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JACQUELINE SYLVESTER vs. EASTBAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT, OCTAGON RISK SERVICES

Filed: Jul 30, 2007
San Francisco
WCK 0063425

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to address the defendant's contention that the lien claimant, Webster Surgery Center, failed to prove proper licensure and accreditation for services rendered to the applicant. The WCAB rescinded the prior award and remanded the case for further proceedings to determine if Webster met the necessary licensing or accreditation requirements to provide the claimed medical services. This decision aligns with recent appellate court rulings placing the burden on lien claimants to demonstrate compliance with applicable licensure or accreditation standards.

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to address the defendant's contention that the lien claimant, Webster Surgery Center, failed to prove proper licensure and accreditation for services rendered to the applicant. The WCAB rescinded the prior award and remanded the case for further proceedings to determine if Webster met the necessary licensing or accreditation requirements to provide the claimed medical services. This decision aligns with recent appellate court rulings placing the burden on lien claimants to demonstrate compliance with applicable licensure or accreditation standards.

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JACQUELINE SYLVESTER vs. EASTBAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT, OCTAGON RISK SERVICES (2007) – San Francisco | CompFox