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A lien claimant sought removal of this workers' compensation case, challenging the legal standing of parties involved in the disbursement of attorney fees from a settlement. The Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) intends to address these standing issues at a future pre-trial conference. The Appeals Board found no basis for removal, as it is an extraordinary remedy not warranted by the circumstances, and dismissed the petition. The Board also denied a request to supplement the petition and admonished the lien claimant regarding page limitations.
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A lien claimant sought removal of this workers' compensation case, challenging the legal standing of parties involved in the disbursement of attorney fees from a settlement. The Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) intends to address these standing issues at a future pre-trial conference. The Appeals Board found no basis for removal, as it is an extraordinary remedy not warranted by the circumstances, and dismissed the petition. The Board also denied a request to supplement the petition and admonished the lien claimant regarding page limitations.
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