On June 29, 2015, the United States 9th Circuit District Court of Appeals dismissed the case of Angelotti Chiropractic v. Baker. The dismissal vacated the preliminary injunction that had stayed… read more »
W.C.A.B. Jurisdiction over OMFS Disputes: When is it Proper to File a Lien?
Before SB863, the W.C.A.B. had jurisdiction over all bill review disputes, including those over the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS). Labor Code section 4603.2 now provides the procedure by which… read more »
Due Process Prevails in Lien Claimant’s Request for Medical Information
The California WCAB has issued several recent decisions on challenges to due process rights in workers’ compensation cases. Section One of the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution affords all… read more »
New Workers’ Compensation Laws Currently Under Consideration in the California Legislature
The state legislature is currently considering the following bills, which propose changes in California’s workers’ compensation laws: Assembly Bill No. 202 (AB202) would classify any cheerleader working for a California-based… read more »
2015 Official Medical Fee Schedule Changes and Updates
In our ever evolving world of medical treatment and fee schedule changes, it is imperative to stay current on the changes that apply to not only the type of services… read more »
Constitutionality of Independent Medical Review/Utilization Review System Established Under SB863 Challenged
In December 2014, the California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, Division 1, granted a petition for writ of review in Stevens v. WCAB (Outspoken Entertainment), Case No. A143043. Applicant’s… read more »
Lien Claimant’s Burden of Proof in Psychiatric Injury Disputes at Issue in Upcoming 2nd DCA Case
Oral arguments will be heard at the 2nd District Court of Appeal on April 16th, 2015 for the case of Rahimi vs. WCAB. At issue is the burden required for… read more »
Boehm & Associates Handles Third Party Liability Cases as Well as Workers’ Compensation Cases
Did you know that, in addition to our expertise in handling Workers’ Compensation cases, Boehm & Associates has also successfully handled Third Party Liability (TPL) for over 37 years? Thus… read more »
Air Ambulances Not Subject to 8 Cal. Code Reg. § 9789.70(a)
It used to be that air ambulance services seeking to recover their expenses as a lien claimant in a California Workers’ Compensation case were limited to 8 Cal. Code Reg…. read more »
Federal Litigation Challenging Constitutionality of Lien Activation Fee Provisions of SB863 Continues
The case of Angelotti Chiropractic et al. vs. Baker et al. (U.S. District Court for the Central District of California Case No.8:13-CV-01139-GW-JEM), wherein the plaintiffs, medical provider and ancillary service… read more »