HIPOLITO GOMEZ vs. HIGHLAND PARK GUEST HOME, INC., NATIONAL LIABILITY AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

This case concerns lien claimants seeking reconsideration of disallowed liens for failure to appear at a lien trial due to a family emergency. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration, finding that the prior order disallowing the liens was issued hastily. The WCAB rescinded the disallowance order and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision. The Board agreed with the WCJ's recommendation that the lien claimants should be allowed to prosecute their claims based on their merit.