Drobot Jr. Seeks SCIF Concession for Time Extension

Attorneys for Michael R. Drobot proposed in court filings a quid pro quo with the California State Compensation Insurance Fund: If the carrier agrees to a six-month stay in the civil fraud proceeding, their client will stipulate to State Fund's request for a six-month extension to amend its complaint to name additional defendants.The U.S. Attorney's Office on Feb. 21 announced that Drobot's father, Michael D. Drobot, pleaded guilty to paying kickbacks to doctors, chiropractors and others who referred workers' compensation patients needing spinal surgery to his Pacific Hospital ...