Doreen Erhahon — SAU10439563

Med-Legal, LLC, a copy/medical-legal services provider, sought reconsideration or removal of a WCJ's February 10, 2021 Order consolidating 57 cases (affecting 42 lien claims) for discovery purposes and staying Med-Legal's collection efforts, after Kaiser alleged a pattern of fraudulent billing and that Med-Legal had obstructed discovery by dismissing or forfeiting individual bills. The WCAB held that the Consolidation Order is an interlocutory, procedural, non-final order that did not determine any substantive right or liability, so reconsideration was improper. The Board denied removal because Med-Legal showed no substantial prejudice or irreparable harm—it could still operate, file/amend liens, and use the non-IBR process—and because reconsideration remains available if a final order issues. The Board found no due process violation since Med-Legal received notice and filed an opposition that was considered. The Consolidation Order was affirmed and the Petition for Removal denied.