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This case concerns whether lien claimant Firstline Health, Inc.'s lien should be subject to a stay under Labor Code section 4615 due to alleged control by criminally charged providers. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration, finding the applicant's due process rights were violated. The WCAB rescinded the previous order and returned the case for further proceedings, specifically to allow Firstline an opportunity to rebut evidence of Dr. Uwaydah's de facto control. This decision emphasizes the need for fair hearing and timely notice before imposing a stay on a lien claimant's claim.
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This case concerns whether lien claimant Firstline Health, Inc.'s lien should be subject to a stay under Labor Code section 4615 due to alleged control by criminally charged providers. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration, finding the applicant's due process rights were violated. The WCAB rescinded the previous order and returned the case for further proceedings, specifically to allow Firstline an opportunity to rebut evidence of Dr. Uwaydah's de facto control. This decision emphasizes the need for fair hearing and timely notice before imposing a stay on a lien claimant's claim.
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