HORTENCIA BRAVO vs. MATRIX PERSONNEL, INC., STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration of a stipulation settling a lien claim. The defendant argued the stipulation should be set aside due to evidence suggesting the lien claimant was dissolved and the tax identification number belonged to a different entity, Pinnacle Lien Services. However, the WCAB found the petition premature as no evidentiary hearing was held to determine "good cause" for setting aside the stipulation. The case was returned to the WCJ to treat the petition as one to set aside and hold a hearing allowing all parties to present evidence.