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Case Name | Knight v. United Parcel Service | |
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Date | 10/12/2006 | |
Note | Employer or insurer's failure to provide required notice to an employee of rights under the MPN that results in a neglect or refusal to provide reasonable medical treatment renders the employer or insurer liable for reasonable medical treatment self-procured by the employee. | |
Citation | 71 CCC 1423 (2006) | |
WCC Citation | WCC 31862006 CA |
AHM 127807 AHM 129147 BRUCE KNIGHT, Applicant, vs. UNITED PARCEL SERVICE; and LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, Defendants. FACTS In 1973, applicant was first employed as a delivery person/driver with United Parcel Service (UPS), insured by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company (Liberty). "As Mr. Knight was aware the MPN was in place and elected to treat with you anyway, we are considering any and all treatment with you self-procured. Therefore, Mr. Knight will be responsible for all medical treatment and service charges. "Also be advised that if Mr. Knight elects to continue treatment with you, he will be responsible for all medical treatment and service charges. "
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