Paige, Brigitte

Cost petitioner San Diego Imaging, Inc., dba California Imaging Solutions, provided copy/medical-legal services at the request of applicant's attorney in connection with applicant Brigitte Paige's industrial injury claim against the County of Riverside. The WCJ issued a self-destruct Order Allowing Costs awarding $5,773.43, but later found defendant's objection timely and ruled cost petitioner take nothing, partly relying on Labor Code section 5307.9. On reconsideration, the Board determined the self-destruct order was effective because no objection was filed (received by the WCAB) within 20 days of service, meaning the Order self-destructed deadline passed and the Order became enforceable on April 2, 2019. The Board also held that section 5307.9 does not require a prior demand for records before issuing a subpoena duces tecum. The Board rescinded the F&O, found defendant liable for payment under the April 2, 2019 Order, deferred the issue of costs and sanctions, and remanded for further proceedings.