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The Appeals Board affirmed the judge's findings, ruling that CIGA is liable for Sidhu Chiropractic's lien claim despite CIGA's argument that the claim was assigned to Paperwork & More. The Board determined that "assignment" in Insurance Code section 1063.1(c)(9)(B) refers to a transfer of legal title, which did not occur here. Evidence showed Paperwork & More acted as a representative for Sidhu, not a legal assignee, thus CIGA's exclusion did not apply.
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The Appeals Board affirmed the judge's findings, ruling that CIGA is liable for Sidhu Chiropractic's lien claim despite CIGA's argument that the claim was assigned to Paperwork & More. The Board determined that "assignment" in Insurance Code section 1063.1(c)(9)(B) refers to a transfer of legal title, which did not occur here. Evidence showed Paperwork & More acted as a representative for Sidhu, not a legal assignee, thus CIGA's exclusion did not apply.
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