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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded a prior order dismissing a lien claimant's claim for interpreter fees. The lien claimant had filed a declaration required by Labor Code section 4903.05, but did not electronically file it as required by WCAB Rule 10770.7. The Board found that although the electronic filing was defective, the lien claimant substantially complied by timely filing the declaration on paper. Therefore, the matter was returned to the trial level for the lien claimant to correct the filing and for adjudication of remaining issues.
MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ vs. PITMAN FARMS, INC., YORK INSURANCE SERVICES is a workers' compensation case decided in Fresno. 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 Fresno.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board rescinded a prior order dismissing a lien claimant's claim for interpreter fees. The lien claimant had filed a declaration required by Labor Code section 4903.05, but did not electronically file it as required by WCAB Rule 10770.7. The Board found that although the electronic filing was defective, the lien claimant substantially complied by timely filing the declaration on paper. Therefore, the matter was returned to the trial level for the lien claimant to correct the filing and for adjudication of remaining issues.
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