JANICE SIMMONS vs. SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES, USA, INC., SEDGWICK CMS

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration of an order dismissing its lien claim for non-appearance. The dismissal was based on the lien claimant's failure to appear at a lien conference and file an objection. However, the lien claimant argued it was never properly served with the dismissal order. The Board found insufficient proof of service in the record and therefore rescinded the dismissal order. The case is returned to the trial level for the judge to determine if the lien claimant has shown good cause for its non-appearance.