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Case Name | CA Comp. Ins. Co. v. WCAB (Raines) | |
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Date | 08/01/1997 | |
Note | Any agreement to be enforced in workers' compensation proceedings should be reduced to writing. | |
Citation | 62 CCC 1264 | |
WCC Citation | WCC 25881997 CA |
Applicant suffered industrial injuries on January 27, 1995, and was admitted to the San Bernadino County Hospital and treated until his release four months after the accident. Prior to his release from the hospital an employee of defendant California Compensation Insurance Co. contacted the hospital's collections office to negotiate a pending bill. Under this deal, Defendant paid $654,556. 22 within the agreed time limit a timely fashion, representing 80% of the initial total bill. This principle will help to ensure there has been a true meeting of the minds,' and will avoid unnecessary confusion and litigation. You are counseled to consult the full case for an accurate citation.
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