BLANCA GUTIERREZ vs. PHILLIP & INGE BOSKOVICH, STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves a petition for removal filed by Garo Tchakian, D.C., who claimed to be a lien claimant. The petition sought to overturn an order that prevented the lien claimant from prosecuting their lien until their deposition was completed. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the petition because there was no evidence that Dr. Tchakian had actually filed a lien in the case. As an unfiled lien claimant, Dr. Tchakian was not a party to the proceedings, and thus the WCAB lacked jurisdiction over their discovery disputes.