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ELVIA DE LA LLATA vs. TARGET STORES, SEDGWICK CMS

Filed: Sep 05, 2013
Van Nuys
ADJ7709073

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a Petition for Reconsideration filed by Buena Vista Medical Services. The Board adopted the Administrative Law Judge's (WCJ) report, which found that the lien claimant was properly dismissed for failing to appear at a hearing. The WCJ's report noted discrepancies between the claimant's petition and the official case file, including that notice of the hearing was sent and presumed received. The Board also warned the lien claimant against misrepresenting facts in future filings to avoid sanctions.

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a Petition for Reconsideration filed by Buena Vista Medical Services. The Board adopted the Administrative Law Judge's (WCJ) report, which found that the lien claimant was properly dismissed for failing to appear at a hearing. The WCJ's report noted discrepancies between the claimant's petition and the official case file, including that notice of the hearing was sent and presumed received. The Board also warned the lien claimant against misrepresenting facts in future filings to avoid sanctions.

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