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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the defendant's petition challenging a prior finding that Rancho Specialty Hospital's $223,400.28 bill was reasonable. The Board found the trial judge incorrectly placed the burden of proof on the defendant to prove the charges were unreasonable, rather than on the lien claimant to prove their charges were reasonable. Consequently, the case was returned to the trial level for a new decision with the correct burden of proof applied.
MICHELLE ASTLEY vs. REDLANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, COREGA aka WESTPOINT INSURANCE COMPANY c/o YORK INSURANCE SERVICE is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address the defendant's petition challenging a prior finding that Rancho Specialty Hospital's $223,400.28 bill was reasonable. The Board found the trial judge incorrectly placed the burden of proof on the defendant to prove the charges were unreasonable, rather than on the lien claimant to prove their charges were reasonable. Consequently, the case was returned to the trial level for a new decision with the correct burden of proof applied.
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