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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration in the case of Maritza Villatoro against Wallpaper City LLC. and State Compensation Insurance Fund. Lien claimant Citywide Scanning Service, Inc. petitioned for reconsideration after a WCJ ruled it failed to prove a contested claim existed when its medical-legal services were requested. The Board rescinded the WCJ's Findings and Order, determining that a contested claim did indeed exist, evidenced by a delay letter from the State Compensation Insurance Fund and the applicant's filing of an Application for Adjudication before the lien claimant's services were provided. The matter is now returned to the trial level to address the remaining issues.
MARITZA VILLATORO vs. WALLPAPER CITY LLC., STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in Los Angeles. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Los Angeles.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration in the case of Maritza Villatoro against Wallpaper City LLC. and State Compensation Insurance Fund. Lien claimant Citywide Scanning Service, Inc. petitioned for reconsideration after a WCJ ruled it failed to prove a contested claim existed when its medical-legal services were requested. The Board rescinded the WCJ's Findings and Order, determining that a contested claim did indeed exist, evidenced by a delay letter from the State Compensation Insurance Fund and the applicant's filing of an Application for Adjudication before the lien claimant's services were provided. The matter is now returned to the trial level to address the remaining issues.
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