Livingston, David

Applicant's attorneys (Craig Glass and Glass Law Group) sought reconsideration of a WCJ's August 27, 2025 Order imposing $125 in sanctions under Labor Code section 5813 and WCAB Rule 10421 for allegedly delaying the case by failing to complete service of process on the Secretary of State and seek joinder of the UEBTF. The Board found that defendant's Second Amended Petition for Sanctions lacked a valid proof of service and, along with the NIT and resulting Order, was served at an incorrect (former) address rather than the official EAMS address of record. The Board held the NIT was void ab initio for lack of valid service, rendering the resulting Order void as well. Even if properly served, the Board found the Order could not be meaningfully reviewed because it rested on no evidentiary record, made vague references to undated 'assurances,' and conflated the roles of attorney Craig Glass and attorney Monica Fairwell without proper notice or opportunity to be heard. The Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the sanctions Order, and returned the matter to the district office to create a complete record.