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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded a prior decision barring a lien claim from Arrowback Medical Group (AMG). The WCAB found that while AMG's delay in prosecuting its lien claim was not ideal, the defendant, County of San Bernardino, failed to prove prejudice. The stipulated awards in the underlying workers' compensation cases acknowledged AMG's lien and agreed to address it on the merits. Therefore, the case is returned for further proceedings and a new decision on the lien claim.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded a prior decision barring a lien claim from Arrowback Medical Group (AMG). The WCAB found that while AMG's delay in prosecuting its lien claim was not ideal, the defendant, County of San Bernardino, failed to prove prejudice. The stipulated awards in the underlying workers' compensation cases acknowledged AMG's lien and agreed to address it on the merits. Therefore, the case is returned for further proceedings and a new decision on the lien claim.
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