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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted removal and rescinded a judge's order to personally appear and sanction a lien claimant, Western Imaging Services. The WCAB found that the judge prejudged the lien claimant's entitlement to payment and threatened sanctions without proper notice or a full hearing on the merits regarding registration requirements. The lien claimant was not given an adequate opportunity to present evidence or legal arguments on the applicability of relevant Business and Professions Code sections. The WCAB directed the judge to allow evidence and briefing on the issue before issuing a final decision.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted removal and rescinded a judge's order to personally appear and sanction a lien claimant, Western Imaging Services. The WCAB found that the judge prejudged the lien claimant's entitlement to payment and threatened sanctions without proper notice or a full hearing on the merits regarding registration requirements. The lien claimant was not given an adequate opportunity to present evidence or legal arguments on the applicability of relevant Business and Professions Code sections. The WCAB directed the judge to allow evidence and briefing on the issue before issuing a final decision.
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