What was disputed, and how it came out
Each issue the panel decided, with the reasoning it gave. An outcome is what this panel did on this record — not a rule, and not a prediction.
The lien claimant failed to utilize administrative remedies initially, but the parties later resolved the dispute by stipulation for payment, which the WCAB approved.
From the decision · page 1Lien Claimant, Citywide Scanning Service, Inc. petitioned for reconsideration of the Findings of Fact, Order, and Opinion on Decision issued by the workers' compensation administrative law judge (WCJ) in this matter on February 5, 2021. In that decision, the WCJ Ordered that the lien claimant take nothing further on their lien as it failed in its affirmative duty to utilize its administrative remedies and request a second bill review.
The facts that decided it
What the panel treated as outcome-determinative, and which side it favoured.
Lien claimant Citywide Scanning Service, Inc. failed to utilize its administrative remedies and request a second bill review as required.
Favours Defendant prevailed
This failure led to the WCJ's initial denial of the lien claim.
From the decision · page 1Lien Claimant, Citywide Scanning Service, Inc. petitioned for reconsideration of the Findings of Fact, Order, and Opinion on Decision issued by the workers' compensation administrative law judge (WCJ) in this matter on February 5, 2021. In that decision, the WCJ Ordered that the lien claimant take nothing further on their lien as it failed in its affirmative duty to utilize its administrative remedies and request a second bill review.