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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a dismissal order for failure to prosecute, finding that the applicant's attorneys' petition lacked merit and potentially constituted bad-faith tactics. The Board is issuing a notice of intent to sanction applicant's attorneys, jointly and severally, for up to $1,500 for frivolous actions and tactics, specifically noting a pattern of similar filings. The Board also noted the applicant's attorneys consented to the dismissal at a hearing where the applicant did not appear, and the petition for reconsideration failed to address these critical points. Sanctions are intended to address violations of rules regarding frivolous filings and willful non-compliance.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a dismissal order for failure to prosecute, finding that the applicant's attorneys' petition lacked merit and potentially constituted bad-faith tactics. The Board is issuing a notice of intent to sanction applicant's attorneys, jointly and severally, for up to $1,500 for frivolous actions and tactics, specifically noting a pattern of similar filings. The Board also noted the applicant's attorneys consented to the dismissal at a hearing where the applicant did not appear, and the petition for reconsideration failed to address these critical points. Sanctions are intended to address violations of rules regarding frivolous filings and willful non-compliance.
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