Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. WCAB Panel Rejects Use of Figure 15-19 to Rate Cervical Impairment. Employer Loses Negligence and Bad Faith Case Against State Fund. Intoxication is No Defense to Claim Against Uninsured Employer. Truck Mechanic Faces Felonies For Fraudulent Claim. DWC Proposes Regulatory Move from ICD-9 to ICD-10. FDA Ignores Complaints About New Pain Drug. Bipartisan Agreement Raises Hopes to Avoid 24% Physician's Pay Cut. Public Service Insurance Exits California Comp Market.