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California: 2004 Stipulation Regarding Future Medical Treatment Disputes Being Referred to AME Could Not Circumvent UR Procedures
Posted on 8 Aug 2014 by Calif. WCAB Noteworthy Panel Decisions Reporter

But parties not required to follow new IMR process created by SB 863 as change in law does not supersede parties’ prior stipulation In Bertrand v. County of Orange , 2014 Cal. Wrk. Comp. P.D. LEXIS --, a WCAB panel, granting removal and amending... Read More

California: Defendant Bound by a Stipulation Due to Unilateral Mistake
Posted on 27 Oct 2015 by Calif. WCAB Noteworthy Panel Decisions Reporter

WCAB affirms $11,000 windfall for in pro per applicant In Garcia v. Oxnard School District , 2015 Cal. Wrk. Comp. P.D. LEXIS 492 [ 2015 Cal. Wrk. Comp. P.D. LEXIS 492 ], the WCAB, affirming the WCJ’s stipulated award, held that the defendant... Read More

Cal. Comp. Cases September Advanced Postings (9/22/2011)
Posted on 22 Sep 2011 by LexisNexis Workers' Comp Law Newsroom Staff

Here’s the fourth batch of advanced postings for the September 2011 issue of Cal. Comp. Cases. Lexis.com subscribers can link to the complete headnotes and summaries. © Copyright 2011 LexisNexis. All rights reserved. Miguel Flores , Petitioner... Read More

California: Stipulation to Treatment Outside a Medical Provider Network
Posted on 30 Jan 2015 by Calif. WCAB Noteworthy Panel Decisions Reporter

In Shawl v. Steve’s Automotive , 2015 Cal. Wrk. Comp. P.D. LEXIS --, a split WCAB panel rescinded the WCJ’s decision and held that the applicant, who incurred an industrial injury to multiple body parts on 3/7/2001, was entitled to continue... Read More

California Official Medical Fee Schedule: The Death of the Extraordinary Circumstances Exception Post-2004
Posted on 28 Mar 2015 by Calif. WCAB Noteworthy Panel Decisions Reporter

In what appears to be a case of first impression, the WCAB panel in Jaime Torres Tavera v. T and P Farms, Zenith Insurance Company , 2015 Cal. Wrk. Comp. P.D. LEXIS --, reversed the WCJ’s finding and held instead that the extraordinary circumstances... Read More

Cal. Comp. Cases December Advanced Postings (11/29/2010)
Posted on 30 Nov 2010 by California Compensation Cases Staff

Here’s the first batch of advanced postings for the December 2010 issue of Cal. Comp. Cases. Lexis.com subscribers can link to the case below to read the complete headnotes and summary. Rudy Hernandez v. W.C.A.B., Blue Star Ready Mix/Mobile... Read More

Cal. Comp. Cases September Advanced Postings (9/22/2011)
Posted on 22 Sep 2011 by LexisNexis Workers' Comp Law Newsroom Staff

Here’s the fourth batch of advanced postings for the September 2011 issue of Cal. Comp. Cases. Lexis.com subscribers can link to the complete headnotes and summaries. © Copyright 2011 LexisNexis. All rights reserved. Miguel Flores , Petitioner... Read More