Tracy Hall vs. Bixby Knolls Towers, American Casualty Co.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a prior award in favor of lien claimant Preferred Scan. The defendant contested the lien, arguing the claimant failed to prove the reasonableness, necessity, and contested nature of the services, and that settlement had been reached. The WCAB found the original decision lacked sufficient factual findings and legal analysis regarding contested claims, reasonableness of expenses, timely objections, duplicative subpoenas, and the alleged settlement. Therefore, the WCAB rescinded the award and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings and findings on these issues.