Katzin had sought reconsideration of an order by the workers' compensation judge (WCJ) that Katzin pay approximately $15,400 in medical-legal expenses incurred by applicant, Janee Guerra. She later filed and served on Katzin an amended application alleging that Katzin was the employer and that he did business as Professional Designers. Although the letter lists Katzin as a party being served with a copy of the letter, Katzin asserts in his verified petition for writ of review that the reports were not served on him. Katzin states his reason for not appearing at the trial was his mistaken belief that UEF would represent his interests. The WCJ concluded Katzin had adequate notice regarding the content of those reports, however, because one of the defense medical reports served on Katzin by UEF extensively reviewed applicant's medical evidence.

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