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In this workers' compensation case, the Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior decision that disallowed a lien claim by Western Imaging Services, Inc. (WIS) for photocopying services. The prior decision found WIS was not an independent contractor under Business and Professions Code Section 22451. However, the Board reversed this, applying its en banc decision in Cornejo v. Younique Café, Inc.. This new precedent establishes that copy service fees for medical-legal expenses are exempt from registration and bonding requirements if the claimant acts as an agent or independent contractor of a State Bar member. WIS presented evidence establishing such a relationship with applicant's attorney, making the registration requirements inapplicable. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings on WIS's lien.
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In this workers' compensation case, the Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior decision that disallowed a lien claim by Western Imaging Services, Inc. (WIS) for photocopying services. The prior decision found WIS was not an independent contractor under Business and Professions Code Section 22451. However, the Board reversed this, applying its en banc decision in Cornejo v. Younique Café, Inc.. This new precedent establishes that copy service fees for medical-legal expenses are exempt from registration and bonding requirements if the claimant acts as an agent or independent contractor of a State Bar member. WIS presented evidence establishing such a relationship with applicant's attorney, making the registration requirements inapplicable. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings on WIS's lien.
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