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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to a lien claimant after their lien was dismissed by the administrative law judge (ALJ). The dismissal occurred because the lien claimant's attorney of record did not receive notice of intention to dismiss and the subsequent dismissal order, violating due process. The WCAB found the petition for reconsideration to be timely because the 20-day period to file began from when the attorney actually learned of the dismissal. The matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
ELVIRA ESCOBEDO vs. WATERIA (YESONE CORPORATION), CHARTIS INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in San Francisco.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to a lien claimant after their lien was dismissed by the administrative law judge (ALJ). The dismissal occurred because the lien claimant's attorney of record did not receive notice of intention to dismiss and the subsequent dismissal order, violating due process. The WCAB found the petition for reconsideration to be timely because the 20-day period to file began from when the attorney actually learned of the dismissal. The matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
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