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Regular DecisionPetition for Reconsideration

YOLANDA SABLAN vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, ACCLAMATION SANTA CLARITA

Filed: Aug 25, 2025
Anaheim
SAU2545427; ADJ2545427 (LBO 0358993)

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State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF) sought reconsideration of an order appointing it and Travelers Property Casualty Company of America as joint liaison counsel in a consolidated workers' compensation proceeding. SCIF argued it had minimal lien involvement and lacked statutory authority for the role, citing conflicts with state law. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the petition, finding SCIF failed to provide evidentiary support for its claims and affirming that SCIF, like any other insurer, has the duty and authority to act as liaison counsel to defend against potentially fraudulent liens. The Board also reaffirmed its jurisdiction to appoint liaison counsel under WCAB Rule 10396, dismissing SCIF's petition for removal and denying its petition for reconsideration.

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State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF) sought reconsideration of an order appointing it and Travelers Property Casualty Company of America as joint liaison counsel in a consolidated workers' compensation proceeding. SCIF argued it had minimal lien involvement and lacked statutory authority for the role, citing conflicts with state law. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the petition, finding SCIF failed to provide evidentiary support for its claims and affirming that SCIF, like any other insurer, has the duty and authority to act as liaison counsel to defend against potentially fraudulent liens. The Board also reaffirmed its jurisdiction to appoint liaison counsel under WCAB Rule 10396, dismissing SCIF's petition for removal and denying its petition for reconsideration.

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