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LEIGH RICE vs. REIMERS GIFTS CANDIES, STATE FARM CALIFORNIA WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS

Filed: May 20, 2013
Fresno
ADJ8018559

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to Med-Legal LLC (Petitioner), a lien claimant. The WCAB rescinded an order dismissing Petitioner's lien, finding that Petitioner was denied due process. Specifically, the WCAB determined that the record did not establish that Petitioner received adequate notice that its lien would be adjudicated at the trial for the case-in-chief. The matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to properly develop the record and ensure appropriate notice.

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to Med-Legal LLC (Petitioner), a lien claimant. The WCAB rescinded an order dismissing Petitioner's lien, finding that Petitioner was denied due process. Specifically, the WCAB determined that the record did not establish that Petitioner received adequate notice that its lien would be adjudicated at the trial for the case-in-chief. The matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to properly develop the record and ensure appropriate notice.

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