Sigfredo Molina vs. Jeans of America, Everest National Insurance

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration, upholding the Administrative Law Judge's Supplemental Findings and Orders. The Board found no error in the Judge proceeding with the hearing and issuing an award despite the defendant's repeated failure to appear at trial, finding no good cause was shown for their absence. The defendant's arguments regarding lack of due process and procedural errors were rejected as the Judge followed proper procedures by providing notice and opportunity to object after the defendant's non-appearance.