MARIA MELENDEZ vs. KELERMEYER BUILDING SERVICES, INC.; REHAB SOLUTIONS aka NORTH AMERICAN DISTRIBUTORS

This case involves a lien claimant, Rehab Solutions, whose lien was dismissed by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) due to non-appearance at a lien conference and failure to respond to a Notice of Intention to Dismiss. Rehab Solutions petitioned for reconsideration, arguing they received neither notice nor an opportunity to be heard. The WCJ's report, adopted by the WCAB, found that Rehab Solutions was properly noticed for the lien conference and later received a Notice of Intention to Dismiss, but failed to appear or respond for approximately 90 days. Consequently, the WCAB denied the Petition for Reconsideration, though they admonished the lien claimant that further frivolous filings would result in sanctions.