Kaiser Foundation Hospitals V. Workmen's Compensation Appeals Board

In this case we consider the question whether the Workmen's Compensation Appeals Board has authority to reduce the size of an otherwise proper medical or hospital services lien (see Lab. Code, § 4903, subd. (b)), upon an injured employee's compensation recovery, on the ground that such reduction would be "fair and equitable" in light of a compromise and release of the employee's compensation claims with the employer and his insurer.