Martinez, Jose

Lien claimant Citywide Scanning Service, Inc. provided copy/subpoena services in applicant Jose Martinez's case, with some services performed before the application for adjudication was filed. The WCJ found lien claimant was not entitled to penalties or interest, took nothing on its lien, found bad-faith conduct for asserting a lien for pre-application services, and issued a notice of intent to impose $2,500 in sanctions plus costs and fees. Lien claimant sought reconsideration. The Appeals Board rescinded the F&O and returned the matter to the trial level for further development of the record, finding the reasons for denying penalties/interest unclear (defendant paid invoices years late with no explanation) and the bad-faith finding in need of clarification. The Board denied the petition as to the notice of intent, treating it as a petition for removal because a notice of intent is not a final order.