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This case concerns a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration after their lien was dismissed for failure to file a verified objection to dismissal. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the petition, rescinded the dismissal order, and returned the matter for a ruling on the merits of the objection. The WCAB clarified that the rule regarding notice of attorney representation did not apply to the specific facts presented regarding the lien claimant's representation. The case is now back for the WCJ to determine the validity of the lien.
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This case concerns a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration after their lien was dismissed for failure to file a verified objection to dismissal. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the petition, rescinded the dismissal order, and returned the matter for a ruling on the merits of the objection. The WCAB clarified that the rule regarding notice of attorney representation did not apply to the specific facts presented regarding the lien claimant's representation. The case is now back for the WCJ to determine the validity of the lien.
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