ILSI LOPEZ vs. CAMELLIA GARDENS CARE CENTER, CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE COMPANIES

This case involves a lien claimant's petition for removal challenging a WCJ's order to appear and discuss sanctions, alleging premature adjudication of merits. The claimant argued the WCJ improperly ordered witness appearances and mentioned sanctions prejudicially. However, the lien claimant and defendant later entered into a stipulated settlement of the lien, which was approved by the WCJ. Consequently, the Appeals Board dismissed the petition for removal as moot due to the subsequent settlement.