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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded an order dismissing California Imaging's lien claim for failure to pay a lien activation fee. This decision was based on two grounds: a federal court injunction enjoining enforcement of the fee provisions and the lien claimant's argument that the fee was not due before a lien trial in 2013. The WCAB clarified that the lien activation fee was only required at a lien conference held after January 1, 2013, which had not occurred in this case. The matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
BALTAZAR MELENA CORTEZ vs. KIMCO, permissibly self-insured, administered by SEDGWICK is a workers' compensation case decided in Los Angeles. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Los Angeles.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded an order dismissing California Imaging's lien claim for failure to pay a lien activation fee. This decision was based on two grounds: a federal court injunction enjoining enforcement of the fee provisions and the lien claimant's argument that the fee was not due before a lien trial in 2013. The WCAB clarified that the lien activation fee was only required at a lien conference held after January 1, 2013, which had not occurred in this case. The matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
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