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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed a petition for reconsideration from an order joining a substantial shareholder due to the order not being a final determination. However, the WCAB granted a petition for removal, treating the filing as such, because the shareholder was allegedly denied due process by not being properly served and given an opportunity to respond. The WCAB rescinded the joinder order, returning the matter to the trial level to allow the shareholder to present their case. This decision ensures due process by permitting the shareholder to respond to the joinder petition and present evidence.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed a petition for reconsideration from an order joining a substantial shareholder due to the order not being a final determination. However, the WCAB granted a petition for removal, treating the filing as such, because the shareholder was allegedly denied due process by not being properly served and given an opportunity to respond. The WCAB rescinded the joinder order, returning the matter to the trial level to allow the shareholder to present their case. This decision ensures due process by permitting the shareholder to respond to the joinder petition and present evidence.
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