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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded an order that dismissed a lien claim for non-appearance at a lien conference. The Board found that the lien claimant, Laura E. La Fever, was not properly notified of the conference, thus violating her due process rights. Since there was no proof of service for the notice of hearing or the notice to dismiss, the WCAB determined that good cause was shown for La Fever's absence. The matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
MARTHA RUIZ vs. HAMPTON INN, Permissibly Self-Insured, Administered by GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, INC. is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in .
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded an order that dismissed a lien claim for non-appearance at a lien conference. The Board found that the lien claimant, Laura E. La Fever, was not properly notified of the conference, thus violating her due process rights. Since there was no proof of service for the notice of hearing or the notice to dismiss, the WCAB determined that good cause was shown for La Fever's absence. The matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
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