ASUNCION HERNANDEZ vs. MASON HILL, INC. and EMPLOYERS PREFERRED INSURANCE COMPANY; ELLA LANE, INC. and ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY by GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, INC./EMPLOYERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted Applicant's Petition for Removal. The Board found that the Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) denied Applicant due process by issuing orders for trial and sanctions without Applicant's attorney present to identify issues. The Board rescinded the WCJ's orders and scheduled a Mandatory Settlement Conference. The matter is returned to the WCJ for further proceedings.