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Case No. ADJ7711093
Regular
Nov 10, 2014

Fernando Sosa vs. Source One Staffing, CIGA by its Servicing Facility Patriot Risk Services, For Ullico, in liquidation

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration because it was unverified. The Board also granted removal on its own motion due to the lien claimant's repeated failure to appear at lien conferences and file proper objections. This conduct, along with filing an invalid petition, suggests potential bad faith and warrants a Commissioner's Conference to determine if sanctions should be imposed. The lien claim was ultimately dismissed by the WCJ for non-appearance.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardFernando SosaSource One StaffingCIGAUllicoPetition for ReconsiderationLien ClaimantCalifornia Physician NetworkLLCDenise Mejia
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Case No. ADJ4297322
Regular
Apr 26, 2013

ARTURO SALAS vs. BAY CITY CONTAINERS, COMPWEST INSURANCE COMPANY, PACIFIC COMPENSATION INSURANCE COMPANY

This case concerns a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration after their lien was dismissed by the WCJ for failing to appear at a lien conference. The lien claimant argued they filed an objection and that dismissal for non-appearance was improper under Rule 10562. Although the petition was deemed timely filed as the claimant received the dismissal order late, the Appeals Board dismissed the petition due to procedural defects. Specifically, the petition was not properly served on adverse parties and lacked specific references to the record and applicable law as required by Board rules.

WCABlien claimantpetition for reconsiderationorder dismissing liennotice of intention to dismiss lienlien conferencefailure to appearobjectionserviceLabor Code section 5903
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Case No. ADJ7671309
Regular
Jul 28, 2014

ISRAEL SALAZAR vs. HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP, ZURICH NORTH AMERICA

This case concerns a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration after their lien was dismissed with prejudice for failing to appear at a scheduled lien conference. The lien claimant's representative claimed the non-appearance was due to a calendaring error, believing the appearance was at 1:30 PM instead of in the morning. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied the petition. The WCAB found that the representative's explanation did not constitute good cause and that his mere presence in the courtroom for other matters did not constitute an appearance for this specific conference.

WCABLien ClaimantPetition for ReconsiderationDismissalNon-AppearanceLien ConferenceGood CauseExcusable NeglectWCJOrder Dismissing
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Case No. ADJ430401 (LAO 0856105)
Regular
Feb 21, 2017

JANICE SIMMONS vs. SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES, USA, INC., SEDGWICK CMS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration of an order dismissing its lien claim for non-appearance. The dismissal was based on the lien claimant's failure to appear at a lien conference and file an objection. However, the lien claimant argued it was never properly served with the dismissal order. The Board found insufficient proof of service in the record and therefore rescinded the dismissal order. The case is returned to the trial level for the judge to determine if the lien claimant has shown good cause for its non-appearance.

Lien claimantPetition for ReconsiderationOrder Dismissing Lien ClaimNon-AppearanceWCAB Rule 10562Proof of ServiceNotice of RepresentationAdministrative Law JudgeWith PrejudiceObjection
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Case No. ADJ3995222
Regular
Oct 03, 2014

CHRISTINE PUBLICOVER vs. BOUGET BROS, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE

This case concerns Dr. Mark Greenspan's lien, which was dismissed due to non-appearance at a lien conference. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied Dr. Greenspan's Petition for Reconsideration, upholding the dismissal. The WCAB found that Dr. Greenspan failed to establish good cause for his non-appearance, as the alleged hacking issue did not justify the lack of awareness regarding the hearing date. Furthermore, the WCAB noted that defendants are not obligated to contact lien claimants about non-appearances.

Petition for ReconsiderationWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJ reportSection 10848lien conferenceNotice of Intent (NOI)EAMSlien claimantgood causehacking
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Case No. ADJ7860662
Regular
Sep 16, 2014

JAMES McCRAY vs. UCI MEDICAL CENTER, Permissibly SelfInsured, Administered by SEDGWICK REGENTS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of an order dismissing a lien claim filed by Southland Spine and Rehab Medical Center. The lien claimant failed to appear at a mandatory lien conference, and the Board found their excuses for non-appearance, including claims of not receiving notice, to be unsubstantiated and contrary to the record. The Board also clarified that the claimant misconstrued regulations regarding appearances at lien conferences and telephone settlement authority.

WCABPetition for ReconsiderationLien ConferenceDWC Rule 10240WCAB Rule 10562(d)Declaration of ReadinessCompromise and ReleaseDismiss LienNon-AppearanceGood Cause
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0
Case No. ADJ2006592 (SJO 0267090)
Regular
Jun 25, 2013

PEDRO SALVADOR vs. LION SUPERMARKET, COMPWEST INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration, rescinding the dismissal of its lien claim. The dismissal stemmed from a failure to pay the lien activation fee before a lien conference, compounded by the lien claimant filing two similar liens and failing to appear at the conference. The Board found the fee was paid, but confusion from the dual filings led to the error. The matter is returned to the trial level, with the WCJ to consider a dismissal notice for non-appearance and potential sanctions.

Lien activation feePetition for ReconsiderationOrder Dismissing Lien ClaimantLien conferenceDeclaration of ReadinessLabor Code section 4903.06Compromise and ReleaseEAMS recordLabor Code section 5813Sanctions
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Case No. ADJ6616107
Regular
May 16, 2013

LILIANA JARAMILLO vs. CALIFORNIA MARKETING INC, STATE FARM FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY

This case involves a Petition for Reconsideration by lien claimants whose liens were dismissed after failing to appear at a scheduled lien conference. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the petition, finding that the lien claimants' stated reasons of inadvertence or oversight were insufficient to excuse their non-appearance. Furthermore, the Board noted that a previous requirement for defendants to contact lien claimants by phone was superseded by new regulations requiring attendance at conferences. The Board also warned the lien claimant about potential sanctions for procedural violations and disingenuous claims.

Lien claimantsPetition for ReconsiderationOrders of DismissalFailure to appearLien conferenceNotices of Intent to DismissLien regulationsRegulation 10770.1(d)WCAB Rules of Practice and ProcedureSanctions
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Case No. ADJ1520418 (LBO 0392796)
Regular
Jul 25, 2017

GERBER NUNEZ vs. GLENWA, INC., STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to review an order dismissing a lien claim due to the lien claimant's non-appearance at a lien conference. The WCAB found that the lien claimant's representative was present and signed in, therefore the dismissal for non-appearance was erroneous. Due to defective service of the dismissal order, the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration was deemed timely. Consequently, the WCAB vacated the dismissal order and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings, upholding the lien claimant's right to due process.

WCABLien ConferenceReconsiderationLien DismissalNon-AppearanceDefective ServiceDue ProcessPetition for ReconsiderationTollingOrder Vacated
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Case No. ADJ6697121
Regular
May 13, 2013

GABRIELA GUZMAN vs. SIGUE CORPORATION, CRUM AND FORSTER

This case involves a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration after their lien was dismissed by a Workers' Compensation Judge for failure to pay a required lien activation fee and appear at a lien conference. The lien claimant claimed they lacked proper notice of the conference, but official records indicated notice was properly served. The Board found no good cause for the claimant's non-appearance or failure to respond to the subsequent dismissal order, concluding that a failure to calendar a properly noticed hearing does not constitute excusable neglect. Therefore, the petition for reconsideration was denied, affirming the dismissal of the lien.

Lien activation feePetition for reconsiderationWorkers' compensationLien claimantWCJOrder Dismissing Lien ClaimFailure to payProof of paymentLien conferenceExcusable neglect
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