ROBERT MARKOWITZ vs. BAKEAWAY BAKERY, CALIFORNIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY, GAB ROBBINS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision that prevented the defendant from compelling the applicant to transfer to their Multiple Provider Network (MPN). The WCJ found that the defendant failed to provide proper notice of the MPN rights, which is a procedural prerequisite. Furthermore, even if proper notice were given, the un-rebutted medical evidence indicated the applicant should continue with their current treating physician.