Nine groups representing the interests of workers, employers and the insurance industry this week asked the California Supreme Court for permission to weigh in on a pending dispute on whether a utilization review physician can be liable for medical malpractice.
In January of this year, the 4th District Court of Appeal ruled that doctors have a duty to exercise ordinary care and diligence when they render medical opinions as to the reasonableness and necessity of treatment recommendations for injured workers.
Accordingly, the court said Kirk King could assert a viable tort claim against the C...
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