Darby, Clayton

Lien claimant The Dental Trauma Center provided dental treatment to applicant Clayton Darby and disputed the WCJ's February 9, 2023 Findings and Order, which found the treatment reasonable and necessary but referred the determination of charges to a court-appointed Independent Bill Reviewer, Sue Choi of QMBR Consulting Inc. The lien claimant petitioned for reconsideration, arguing that Choi was a 'defense bill reviewer' with a conflict of interest who would cause irreparable harm. After granting reconsideration, the Board directed the parties to a commissioners' settlement conference, where they reached a stipulation to resolve the lien for $15,250.00 with penalties and interest waived. The Board approved the stipulation and rescinded the WCJ's prior Findings and Order, commending the parties for resolving the matter without further litigation.