The Lobby Bar Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-lobby-bar-podcast Comp, Cocktails & Conversations. We bring the best part of conference life to your home/car/office. 2021 The Lobby Bar Podcast 1e8e9d20-54bd-5db6-82b9-144b4df90ef0 no en Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:09:42 -0800 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:38:15 -0800 https://www.thelobbybarpodcast.com https://img.transistor.fm/ecvVoDDNuj46_QRuuxU6bh1D78cf4CJSYSlFyeGxH4k/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzIwODkxLzE2MjAx/NzMzMTEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg The Lobby Bar Podcast https://www.thelobbybarpodcast.com episodic Roy Park & Jason Guenthart Comp, Cocktails & Conversations. We bring the best part of conference life to your home/car/office. Comp, Cocktails & Conversations. Workers' Compensation, Risk Management, Claims Management Roy Park No Yes Suicide 13 13 Suicide full fad63836-ff1c-4c14-a922-ea98afef77cb https://share.transistor.fm/s/28cdf3aa Today we continue our series on Workers' Comp Concepts and Jason discusses the Suicide affirmative defense.  

]]> Today we continue our series on Workers' Comp Concepts and Jason discusses the Suicide affirmative defense.  

]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2022 08:18:10 -0800 Roy Park & Jason Guenthart Roy Park & Jason Guenthart 98 Today we continue our series on Workers' Comp Concepts and Jason discusses the Suicide affirmative defense. Today we continue our series on Workers' Comp Concepts and Jason discusses the Suicide affirmative defense. Workers' Compensation, Risk Management, Claims Management No Initial Aggressor 12 12 Initial Aggressor full 0871d98a-9578-4047-92ae-87be36171f6e https://share.transistor.fm/s/afca366d Continuing our series on Work Comp Concepts, Jason talks about the Initial Aggressor affirmative defense.  

]]> Continuing our series on Work Comp Concepts, Jason talks about the Initial Aggressor affirmative defense.  

]]> Mon, 24 Jan 2022 11:25:22 -0800 Roy Park & Jason Guenthart Roy Park & Jason Guenthart 170 Continuing our series on Work Comp Concepts, Jason talks about the Initial Aggressor affirmative defense. Continuing our series on Work Comp Concepts, Jason talks about the Initial Aggressor affirmative defense. Workers' Compensation, Risk Management, Claims Management No Criminal Acts 11 11 Criminal Acts full e67842cc-bf01-4464-baab-612afe824675 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a3388a64 We continue our series on basic Workers' Compensation concepts.  Today Jason talks about the affirmative defense involving criminal acts.  

]]> We continue our series on basic Workers' Compensation concepts.  Today Jason talks about the affirmative defense involving criminal acts.  

]]> Tue, 11 Jan 2022 14:59:03 -0800 Roy Park & Jason Guenthart Roy Park & Jason Guenthart 132 We continue our series on basic Workers' Compensation concepts. Today Jason talks about the affirmative defense involving criminal acts. We continue our series on basic Workers' Compensation concepts. Today Jason talks about the affirmative defense involving criminal acts. Workers' Compensation, Risk Management, Claims Management No Intoxication 10 10 Intoxication full 4db8d9b3-0d17-4b4e-9748-840daa0fa2e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5d6e65fa Intoxication is an affirmative defense.  Listen as Jason explains the requirements and limitations of this defense.

]]> Intoxication is an affirmative defense.  Listen as Jason explains the requirements and limitations of this defense.

]]> Fri, 24 Dec 2021 15:38:53 -0800 Roy Park & Jason Guenthart Roy Park & Jason Guenthart 166 Continuing our discussion of Affirmative Defenses, today Jason covers Intoxication Continuing our discussion of Affirmative Defenses, today Jason covers Intoxication Workers' Compensation, Risk Management, Claims Management No Closures, Catastrophic Claims and Relationships with Denise Evans 9 9 Closures, Catastrophic Claims and Relationships with Denise Evans full 87c44059-8095-4338-890b-d797be826c29 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b5d2a6fd In this episode, Roy and Denise talk about her history with Staffmark, early closures, catastrophic claims and having a plan.

]]> In this episode, Roy and Denise talk about her history with Staffmark, early closures, catastrophic claims and having a plan.

]]> Mon, 13 Dec 2021 17:12:40 -0800 Roy Park & Jason Guenthart Roy Park & Jason Guenthart 2068 Denise Evans stops by the studio to record an impromptu episode. Denise Evans stops by the studio to record an impromptu episode. Workers' Compensation, Risk Management, Claims Management No A.I., Metrics and Cost Savings with Chad Beinschroth 8 8 A.I., Metrics and Cost Savings with Chad Beinschroth full 25f7fe4c-a9c2-488f-b582-d155dd55e959 https://share.transistor.fm/s/73ac1f0d In this episode, Roy and Jason talk to Chad Beinschroth from Amazon.  They talk about everything from automation, efficiency, metrics and cost savings.  

