RICHARD SMITH vs. FASTFRAMES, PREFERRED EMPLOYERS INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves a petition for removal by the defendant disputing the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board's (WCAB) jurisdiction over a lien claimant, Lopez & Associates. The defendant argued that Lopez lost jurisdiction by withdrawing its lien and filing a petition for costs instead of paying the required lien activation fee. However, relying on a recent en banc decision, the WCAB held that Lopez can reinstate its lien and pay the fee before the scheduled conference. Therefore, the petition for removal was denied, and the matter's continuance was affirmed.