High Court Denies City's Bid to Reclaim $106K from Firefighter

High Court Denies City’s Bid to Reclaim $106K from Firefighter

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April 14, 2025 | MedLegalNews.com – High Court Denies: In a pivotal ruling for public employees, the California Supreme Court rejected a city’s attempt to recover $106,000 in overpaid wages from a firefighter. The decision underscores the state’s commitment to protecting workers who unknowingly receive erroneous payments. Firefighter Acted in Good Faith The case involved […]

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CMA’s HIT Summit and AI Regulation Discussed on CIO Podcast

CMA’s HIT Summit and AI Regulation Discussed on CIO Podcast

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April 11, 2025 – MedLegalNews – SAN DIEGO, CA — CMA’s HIT Summit: As California emerges as a leader in regulating artificial intelligence (AI) in health care, the California Medical Association (CMA) is once again leading the national conversation. CMA Vice President of Health Information Technology, David Ford, recently appeared on the Healthcare IT Today

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Prior Authorization Delays: New Legislation Aims to Improve Patient Care

Prior Authorization Delays: Aims to Improve Patient Care

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April 11, 2025 – MedLegalNews – SACRAMENTO, CA — Prior Authorization Delays: A group of California lawmakers, backed by the California Medical Association (CMA) and physicians statewide, has introduced a legislative package to overhaul the state’s prior authorization process. The goal: to reduce delays and improve access to timely, medically necessary care. “When people have

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Court Sends Back 1970s Baseball Player’s Cumulative Trauma Claim to Determine Injury Date

Reform of SIBTF May Be on the Horizon—but Not Until After 2025

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April 09, 2025 – MedLegalNews – SACRAMENTO, CA – Speakers at the California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) annual conference discussed the growing pressure on the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF) and the likely delays in reform. While SIBTF reform is under consideration, experts suggest that significant legislative changes may not occur until after 2025.

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Injured Worker’s Retaliation Lawsuit Cleared to Proceed

Injured Worker’s Retaliation Lawsuit Cleared to Proceed

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April 09, 2025 – MedLegalNews – San Francisco, CA – Injured Worker’s Retaliation Lawsuit: A California appellate court has ruled that an injured worker can continue pursuing claims of discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination. The decision affirms the legal protections available to workers who file for workers’ compensation. Injury, Claim, and Termination The employee suffered

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SIBTF Pushes CA Employers’ Assessments Over $2 Billion in 2025

SIBTF Pushes CA Employers’ Assessments Over $2 Billion in 2025

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April 08, 2025 – SIBTF Pushes CA Employers: California employers are facing an unprecedented $2 billion in assessments to fund the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF) in 2025. This sharp increase is driven by a surge in claims and rising costs, putting a significant strain on the workers’ compensation system. Key Factors Driving the

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DIR Releases 2024 IMR Report: Workers’ Comp Dispute Trends

DIR Releases 2024 IMR Report: Workers’ Comp Dispute Trends

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April 08, 2025 – MedLegalNews – Sacramento, CA – DIR Releases 2024 IMR Report: The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and its Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) have released the 2024 Annual Report on the state’s Independent Medical Review (IMR) program. Now in its twelfth year, the IMR process continues to serve as California’s

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CWCI Elects 2025 Board, Re-Elects Eric M. Hansen as Chair

CWCI Elects 2025 Board, Re-Elects Eric M. Hansen as Chair

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April 08, 2025 – MedLegalNews – Oakland, CA – CWCI Elects 2025 Board: The California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) has announced the election of its 2025 Board of Directors, with Eric M. Hansen, Senior Vice President of Underwriting at Preferred Employers, re-elected as Chair. Hansen has served on CWCI’s Board since 2014 and joined the

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CA Delivery Owners Ordered to Repay in Workers' Comp Scheme

CA Delivery Owners Ordered to Repay in Workers’ Comp Scheme

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April 7, 2025 – MedLegalNews- Los Angeles, CA – CA Delivery Owners: John Nemandoust and Annette Assil, a Los Angeles couple, have been sentenced after a California Department of Insurance (CDI) investigation exposed that they underreported more than $21 million in employee payroll for their delivery businesses. In addition to jail time, the pair has

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