In the episode, Roy mentions an AI company that automates various interactions with injured workers.  That company is Gain Life.  If you're interested in discussing their services, reach out to Julie Fetherman.  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-fetherman-atgainlife

]]> In this episode, Roy and Jason talk to Chad Beinschroth from Amazon.  They talk about everything from automation, efficiency, metrics and cost savings.  

In the episode, Roy mentions an AI company that automates various interactions with injured workers.  That company is Gain Life.  If you're interested in discussing their services, reach out to Julie Fetherman.  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-fetherman-atgainlife

]]> Wed, 17 Nov 2021 07:20:33 -0800 Roy Park & Jason Guenthart Roy Park & Jason Guenthart 1773 In this episode, Roy and Jason talk to Chad Beinschroth from Amazon. In this episode, Roy and Jason talk to Chad Beinschroth from Amazon. Workers' Compensation, Risk Management, Claims Management No Exclusive Remedy 7 7 Exclusive Remedy full 2bcb80dd-597d-4a51-acf1-961aa9c674c9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6ff80e48 Roy explains why Workers' Compensation is the exclusive remedy for work related injuries in CA.

]]> Roy explains why Workers' Compensation is the exclusive remedy for work related injuries in CA.

]]> Thu, 30 Sep 2021 09:07:24 -0700 Roy Park & Jason Guenthart Roy Park & Jason Guenthart 109 Roy explains why Workers' Compensation is the exclusive remedy for work related injuries in CA. Roy explains why Workers' Compensation is the exclusive remedy for work related injuries in CA. Workers' Compensation, Risk Management, Claims Management No Jurisdiction 6 6 Jurisdiction full 87aea88f-a730-4bf7-a33d-ce9682dc5bb6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1cdd270e In this quick episode, Jason talks about how jurisdiction works in CA Workers' Comp.  

]]> In this quick episode, Jason talks about how jurisdiction works in CA Workers' Comp.  

]]> Tue, 28 Sep 2021 16:03:29 -0700 Roy Park & Jason Guenthart Roy Park & Jason Guenthart 78 In this quick episode, Jason talks about how jurisdiction works in CA Workers' Comp. In this quick episode, Jason talks about how jurisdiction works in CA Workers' Comp. Workers' Compensation, Risk Management, Claims Management No How to Become a Successful Attorney in Workers' Comp 5 5 How to Become a Successful Attorney in Workers' Comp full 26d2c257-ddf0-4573-84cf-5a9584dd8969 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a5e8efad In this episode, Roy and Jason discuss tips on how to become a successful attorney in Workers' Compensation and the new series they will be launching with short 1 and 2 minute episodes where they explain basic concepts in WC.  The goal is to provide a resource for attorneys and claims professionals that are just starting their careers.  

]]> In this episode, Roy and Jason discuss tips on how to become a successful attorney in Workers' Compensation and the new series they will be launching with short 1 and 2 minute episodes where they explain basic concepts in WC.  The goal is to provide a resource for attorneys and claims professionals that are just starting their careers.  

]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2021 20:32:11 -0700 Roy Park & Jason Guenthart Roy Park & Jason Guenthart 605 In this episode, Roy and Jason discuss tips on how to become a successful attorney in Workers' Compensation and the new series they will be launching with short 1 and 2 minute episodes where they explain basic concepts in WC. The goal is to provide a resource for attorneys and claims professionals that are just starting their careers. In this episode, Roy and Jason discuss tips on how to become a successful attorney in Workers' Compensation and the new series they will be launching with short 1 and 2 minute episodes where they explain basic concepts in WC. The goal is to provide a res Workers' Compensation, Risk Management, Claims Management No Depositions 4 4 Depositions full 908c03f6-7844-4fef-b475-cc5b56333c64 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fedff8ae Roy and Jason talk to Roy Yang of the Roy Yang Law Firm about deposition strategy.  Roy Yang is an applicant's attorney and he shares insights on what he believes to be good strategies for applicant depositions, as well as cross examinations of doctors.  

]]> Roy and Jason talk to Roy Yang of the Roy Yang Law Firm about deposition strategy.  Roy Yang is an applicant's attorney and he shares insights on what he believes to be good strategies for applicant depositions, as well as cross examinations of doctors.  

]]> Mon, 02 Aug 2021 16:21:40 -0700 Roy Park & Jason Guenthart Roy Park & Jason Guenthart 1972 Roy and Jason talk to an applicant's attorney about depositions strategy. Roy and Jason talk to an applicant's attorney about depositions strategy. Workers' Compensation, Risk Management, Claims Management No Cocktails and Cases #2 3 3 Cocktails and Cases #2 full 4fcd2a49-04aa-43b7-aac2-26e00a81b221 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bdfca8a2 Roy and Jason talk about a couple recent cases, a return to normalcy and the firm's 10 year anniversary.  

