GABINO ESTRELLA vs. COVERT IRON WORKS, CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY, Administered by Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies

This case involves lien claimants seeking reconsideration of an order disallowing their liens. The Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) found the lien claimants failed to meet statutory requirements for payment and did not demonstrate the necessity of services for the industrial injury. The settlement agreements presented by the lien claimants were not enforceable against defendant Cypress Insurance Company as they explicitly named other entities for payment and did not show privity with Cypress. Therefore, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the petition for reconsideration, upholding the WCJ's decision.