Brenda Ledesma vs. American Home Assurance, administered by Sedgwick CMS, on behalf of Verizon Communications

The Appeals Board granted the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration, rescinding the WCJ's order for sanctions. The Board found that the lien claimant, the Employment Development Department (EDD), was not given adequate notice or an opportunity to be heard before sanctions were imposed. Furthermore, there are significant procedural issues regarding the service of the initial order compelling the production of records. The case is remanded for further proceedings to properly develop the record and provide due process.