MYRA RYAN vs. CARLSON MESSER & TURNER, LLP, LUMBERMENS MUTUAL, in liquidation, administered by TRISTAR on behalf of CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION

This case concerns a petition for reconsideration or removal filed by lien claimant David Silver, M.D. and his representative, Dan Escamilla. The Appeals Board denied the petition, finding the WCJ's prior decisions on injury AOE/COE and costs/sanctions were final. The Board also admonished the petitioners for bad faith actions, citing their legally unsupportable and frivolous arguments regarding the medical fee schedule. This conduct constitutes a pattern, and further similar actions may result in sanctions.