VICTOR GARCIA vs. A-1 ENTERPRISES; SEABRIGHT INSURANCE COMPANY

Victor Garcia v. A-1 Enterprises and Seabright Insurance Company is a case in which lien claimants sought reconsideration of a decision by a workers' compensation administrative law judge (WCJ) that found that lien claimants shall take nothing for their liens. The WCJ also sanctioned lien claimants in various amounts. The WCJ's decision was rescinded and the matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision by the WCJ.

A-1 ENTERPRISES; SEABRIGHT INSURANCE COMPANY VICTOR GARCIA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDSTATE OF CALIFORNIAVICTOR GARCIA, Applicant,vs.A-1 ENTERPRISES; SEABRIGHT INSURANCE COMPANY, Defendants.Case No. ADJ6578703(Los Angeles District Office)OPINION AND ORDER GRANTING RECONSIDERATION ANDDECISION AFTER RECONSIDERATION            Lien claimants Sein Chiropractic Corporation, West Coast Interpreters, Safety Works Medical, South Coast Medical Supply, Comprehensive Outpatient Surgery Center, Technical Surgery Support, California Urgent Care Centers, Precision Interpreting, ZA Management, ABCDE Transportation, and Reliable Medical Supply seek reconsideration of the July 2, 2012 Findings and Orders wherein the workers compensation administrative law judge (WCJ) found that lien claimants shall take nothing for their liens. The WCJ also sanctioned lien claimants in various amounts.            Lien claimants Sein Chiropractic Corporation, West Coast Interpreters, Safety Works Medical, and South Coast Medical Supply, represented by Pinnacle Lien Services, contend that the WCJ erred in his decision, arguing that Sein Chiropractic Corporation, West Coast Interpreters and Safety Works Medical have all entered into settlement agreements with defendant. Lien claimant South Coast Medical Supply argues that it was not a party of record at the time of the settlement conference, and, accordingly, did not have an opportunity to present evidence.            Lien claimants Comprehensive Outpatient Surgery Center, Technical Surgery Support, California Urgent Care Centers, Precision Interpreting, ZA Management, ABCDE Transportation, and Reliable Medical Supply contend that the WCJ erred in dismissing their liens, arguing that they were not aware of the February 28, 2012 hearing and, accordingly, did not have adequate opportunity to present evidence. Lien claimants also contend that the WCJ erred in sanctioning them because their actions were not taken , in bad faith.            We ha

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