What to expect at a MSC (Mandatory Settlement Conference)

This video reviews what to expect at a Mandatory Settlement Conference. If you are an injured worker with a California injury, and don’t have an attorney, this video is intended to help provide an overview of workers’ compensation topics so you can better represent yourself. Workers' comp cases in California are set for a Mandatory Settlement Conference after the filing of a DOR, and that also starts the timeline for a timely objection by the opposing party. A Mandatory Settlement Conference is generally more determinative than a Status Conference. Discovery may be closed, the case may be set for Trial, and the parties should be prepared to complete the Pre Trial Conference Statement listing all stipulations, issues, exhibits, and witnesses. The most common outcomes of a MSC, after discussion with one another and the judge, often are either to be taken off calendar or continued (either to another MSC or perhaps to a Trial). This video goes through what to expect at a typical MSC. The video referenced regarding the Stipulations page of the PTCS is at    • PTCS Stipulations page   The video referenced regarding the Issues page of the PTCS is at    • PTCS Issues Page   The video referenced regarding the Exhibits/Witnesses page of the PTCS is at    • PTCS Exhibits and Witnesses Page   Jeremy Lusk is a certified specialist in workers’ compensation with almost two decades of experience, and previously served as a Judge at the Fresno District Office of the WCAB. He has worked out of Fresno, but appeared at numerous Boards to represent both injured workers and employers/carriers. No attorney/client relationship is created or implied by this video. This video is not offering legal advice as to what you should, or should not, do in your workers’ compensation case, but rather offers education/information as to the California workers’ compensation system for unrepresented workers so they can better represent themselves and make more informed decisions. If you have any questions, let us know at [email protected]