DALE HAGAR vs. COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, Permissibly Self-Insured

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration of a sanctions order and granted removal on its own motion. The WCAB rescinded the sanctions order and a prior order dismissing the lien claimant's lien, finding a lack of due process due to improper notice to the lien claimant. The WCAB denied defendant's petition for sanctions, determining the lien claimant did not act unreasonably, and returned the matter for further proceedings.