Jimenez, Julieta

In consolidated Labor Code section 139.21 special lien proceedings arising from the criminal conviction of suspended provider Dr. Ronald S. Grusd, the carriers obtained an order compelling the PMK deposition and document production of Centro Legal Internacional, Inc. (Centro), an alleged recruitment entity tied to Grusd's referral scheme. Lien claimants sought removal, arguing Centro was not referenced in Grusd's indictment, conviction, or suspension and that the order amounted to an improper fishing expedition beyond the scope of section 139.21. The WCJ failed to issue an opinion on decision and the record lacked the suspension order(s), criminal disposition documents, and any findings on the preliminary section 139.21 factual questions. The Appeals Board granted removal and rescinded the order, finding the record inadequate for meaningful review under Labor Code section 5313 and Hamilton, and returned the matter to the trial level for further development of the record.