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ERIC RUIZ vs. JCT COMPANY, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Appeals Board rescinded a prior order disallowing a lien for medical-legal photocopy services. The Board determined the judge must first consider if the defendant timely objected to the expenses per Labor Code section 4622. If the objection was untimely, the lien claimant is not barred from collection. If the objection was timely, the judge must then evaluate the reasonableness and necessity of the services in light of discovery policies. The case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision.