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Case No. ADJ3133261 (VNO 0400017)
Regular
Aug 17, 2010

FELIPE TOLENTINO vs. CONCO CEMENT, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, XCHANGING INC., FREMONT COMPENSATION

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration as premature. The WCAB granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration regarding the temporary disability overpayment issue, deferring it for further proceedings. The Board affirmed the WCJ's findings on injury causation and permanent disability but amended the decision to clarify the overpayment issue. Finally, the WCAB issued a notice of intention to sanction defendant's counsel for attaching and citing unadmitted evidence.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardFELIPE TOLENTINOCONCO CEMENTCALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATIONXCHANGING INC.FREMONT COMPENSATIONliquidationADJ3133261VNO 0400017OPINION AND ORDERS DISMISSING PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION AND GRANTING PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION
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Case No. ADJ455873 (LAO 0886539)
Regular
Sep 26, 2016

JAMES TOWNSEND vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, HARBOR DIVISION

This case concerns a lien claimant, BCP Collections, Inc., seeking reconsideration of an order denying its lien for $\$8,661.87$. The initial denial was based on BCP's alleged failure to provide proof of service for its Notice of Intention to allow the lien. However, the administrative law judge later vacated this order, recognizing proof of service had been timely filed. Consequently, the Appeals Board dismissed BCP's petition for reconsideration because the rescinded order was not a final decision. As no final determination of the lien currently exists, reconsideration is procedurally improper.

BCP CollectionsNotice of IntentionProof of ServiceEAMSLien ClaimPetition for ReconsiderationOrder Allowing LienLien ConferenceRescinded OrderAdministrative Law Judge
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Case No. ADJ6473659, ADJ6680091
Regular
Jan 27, 2014

LEANDRO GARCIA vs. CABRILLO CARE CENTER, CAREWEST INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves a lien claimant's attempt to appeal an administrative law judge's (WCJ) order rescinding a prior lien allowance. The Appeals Board dismissed the reconsideration petition, finding the rescission order to be interim and not a final order subject to reconsideration. The Board also denied the petition for removal, concluding that the WCJ acted correctly in rescinding the lien allowance due to service issues and conflicting timelines. Ultimately, the matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings on the lien claim's merits.

Lien claimantPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalOrder Rescinding Order Allowing LienCompromise and ReleaseLabor Code section 5900(a)final orderinterim ordersAppeals Board Rule 10859WCJ
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Case No. ADJ2902954; ADJ2715753
Regular
Jan 14, 2014

DONALD GREEN vs. COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Appeals Board dismissed the lien claimant's Petition for Reconsideration and granted removal on its own motion. It affirmed the Administrative Law Judge's order setting aside a prior lien allowance due to potential service and ex parte communication issues. The matter was returned to the trial level for reassignment to a new judge to address outstanding issues, including proper service, ex parte communication, the propriety of setting aside the lien order, and potential sanctions.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLien claimantReconsiderationRemovalOrder Setting AsideEx parte communicationProper serviceNotice of Intent to Allow LienAmended Order Allowing LienSubstituted counsel
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Case No. ADJ2178733 (BAK 0154115)
Regular
May 27, 2014

LIDIA BUENO vs. RAVILA FARM LABOR SERVICES, REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves a lien claimant, Biocare RX Specialty Pharmacy, whose lien was dismissed by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). Biocare argued the dismissal was erroneous because it had not yet filed a lien. The WCAB granted reconsideration, rescinding the dismissal order. The Board found it lacked jurisdiction to dismiss a lien that had not been filed and that Biocare was improperly dismissed for non-appearance at a lien conference for which it received no notice.

Lien claimantPetition for ReconsiderationOrder to Dismiss LiensWCJBiocare RX Specialty PharmacyElite Lien Servicesjurisdictionfiled lienLabor Code section 4903.5industrial injury
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Case No. ADJ270028 (VNO 0373478)
Regular
Mar 12, 2012

LISA TOWNSEND vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the lien claimant's first Petition for Reconsideration as untimely and seeking review of a non-final order. The claimant's initial petition was filed after the deadline due to being received after 5 PM on the filing date. However, the Board granted reconsideration of the second petition concerning a contempt order and fine against the lien claimant's representative, to allow further review of the factual and legal issues. The Board also admonished the claimant for violating page limit and document attachment rules in their filings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationOrder RescindingOrder Allowing LienOrder of ContemptLien ClaimantWCJuntimely petitionnon-final orderdue process
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Case No. ADJ8951552, ADJ9303764
Regular
Feb 19, 2015

JAIME SERRANO vs. G & H X-PRESS, INC., MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded an order allowing a lien of $5,539.00 to Allied Services. The Board found the defendant's petition for reconsideration was timely because the prior order was defectively served on the defendant's attorney, who had not been properly listed on the Official Address Record. This lack of proper service meant the attorney did not receive notice of the order until shortly before filing the petition. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings on the lien claim.

Workers Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationOrder Allowing LienDefective ServiceOfficial Address RecordElectronic Adjudication Management SystemLaw Firm AppearanceNotice of Intention to Allow LienRescinded OrderTimeliness of Filing
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Case No. ADJ8213513, ADJ7224783
Regular
Jun 13, 2014

JOSE OROZCO vs. WOODMASTER FURNITURE, INC., ENDURANCE INSURANCE COMPANY, SOUTHERN INSURANCE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of orders dismissing a purported lien claimant's lien. The Board found that the Workers' Compensation Judge lacked jurisdiction to dismiss the lien because the claimant had not actually filed a lien with the Board. Consequently, the dismissal orders were rescinded and the matter was returned for further proceedings.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationLien ClaimOrder Dismissing LienWCJLabor Code Section 4903Labor Code Section 4903.05Appeals Board Rule 10774.5Unfiled LienJurisdiction
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Case No. ADJ800698 (SRO 0128141)
Regular
Apr 25, 2012

Kevin Elliott vs. Fire Protection Unlimited, Specialty Risk

The Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration because the WCJ's order compelling service of medical reports was not a final order. However, construing the petition as a request for removal, the Board granted it, finding a potential untimeliness issue with the lien claimant's lien under Labor Code section 4903.5. The Board rescinded the original order and returned the case to the trial level for a lien conference to determine the existence, filing date, and validity of the lien.

Labor Code section 4903.5Petition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalOrder to Compel Service of Medical Reportslien claimantRS MedicalOrder Approving Compromise and Releaseuntimely filed lienlaches defenselien conference
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Case No. ADJ6975062
Regular
May 01, 2015

ROSALINDA DOMINGUEZ vs. BLUE SPHERE, INC., SOUTHERN INSURANCE

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration because the underlying March 5, 2015 order was not a final decision. The Board granted removal to address the issue of the lien claimant's status. Finding the original order procedurally flawed, the Board rescinded it and returned the case to the trial level for further proceedings, specifically suggesting a new lien conference or trial. This action allows for proper adjudication of the lien claimant's services, which may or may not be barred by the statute of limitations.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalLien ClaimantStatute of LimitationsSB 863Final OrderInterlocutory OrderSanctionsLien Trial
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