Home/Case Law/ALBA CORTEZ vs. FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES, INC., COMPWEST INSURANCE CO.
Regular DecisionReconsideration

ALBA CORTEZ vs. FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES, INC., COMPWEST INSURANCE CO.

Filed: Jun 14, 2013
Marina Del Rey
ADJ3871531 (MON 0360998)

CompFox AI Summary

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed the dismissal of a lien claim filed by Wilshire Union Chiro Medical Group. The lien was dismissed because the claimant's representative failed to appear at a scheduled lien conference. While the claimant argued the absence was due to a representative's medical emergency, the Board found insufficient explanation for not sending another representative or notifying the court. Consequently, the Board imposed a $200 joint and several sanction on the lien claimant and its representative, Raul Mejia, for their failure to prosecute the lien and frivolous conduct.

Full Decision Text1 Pages

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed the dismissal of a lien claim filed by Wilshire Union Chiro Medical Group. The lien was dismissed because the claimant's representative failed to appear at a scheduled lien conference. While the claimant argued the absence was due to a representative's medical emergency, the Board found insufficient explanation for not sending another representative or notifying the court. Consequently, the Board imposed a $200 joint and several sanction on the lien claimant and its representative, Raul Mejia, for their failure to prosecute the lien and frivolous conduct.

Read the full decision

Join + legal professionals. Create a free account to access the complete text of this decision and search our entire database.

Ready to streamline your practice?

Apply these legal strategies instantly. CompFox helps you find decisions, analyze reports, and draft pleadings in minutes.