Defendant Republic did not contest the bill as unreasonable or unnecessary within the 60-day period permitted in Labor Code section 4622. 4 The WCJ recommended denial of reconsideration, on the ground that APC's petition for reconsideration had not been verified. Applicant underwent surgery on November 20, 1990, and was released by Dr. Najafi to return to work in January 1991. Applicant obtained counsel and signed a claim form on December 5, 1990, which was received by defendant employer on December 12, 1990. Defendants responded the services rendered by Apex were not medical-legal expenses subject to the statutory provisions cited by Apex.

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