No Payment Due to Interpreter Service That Didn't Request Review of Invoice

A California appellate court ruled that an insurance carrier is off the hook for paying the bills of an interpretation service due to the provider’s failure to comply with procedures for payment of liens. Case: Meadowbrook Insurance Co. v. WCAB (DFS Interpreting), No. C088882, 11/21/2019, published. Facts: Miguel Velazquez and Servando Velazquez each suffered injuries at work. They both worked for employers with workers’ compensation insurance coverage through the Meadowbrook Insurance Co. Meadowbrook accepted liability for both claims. The carrier administered benefits, includi...