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This case involves a petition for reconsideration filed by lien claimant, Downey Orthopedic Medical Group, after their lien was dismissed. The administrative law judge dismissed the lien because the lien claimant's representative attended a lien trial but failed to present any evidence or engage with the court. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the petition, adopting the judge's reasoning that the lien claimant had an opportunity to present their case and failed to do so. The Board also admonished the representative for improper identification and unauthorized practice of law, threatening future sanctions.
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This case involves a petition for reconsideration filed by lien claimant, Downey Orthopedic Medical Group, after their lien was dismissed. The administrative law judge dismissed the lien because the lien claimant's representative attended a lien trial but failed to present any evidence or engage with the court. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the petition, adopting the judge's reasoning that the lien claimant had an opportunity to present their case and failed to do so. The Board also admonished the representative for improper identification and unauthorized practice of law, threatening future sanctions.
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