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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration for lien claimant Joyce Altman Interpreters regarding payment for medical interpreting services. The WCJ had limited the lien to appearances, deposition preparation, and review, disallowing payment for interpreting at medical appointments. The Board found the MPN notice provided by the defendant was deficient because it was only in English, not bilingual as required. Consequently, the case is remanded to the trial level for further proceedings to determine if the defendant is liable for the disallowed interpreting services, considering the improper MPN notice and the timeline of events.
VALENTIN REYES vs. CALICO BUILDING MATERIALS, INC., INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE WEST SAN DIEGO is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration for lien claimant Joyce Altman Interpreters regarding payment for medical interpreting services. The WCJ had limited the lien to appearances, deposition preparation, and review, disallowing payment for interpreting at medical appointments. The Board found the MPN notice provided by the defendant was deficient because it was only in English, not bilingual as required. Consequently, the case is remanded to the trial level for further proceedings to determine if the defendant is liable for the disallowed interpreting services, considering the improper MPN notice and the timeline of events.
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