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PEDRO VEGA vs. WALNUT CAR WASH, STATE FARM

Filed: Oct 13, 2010
San Francisco
ADJ1287872

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied reconsideration of an Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) decision disallowing a lien claim by Joyce Altman Interpreters. The lien claimant failed to meet its burden of proving the compensability of its interpreting services through its invoices, business practices, or belated doctor affidavits. The WCAB found that the ALJ correctly weighed the evidence and gave deference to the credibility findings. Objections regarding the admission of defense exhibits and the testimony of a bill reviewer were deemed waived or harmless error.

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied reconsideration of an Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) decision disallowing a lien claim by Joyce Altman Interpreters. The lien claimant failed to meet its burden of proving the compensability of its interpreting services through its invoices, business practices, or belated doctor affidavits. The WCAB found that the ALJ correctly weighed the evidence and gave deference to the credibility findings. Objections regarding the admission of defense exhibits and the testimony of a bill reviewer were deemed waived or harmless error.

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