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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and rescinded a dismissal order for case ADJ9601031. The dismissal occurred at a mandatory settlement conference without proper notice as required by WCAB Rule 10780. This procedural error meant the WCAB lost jurisdiction to dismiss the claim without allowing parties to show good cause to the contrary. Therefore, the case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and rescinded a dismissal order for case ADJ9601031. The dismissal occurred at a mandatory settlement conference without proper notice as required by WCAB Rule 10780. This procedural error meant the WCAB lost jurisdiction to dismiss the claim without allowing parties to show good cause to the contrary. Therefore, the case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision.
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