]]> Roy and Jason talk about a couple recent cases, a return to normalcy and the firm's 10 year anniversary.  

]]> Fri, 16 Jul 2021 00:37:39 -0700 Roy Park & Jason Guenthart Roy Park & Jason Guenthart 1709 Roy and Jason discuss a few recent cases, a return to normalcy and the firm's 10 year anniversary. Roy and Jason discuss a few recent cases, a return to normalcy and the firm's 10 year anniversary. Workers' Compensation, Risk Management, Claims Management No Cocktails and Cases 2 2 Cocktails and Cases full 20acc371-ad32-4dd4-8af3-9fc61a3d489d https://share.transistor.fm/s/5722c2ac Here are the cases we discuss on this episode:

Garcia v. Mendoza dba Sweet Melody Express, 2020 Cal. Wrk. Comp. P.D. LEXIS 353
Burden of proof on applicant to prove AOE/COE and residential employees must prove LC 3352 subsection 8 exception does not apply.
Avila v. Sutter Santa Cruz, 2020 Cal. Wrk. Comp. P.D. LEXIS 413
6 month rule for psyche injuries need not be 6 consecutive months
Li v. Kaiser Permanente, 2020 Cal. Wrk. Comp. P.D. LEXIS 389
AA's interpreter must prove reasonableness and necessity for their services
Tull v. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, 2021 Cal. Wrk. Comp. P.D. LEXIS 53
Credit can be applied to multiple dates of injury

Rosenbrook v. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc., 2021 Cal. Wrk. Comp. P.D. LEXIS 16
If a QME deems a Telehealth appropriate, defendants cannot simply refuse to send applicant

Applied Materials v. WCAB, 
Compensable consequence definition expanded and Fitzpatrick upheld



]]> Here are the cases we discuss on this episode:

Garcia v. Mendoza dba Sweet Melody Express, 2020 Cal. Wrk. Comp. P.D. LEXIS 353
Burden of proof on applicant to prove AOE/COE and residential employees must prove LC 3352 subsection 8 exception does not apply.
Avila v. Sutter Santa Cruz, 2020 Cal. Wrk. Comp. P.D. LEXIS 413
6 month rule for psyche injuries need not be 6 consecutive months
Li v. Kaiser Permanente, 2020 Cal. Wrk. Comp. P.D. LEXIS 389
AA's interpreter must prove reasonableness and necessity for their services
Tull v. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, 2021 Cal. Wrk. Comp. P.D. LEXIS 53
Credit can be applied to multiple dates of injury

Rosenbrook v. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc., 2021 Cal. Wrk. Comp. P.D. LEXIS 16
If a QME deems a Telehealth appropriate, defendants cannot simply refuse to send applicant

Applied Materials v. WCAB, 
Compensable consequence definition expanded and Fitzpatrick upheld



]]> Fri, 04 Jun 2021 00:21:14 -0700 Roy Park & Jason Guenthart Roy Park & Jason Guenthart 2388 Roy and Jason have a drink and talk about some comp cases. Roy and Jason have a drink and talk about some comp cases. Workers' Compensation, Risk Management, Claims Management No Essential Services 1 1 Essential Services full eac9b8cd-2e5e-45e5-a52d-0797a182d6fa https://share.transistor.fm/s/3d4d0fa5 In this episode we talk to Steve Figliuolo from Chick-Fil-A, Alvina Garcia from 99 Cent Only Stores and Randy Rodelo from KPC Health.  We discuss the roles they played in their organizations in dealing with the various challenges presented by COVID-19.  We hope that their insights into protocols and procedures can help those industries that are slowly being opened as the pandemic loses steam.  We even address some areas in which the new protocols could stand the test of time and remain in effect long after the pandemic is over and how the pandemic brought to light some inefficiencies in our various businesses and forced us to get lean.  We hope you enjoy the episode and can be patient with some of the technical difficulties we experienced.

]]> In this episode we talk to Steve Figliuolo from Chick-Fil-A, Alvina Garcia from 99 Cent Only Stores and Randy Rodelo from KPC Health.  We discuss the roles they played in their organizations in dealing with the various challenges presented by COVID-19.  We hope that their insights into protocols and procedures can help those industries that are slowly being opened as the pandemic loses steam.  We even address some areas in which the new protocols could stand the test of time and remain in effect long after the pandemic is over and how the pandemic brought to light some inefficiencies in our various businesses and forced us to get lean.  We hope you enjoy the episode and can be patient with some of the technical difficulties we experienced.

]]> Tue, 04 May 2021 17:07:51 -0700 Roy Park & Jason Guenthart Roy Park & Jason Guenthart 3532 Today we talk to claims management professionals working in the essential services space to glean some insight on how they overcame the challenges presented by COVID-19. Today we talk to claims management professionals working in the essential services space to glean some insight on how they overcame the challenges presented by COVID-19. Workers' Compensation, Risk Management, Claims Management No