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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration regarding the dismissal of their liens. The lien claimant, former counsel for the applicant, argued their lien for attorney fees should not have been dismissed due to an alleged settlement agreement with the applicant's new counsel. However, the Board found no clear dispute or violation of the alleged agreement, as the lien claimant did not assert non-payment of their agreed-upon share. Consequently, the petition was dismissed for failure to demonstrate aggrievement.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration regarding the dismissal of their liens. The lien claimant, former counsel for the applicant, argued their lien for attorney fees should not have been dismissed due to an alleged settlement agreement with the applicant's new counsel. However, the Board found no clear dispute or violation of the alleged agreement, as the lien claimant did not assert non-payment of their agreed-upon share. Consequently, the petition was dismissed for failure to demonstrate aggrievement.
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