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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the lien claimant's Petition for Reconsideration. The lien claimant failed to appear at a lien conference on August 23, 2011, which led to a Notice of Intent to Dismiss their lien. The Board adopted the WCJ's report, noting the lien claimant incorrectly stated the date of the conference and that such inattention contributed to the dismissal. The Board emphasized that lien claimants are parties after the case-in-chief is resolved and must appear unless excused by the WCJ.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the lien claimant's Petition for Reconsideration. The lien claimant failed to appear at a lien conference on August 23, 2011, which led to a Notice of Intent to Dismiss their lien. The Board adopted the WCJ's report, noting the lien claimant incorrectly stated the date of the conference and that such inattention contributed to the dismissal. The Board emphasized that lien claimants are parties after the case-in-chief is resolved and must appear unless excused by the WCJ.
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