Ann Johnson, Applicant v. Santa Ana Unified School District, PSI, Defendant 2008 Cal. Wrk. Comp. P.D. LEXIS 832 (Writ Denied)
Sep 02, 2008OUTCOME: Favorable to injured worker.
The WCAB held that, pursuant to Knight v. United Parcel Service (2006) 71 Cal. Comp. Cases 1423 (Appeals Board en banc opinion), defendant's failure to provide notice to applicant at the time of her 1 ... 2/8/2006 injuries to her hands, knees, groin, hips, neck, upper extremities and back as required under 8 Cal. Code Reg. § 9767.12(a) of her medical provider network (MPN) rights, resulted in a refusal or neglect to provide medical treatment and rendered defendant liable for applicant's self-procured medical treatment expenses.
