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This case concerns a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration after its lien for copying services was disallowed by the WCJ. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the WCJ erred in disallowing the lien for services rendered to obtain records from the claims administrator and primary treating physician. The Board determined a contested claim existed and that the applicant's attorney's decision to subpoena records was reasonable, despite the defendant having previously produced some documents. The matter was returned to the WCJ for further proceedings on defendant's liability for these expenses.

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This case concerns a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration after its lien for copying services was disallowed by the WCJ. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the WCJ erred in disallowing the lien for services rendered to obtain records from the claims administrator and primary treating physician. The Board determined a contested claim existed and that the applicant's attorney's decision to subpoena records was reasonable, despite the defendant having previously produced some documents. The matter was returned to the WCJ for further proceedings on defendant's liability for these expenses.

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JUAN SARMIENTO vs. GRIMMWAY ENTERPRISES, INC., TRISTAR (2019) – Bakersfield | CompFox