WorkCompAcademy News - February 1, 2021

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories:Sub-Contractor Lacks Standing to Challenge Privette Doctrine Dismissal. EDD Fraud Losses Now Estimated at $11B. Feds Pursue Pharmacist for Carelessly Filling Opioid Prescriptions. O.C. Healthcare Group Resolves $40M Respirator Fraud Claim. CA DOJ Launches Worker Rights and Fair Labor Section. DWC Adjusts OMFS - Pathology and Clinical Laboratory. Cal/OSHA Form 300A Summary of Illnesses and Injuries Due on Feb 1. NAIC Study - PC Insurance Premium Increase as Losses Flat. Study Shows Healthcare Lab Workers at Highest COVID Risk. Officials Say 33% of L.A. County Residents Were COVID Infected.